Aviation News: 2026-11-07
Curated industry headlines published on 2026-11-07.
- Simple Flying · 10:15 UTC
Inside The B-2 Spirit Bomber’s Secret Crew Rest Areas
A closer look at why the B-2's rest areas are functional, not comfortable and the tales of a 'mini-fridge' are overblown.
- FlightGlobal · 09:23 UTC
Blue Origin unveils heavy-lift capability for New Glenn with third stage
Launch vehicle will be able to support longer lunar operations and deliver satellites to geostationary orbit. US rocketry firm Blue Origin is moving into heavy-lift capability with the intro...
- Simple Flying · 09:00 UTC
10 US Airport Projects Replacing Regional Gates With Mainline Jet Capacity
Former regional hubs are expanding gates and demolishing commuter concourses to welcome A320 and 737 mainline operations.
- Simple Flying · 06:15 UTC
NTSB: Missed Inspections Let Storm-Damaged Southwest 737 MAX Fly 44 Times Before Dutch Roll Accident
Hidden structural damage from violent winds lingered unnoticed for nine days.
- Simple Flying · 06:00 UTC
Qantas Is Training 360+ Pilots & 1,200 Cabin Crew For Just 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs
Qantas is training 360 pilots and 1,200 cabin crew for 12 aircraft. The 22-hour flights explain the ratio.
- Simple Flying · 05:00 UTC
6 Airlines Offering Premium Economy On Flights Shorter Than 6 Hours
Premium economy isn't always as expensive as you might think and can be accessed cost-effectively on shorter routes.
- Simple Flying · 02:45 UTC
Insanely Modern: Inside The Boeing 777X's Secret Upper Deck
The jet offers some true modern comforts for its crew.
- Simple Flying · 02:00 UTC
How Much Cheaper Is A Turboprop To Own Than A Light Jet In 2026?
Turboprops are on the rise in the private aviation market, but can they really compete with the latest light jets?
- Simple Flying · 01:32 UTC
The Airline That Invented Premium Economy Just Built A 42-Inch Seat Nobody Else Can
When looking at premium economy offerings, there is only one airline where you can find a 42-inch seat.
- FlightGlobal · 01:12 UTC
President Trump promises USA will host ‘biggest’ air show within two years
The event is to be recurring and held at NASA’s Shuttle Landing Facility near Cape Canaveral in Florida. The United States within two years will host near Cape Canaveral what President...
- Simple Flying · 01:00 UTC
Why The Boeing 747-400 Was A Turning Point For Two-Pilot Cockpits
The Boeing 747-400 revolutionized jumbo-jet cockpits, replacing the flight engineer with advanced automation and a two-pilot flight deck.
- Simple Flying · 00:00 UTC
5 Qantas Boeing 787-9 Routes Longer Than 8,000 Miles
Examining the ultra-long-haul portfolio of Australia's flag carrier in 2026.