Aviation SourceLen Varley

National Airlines takes second Boeing 777 freighter, accelerating long-haul cargo capacity after April arrival

National Airlines has received a second Boeing 777 freighter, arriving just weeks after its first aircraft came in April. The timing signals a rapid expansion of long-haul cargo capacity as the carrier pushes to grow its freighter lift.

2026-05-27T22:46:27.506869-07:00
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FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Westwind crashed through brick wall after unstable approach led to overrun

By FlightGlobal: investigation cites rapid changes in descent rate and high speed during landing roll at Goiania. Brazilian investigators believe the combination of an unstable approach and high speed during the landing roll led an IAI 1124 Westwind to veer off the runway and crash through a brick wall.

2026-05-27T23:31:45.250828-07:00
Runway GirlMary Kirby

Airbus enters development phase for ultra-luxe First Class Experience

By Runway Girl: By Mary Kirby → /entry-header As interest in premium travel continues to surge following the COVID pandemic, and airlines seek to set new standards in luxury with their halo products, Airbus has decided to formally develop its ultra-luxe First Class Experience for the A350-1000 widebody, revealing that certain elements of the design are already being mulled by airlines.

2026-05-27T18:42:58.608270-07:00
FlightGlobalEdward Russell

United CEO dismisses talk of JetBlue merger

By FlightGlobal: CEO Scott Kirby says JetBlue's routes are insufficiently profitable to warrant a combination. United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby has called a potential merger with JetBlue Airways "just idiotic", saying the math does not work.

2026-05-27T13:13:44.069801-07:00
BloombergSiddharth Philip

Boeing Wins FAA Approval to Ramp Up 737 Max Production

By Bloomberg: Boeing Co.’s Chief Executive Officer gave investors an optimistic forecast for this year and beyond, as the US planemaker raises production on its workhorse 737 Max jet, nears certification on long-delayed models and expects a windfall from defense spending.

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00