FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

British Airways A350‑1000 sheds main landing‑gear wheel on Las Vegas takeoff; completes flight to London

On 26 January British Airways flight BA274, an Airbus A350‑1000 departing Las Vegas for London Heathrow, lost a right‑rear main landing‑gear wheel shortly after takeoff — the separation was captured on airport video. The aircraft continued and completed the 5,200‑mile flight to London; BA is assisting an investigation.

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ch-aviation

DHL Aviation SSA bases two Boeing 737-400(SF) freighters in Lagos, sourced from Air Ghana

By ch-aviation: DHL Aviation SSA (Sub-Saharan Africa) has announced it has based two dedicated B737-400(SF) freighters, sourced from Air Ghana (GO, Accra) and operated under...

2026-01-28T04:50:13.277007-08:00
Reuters

Textron Q4 Strengthened by Aftermarket Demand and Deliveries, but 2026 Profit Forecast Misses Estimates

By Reuters: Textron posted a rise in fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, as its mainstay aviation segment benefited from strong demand for aftermarket services and higher aircraft deliveries.

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2026-01-28T05:19:51.464368-08:00
Sky News

Regulator says easyJet's '£5.99 cabin bag' claim is misleading after Which? finds average charge ~£30

By Sky News: The lowest price identified to take a large cabin bag on an easyJet flight was £23.49 and the average was £30, an investigation by consumer group Which? found across 520 flights.

2026-01-28T00:33:46.679160-08:00
Runway GirlBecca Alkema

FAA Deploys Surface Awareness Initiative Technology at Falcon Field — One of First U.S. Airports to Receive System

By Runway Girl: Falcon Field is among the first airports in the nation to receive advanced airfield technology as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI), a nationwide effort to strengthen runway safety.

2026-01-28T04:38:22.360226-08:00