ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

Air New Zealand expects its grounded Boeing 787-9 fleet to re-enter service by late June 2026, followed by a broader return of its Airbus aircraft by 2027. The carrier is mapping a multi-year recovery sequence to rebuild capacity and normalize operations across its widebody network.

2026-05-25T19:16:42.356569-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

United Airlines Pilot Threatens to Call the FBI After Passengers Notice Antisemitic Wi-Fi Hotspot On Flight

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A United Airlines pilot threatened to call the FBI and have passengers’ phones searched after people noticed an antisemitic Wi-Fi hotspot name during a recent flight, prompting a potential security threat against the aircraft.

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2026-05-25T09:26:10.914778-07:00
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ch-aviationLuciano Braganca

US's Jet Linx to open Van Nuys base by YE26

By ch-aviation: Jet Linx Aviation (JL, Omaha Eppley) has signed an agreement to open a new base at Van Nuys by the end of 2026. The facility will include a private terminal for aircraft owners and jet card clients, positioned as an alternative to traditional fixed-base operations (FBOs).

2026-05-25T12:57:26.043699-07:00