Aviation News: 2026-11-05
Curated industry headlines published on 2026-11-05.
- Simple Flying · 23:30 UTC
Southwest Airlines Named Least Punctual Carrier Among 10 Airlines In North America
The carrier's punctuality has deteriorated amid sweeping changes, leaving it far behind market-leader Delta and other North American carriers.
- Simple Flying · 23:00 UTC
How Much Does A Boeing 787-9 Engine Cost?
Each engine can run into millions of dollars.
- AeroTime Hub · 21:03 UTC
FAA moves to streamline space licensing as it preps for 1,000 launches a year
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed changes to its commercial space licensing rules as it prepares… The post FAA moves to streamline space licensing as it preps f...
- AeroTime Hub · 20:19 UTC
US seeks to keep Chinese-registered Gulfstream G550 seized after trip to Iran
The US Justice Department has asked a federal judge in California to allow the government to keep a… The post US seeks to keep Chinese-registered Gulfstream G550 seized after trip to I...
- AeroTime Hub · 19:20 UTC
Investigators find pieces of Learjet’s elevator miles from Florida crash site
Investigators have found three pieces of a Learjet 60’s left elevator between 1.3 and 3.8 miles from the… The post Investigators find pieces of Learjet’s elevator miles from Florida cr...
- AeroTime Hub · 15:41 UTC
Delta Air Lines partner Wheels Up orders six new Embraer Phenom 300Es
Delta Air Lines’ private jet partner Wheels Up has ordered six new Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft with deliveries… The post Delta Air Lines partner Wheels Up orders six new Embraer...
- AeroTime Hub · 14:29 UTC
Bombardier raises 2026 cash flow forecast above $1.3B as services hit record
Bombardier reported on November 5, 2026, that it raised its 2026 free cash flow forecast to more than… The post Bombardier raises 2026 cash flow forecast above $1.3B as services hit re...
- AeroTime Hub · 14:16 UTC
Will NASA’s newest X-plane bring science fiction to life?
NASA has unveiled details behind its latest X-plane vision, promising a new platform that will advance flight control… The post Will NASA’s newest X-plane bring science fiction to life...
- AeroTime Hub · 12:06 UTC
Emirates stays profitable despite 68% drop amid high fuel prices
Emirates posted a $1 billion profit in its latest financial results despite a 68% drop amid high fuel… The post Emirates stays profitable despite 68% drop amid high fuel prices appeare...
- Simple Flying · 10:35 UTC
The Key Differences Between Economy, Premium Economy, Business & First Class
Walk the aisle with a seat designer to decode the real differences between economy, premium, business, and first class. Is the upgrade worth it?
- FlightGlobal · 10:27 UTC
Fatal skydive crash pilot failed to pull Caravan out of intentional steep descent
Aircraft initially followed post-jump profile of previous flights before exceeding maximum speed limit. US investigators believe a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan pilot intentionally put the aircr...
- Simple Flying · 09:01 UTC
Why United Airlines' Unusual Boeing 767-400ER Seats With 43 Inches Of Pitch Aren't For Passengers
Four seats offer an extra foot of legroom, leg rests, and a privacy curtain, but they primarily serve flight attendants, not passengers.
- Simple Flying · 08:53 UTC
KLM Forced Into 'Painful' €1B Financial Overhaul
The Dutch flag carrier will cut its staff by around 15% as it looks to improve its earnings.
- AeroTime Hub · 08:50 UTC
AutoFlight stages world’s first formation flight with 5 unmanned eVTOLs: video
China’s AutoFlight has staged the world’s first formation flight involving five autonomous electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL)… The post AutoFlight stages world’s...
- FlightGlobal · 08:50 UTC
KLM to cut jobs and revamp European fleet as part of fresh restructuring
New round of measures includes outsourcing and reorganising roles as Dutch carrier says further savings required. Dutch carrier KLM is implementing a fresh round of measures aimed at improvi...
- FlightGlobal · 08:02 UTC
PLD Space tests flight-termination system for Miura 5 debut launch next year
Three initial test and flight vehicles being built in parallel by Spanish manufacturer. Spanish aeronautical firm PLD Space is progressing towards the launch of its Miura 5 vehicle next year...
- FlightGlobal · 07:58 UTC
Vaeridion wins near-€125m funding boost
Equity raise on top of European grant will enable construction of first Microliner prototype and final assembly line. Munich-based developer Vaeridion has secured almost €125 million ($140 m...
- Simple Flying · 07:32 UTC
The Same TSA Scanner That Lets Laptops Stay In Your Bag Is Quietly Ruining Other Gear
This is why some passengers need to pay extra attention next time they pass through TSA.
- FlightGlobal · 07:07 UTC
Middle East disruption slashes Emirates’ interim profit by two-thirds
Dubai-based carrier yet to restore full pre-crisis operation but tempers impact of fuel-price spike. Emirates Airline recorded a two-thirds slump in pre-tax and net profit for the first half...
- Simple Flying · 07:02 UTC
Delta Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Over 1 Million Flyers Paid For 'Window Seats' With No Window
Passengers say they paid $70 extra for a view that turned out to be a wall.
- FlightGlobal · 06:58 UTC
Pakistan tests indigenously developed air-to-air missile
New weapon supports Islamabad’s efforts for self-sufficiency in defence equipment. Pakistan has tested a new air-to-air missile with a launch from a Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-...
- Simple Flying · 06:00 UTC
Why Boeing 787-9 Operators Are Moving From 2-2-2 To 1-2-1 Business Class
Big changes are underway across the global fleet of 787-9s, where business class is becoming more about individual space than ever before.
- FlightGlobal · 05:34 UTC
Indonesia conducts flight operations from former Garibaldi carrier
The 1980s-era carrier has yet to gain a clear military role. Indonesia’s navy has started helicopter flights to and from the KRI Sriwijaya-100 aircraft carrier, which was recently transferre...
- Simple Flying · 04:15 UTC
How Emirates Safeguards Its Longest Airbus A380 Route With A Little-Known Fallback
The Dubai-based carrier is the world's largest operator of the Airbus A380.
- Simple Flying · 02:00 UTC
Qantas Is Retiring Its Airbus A380s 4 Years Early Because It Trusts Its A350-1000 & Boeing 787 Deliveries
Qantas is making difficult decisions about its superjumbos
- FlightGlobal · 01:58 UTC
Inside Korean Air’s defence ambitions
In a recent visit to South Korea, FlightGlobal spent time with the aerospace unit of Korean Air, a major player in the country’s uncrewed aircraft space, and the winner of several key...
- FlightGlobal · 01:08 UTC
Redwire secures $20 million US defence contract for VLEO spacecraft testing
The award will support a preliminary flight test to gather data ahead of a larger flight demonstration designed to test technology for sustained spacecraft operations at very low altitudes....
- AeroTime Hub · 00:43 UTC
Retired jet engines finding second life powering AI data centers
An old jet engine removed from a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 can be worth more as a… The post Retired jet engines finding second life powering AI data centers appeared first on AeroTime.
- FlightGlobal · 00:14 UTC
Joby maintains push for pre-certification air taxi flights, despite high FAA bar
FAA has said type certifications might actually come easier than approvals for pre-certification commercial flights. Joby Aviation still aims to operate pre-certification, revenue-generating...
- Simple Flying · 00:00 UTC
Why 17 Regional Gates Matter So Much To The Airline Carrying Over 60% Of Miami's Passengers
Miami International Airport is one of the country's primary international gateways.