Aviation News: 2026-11-01
Curated industry headlines published on 2026-11-01.
- Simple Flying · 11:00 UTC
How Many Miles Does It Take To Fly Business Class With United MileagePlus In 2026?
United says Polaris Saver awards start at 80,000 miles, or 68,000 for cardholders with status. Neither is a fixed price.
- Simple Flying · 10:15 UTC
Why Delta Air Lines Doesn’t Want Blended Winglets On Most Aircraft Anymore
The carrier appears to be following a similar practice to that of Southwest Airlines and others
- Simple Flying · 08:06 UTC
United Boeing 757 Declares Mayday As Fuel Runs Low After Aborted Landing At San Francisco
An unstable approach forced the 757 into a go-around with low fuel remaining.
- Simple Flying · 08:00 UTC
How Much Do Helicopter Pilots Earn Compared To Airline Pilots In 2026?
Helicopter pilots fall into the BLS commercial pilot category, with a median of $123,220 compared with $232,140 for airline pilots.
- Simple Flying · 04:00 UTC
Fleet Strategy: How Delta Air Lines Became The Only US Carrier Operating Airbus' Newest Widebodies
Delta's Airbus strategy sets it apart from US rivals, with A330neos, A350s and 2027 A350-1000 deliveries transforming its long-haul fleet.
- Simple Flying · 02:00 UTC
General Electric Built The GE9X So Powerful That It Set A World Record For Jet Engine Thrust
The GE9X has broken the thrust world record, but we may never actually see this power in everyday use.
- Simple Flying · 01:45 UTC
The World’s Largest Air Forces By Number Of Pilots
Which air force has the deepest roster?
- Simple Flying · 01:29 UTC
Alaska Air Group To Lay Off 200 Roles By Year’s End, Cites Soaring Fuel Prices
Executives cite disproportionate overhead and geopolitical fuel shocks as they realign post merger operations and roles.
- Simple Flying · 01:00 UTC
5 US Airports With The Longest Security Lines In 2026
Which airports across the US have the longest lines to pass through security?
- Simple Flying · 00:00 UTC
We Tracked The World's First Boeing 747-8 Freighter For A Week: Here's Where It Went
The aircraft is operated by Cargolux.