The Air CurrentWill Guisbond

Coast Guard aviation leaders warn FAA D.C. airspace revisions could raise helicopter midair risk after January 2025 collision

U.S. Coast Guard aviation leadership sharply criticized Federal Aviation Administration changes to congested Washington, D.C., airspace following a January 2025 midair collision, arguing the revisions may increase the risk of a serious accident involving helicopters.

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

American Airlines expands narrowbody retrofit program with more premium seats

By Air Data News: Airbus A319 and A320 fleets are receiving cabin upgrades as carriers seek to maximize American Airlines has taken another step in its fleet retrofit program that will add more premium seats to the Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, and also includes updating cabin interiors and onboard amenities.

2026-06-23T09:56:07.045325-07:00
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