Flying MagazineJack Daleo

X-59 Returns Early on Second Flight as Supersonic Tests Target Mach 1.4

NASA and Lockheed’s X‑59 returned to base prematurely on its second flight, interrupting the program’s initial supersonic test phase. The demonstrator's campaign aims to reach about Mach 1.4 (≈925 mph) to validate its low‑boom sonic signature for potential overland operations.

2026-03-20T14:04:13.531590-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

JetBlue Pilots Sue to Force Arbitration Over 'Blue Sky' Partnership with United, Citing Job Security Concerns

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Pilots at New York-based airline JetBlue are suing the carrier in an attempt to force it into full and binding arbitration over a dispute arising from a major partnership with United Airlines, dubbed ‘Blue Sky.’ First announced in May 2025, Blue Sky is a close collaboration agreement between JetBlue and United, which includes introducing reciprocal….

2026-03-20T11:54:17.717891-07:00
View from the WingGary Leff

Air India’s 14‑hour ‘flight to nowhere’: leased ex‑Delta 777 lacked required emergency oxygen for the route

By View from the Wing: Air India sent passengers on a flight to nowhere after dispatching a leased ex-Delta Boeing 777 that did not have enough emergency oxygen for the route it was flying.

2026-03-20T09:12:20.165275-07:00
newsroom.lufthansagroup.com

ITA Airways to join Miles & More — a key step in Lufthansa Group integration

By newsroom.lufthansagroup.com: Starting in April, the Italian reference carrier will partner with Europe's leading loyalty program in the travel sectorITA Airways passengers who join the program will have access to 35 airline partners and over 135 additional partners worldwideMiles & More is further expanding its leading position with currently 39 million members.

2026-03-20T06:15:07.478426-07:00