Aviation TodayJohn Persinos

Climate change is altering turbulence patterns as cockpits scramble to adapt

Climate-driven shifts are increasing the frequency and severity of turbulence, challenging assumptions embedded in aircraft design and cockpit procedures. Avionics, weather sensing and pilot training are struggling to keep pace, forcing operators and regulators to reassess safety margins, routing and equipment requirements.

2026-04-02T09:38:58.975981-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Senior U.S. Aviation Engineer Stopped at DFW Trying to Fly to China With Proprietary Documents Worth >$100,000

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A senior engineer at a major U.S. aviation company was stopped by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, where it was discovered he was trying to take documents containing proprietary and confidential information belonging to his employer to China.

2026-04-02T08:30:39.497169-07:00
Aviation WeekMolly McMillin

Pilatus Acquires German Sales & Service Partner Air Alliance to Strengthen After‑sales in Germany

By Aviation Week: Pilatus Aircraft has acquired Air Alliance, a Germany-based authorized Pilatus Sales and Service Center since 2014.

2026-04-01T11:56:21.216236-07:00
BloombergAlexey Anishchuk, Sonja Wind

Lufthansa Prepares Crisis Plans That Include Grounding Jets

By Bloomberg: Deutsche Lufthansa AG is readying plans to ground planes in case demand drops because of the war in the Middle East.

2026-04-02T06:57:50.081704-07:00