Aviation Today
• John Persinos
Boeing’s 777X integrates advanced avionics that blend proven systems with next‑generation flight management, cockpit interfaces and sensor fusion, promising operational efficiencies and reliability gains for long‑haul operators. Those avionics innovations may be a key differentiator as Boeing seeks to regain ground in the widebody market.
AeroTime
• Stephen Pope
By AeroTime: El Al will operate a record 55 weekly North America flights in summer 2026, while expanding New York, Asia, and European service with larger aircraft.
Independent.ie
• John Mulligan
By Independent.ie: Aer Lingus is preparing to close its Manchester base after it stopped selling tickets for its transatlantic services from the city for travel beyond the end of March.
Skift
• Gordon Smith
By Skift: Wizz Air CEO József Váradi pushes back against Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary, warning he may take action over claims about the airline’s future.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: The pilots of an Airbus Helicopters H160 that ditched off the coast of Brazil on 2 January opted for the emergency landing after detecting "significant vibrations in flight", the manufacturer has disclosed.
AeroTime
• Stephen Pope
By AeroTime: GAO says FAA still faces controller shortages despite 200,000 applicants, citing long training timelines, high attrition, and strict age limits.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandating inspections of horizontal stabiliser components on all US-registered Boeing 737NGs, following multiple reports of pitch oscillations caused by excessive free play that could lead to flutter events.
GeekWire
• Lisa Stiffler
By GeekWire: Pacific Northwest leaders celebrated the launch of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator, which aims to make the region a leader in sustainable aviation fuel.
ch-aviation
• CH-Aviation Staff
