Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

American Airlines expands narrowbody retrofit for Airbus A319/A320 with additional premium seating and cabin refresh

American Airlines is adding to its narrowbody retrofit program, targeting Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. The work will increase premium seat capacity and includes broader cabin interior and onboard amenity updates as part of the airline’s ongoing fleet retrofit effort.

2026-06-23T09:56:07.045325-07:00
The Air CurrentWill Guisbond

Helicopter collision risk higher after D.C. airspace changes, Coast Guard leaders say

By The Air Current: Coast Guard aviation leadership sharply criticized the Federal Aviation Administration’s changes to Washington, D.C.’s congested airspace following a January 2025 midair collision, saying the revisions may increase the risk of a serious accident between helicopters.

2026-06-23T10:40:09.473915-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

EASA orders inspections of 16 Airbus A380s after wing cracks discovered

By Air Data News: Most affected aircraft are operated by Emirates, with five requiring checks before their European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 16 Airbus A380 aircraft after cracks were found in structural components inside the wing.

2026-06-23T05:32:31.997938-07:00
AeroTimeJean Carmela Lim

Korean Air, Delta expand Seamless Baggage Transfer to Seattle and Los Angeles

By AeroTime: Korean Air announced that it has expanded its Seamless Baggage Transfer service with Delta Air Lines to two more US gateways, allowing passengers connecting through Incheon International Airport (ICN) to skip the baggage recheck process and save up to 20 minutes.

2026-06-23T07:25:43.575087-07:00