Aviation News: 2026-11-08
Curated industry headlines published on 2026-11-08.
- Simple Flying · 23:27 UTC
American Airlines Backs Out Of $650 Promise To Bumped Passenger, Citing Smaller Plane
The even comes weeks after American officially ends involuntarily bumping passengers off flights.
- FlightGlobal · 19:02 UTC
Israir approached again over potential acquisition of Arkia
Renewed proposition emerges to forge tie-up between Israeli leisure carriers. Israeli leisure operator Israir Group has been approached over the possibility of acquiring fellow Israeli carri...
- AeroTime Hub · 14:34 UTC
Iraq axes Mosul Airport leases over alleged armed group links
Iraq is seeking to replace three commercial operators at Mosul International Airport with international companies after Prime Minister… The post Iraq axes Mosul Airport leases over all...
- AeroTime Hub · 14:21 UTC
CFM wins engine deal for 101 China Eastern A320neo family jets
China Eastern Airlines has confirmed CFM International as the engine supplier for its latest Airbus narrowbody order, selecting… The post CFM wins engine deal for 101 China Eastern A32...
- AeroTime Hub · 14:14 UTC
Israel’s Israir eyes acquisition of rival Arkia
Israir is considering acquiring Israeli rival Arkia, a move that could create a larger airline group with five… The post Israel’s Israir eyes acquisition of rival Arkia appeared first...
- AeroTime Hub · 13:38 UTC
Air France A350 departure deviation brings it close to American A321 at LAX
An Air France Airbus A350-900 and an American Airlines Airbus A321-200 were involved in a near-mid-air collision shortly… The post Air France A350 departure deviation brings it close t...
- Simple Flying · 10:15 UTC
The 5.5-Degree Rule That Now Governs Every 737 MAX Takeoff After Boeing's MCAS Rewrite
The rule has become a major safeguard for the 737 MAX.
- Simple Flying · 09:00 UTC
Airline Legroom Ranked: The US Carriers With The Most Economy Seat Pitch
Which airline has the best economy class seat pitch in the US, and why do cabins feel more cramped than ever?
- Simple Flying · 07:54 UTC
United 737 Jet Blast Reportedly Flips Cessna At John Wayne Airport, But Officials Blame Wind
A crane was needed to right the Cessna 172, which flipped onto its roof with two people aboard.
- Simple Flying · 07:35 UTC
Air France A350 Nearly Collides Midair With American A321 After Wrong Turn At LAX
A midnight LAX departure turned tense when an A350's unauthorized left turn intersected an A321's climb path.
- Simple Flying · 06:00 UTC
The Evolution Of Airplane Window Design
Why are airplane windows oval, and why do airlines want to replace them with screens? A cabin designer explores the secret engineering of your view
- Simple Flying · 05:00 UTC
A Flight Attendant's Hidden Secrets To Braving Long-Haul Flights
Staying hydrated is the major factor on any long flight.
- Simple Flying · 02:45 UTC
The Airline That Introduced Premium Economy To The World
EVA Air debuted Premium Economy back in the 1990s.
- Simple Flying · 01:00 UTC
Why Air Canada Is Replacing Some Boeing 787 Flights With Airbus A321XLRs
The airline is optimizing its network and growing all-around, with both types becoming integral to its plans.
- Simple Flying · 00:00 UTC
Where To Spot The Airbus A380 In 2026: The 10 Airports With The Most Superjumbo Flights
The Superjumbo is still a regular feature at several airports across the world.