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An online influencer by the name of Peter Nguyen has posted a video of his interaction with an American Airlines flight attendant who found him attempting to smoke in the lavatory of an aircraft mid-flight. He recorded the flight attendant chastising him, and she appears to reach for the camera, which he immediately reacts to by claiming assault.

Bombardier announced a sweeping expansion of its American aftermarket support network on Thursday. This not only reinforces Bombardier's market position but will also aid the company in addressing growing demand. As one of the largest manufacturers of private jets in the world, this move solidifies the company's commitment to the Private aviation industry.

American Airlines has announced six new routes that it will be adding for the summer of 2026. Five of these are transatlantic routes to new cities from three of its hubs, as the Fort-Worth-based carrier sees increased demand for European destinations. The sixth is the extension of its seasonal route from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Buenos Aires, which typically runs through the Northern Hemisphere winter but will now extend into the summer.

Delta Air Lines is one of four United States operators using widebody aircraft domestically. While it has fewer services in August than United, it has more than Hawaiian and American. Cirium Diio data shows that Delta has nearly a third of the nation's twin-aisle operations in the peak summer month. It is by far the fastest-growing user, with its activity up by 26% compared to last August.

In February 2023, a business class passenger on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London Heathrow to Lahore verbally abused cabin crew and issued violent, racially charged threats during the eight-hour journey. The passenger, 37-year-old Salman Iftikhar, was flying with his wife and three children when the incident happened.

More than 1,000 United Airlines flights were delayed following a computer glitch yesterday. A ground stop was issued for all mainline departures, disrupting United Airlines operations at major airports such as Chicago, Denver, Houston, San Francisco, and Newark, New Jersey, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

More than 600 airports across the US and its territories have commercial flights in August. That's based on examining schedules using OAG data. Of these, the top 10 facilities for flights are Chicago O'Hare, Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Seattle, New York JFK, Houston Intercontinental, and Boston. Of course, the order would be different for other measurements, including passengers.

Spain has formally rejected theLockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II for its Air and Space Force and the Spanish Navy. As per Breaking Defense, the nation is instead focusing on European alternatives for the future of its air defense fleet. This comes as Spain has pledged to invest 85% of its defense budget into European products, which was viewed as incompatible with purchasing the American-made jet, as per The Aviationist.

CTV News is reporting that Air Canada flight attendants are preparing to strike. Represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), 99.7% of the over 10,000 flight attendants employed by Air Canada andAir Canada Rouge voted in favor of a strike mandate. The nearly unanimous vote signals long-standing frustration with negotiations and working rules.

On Sunday, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated by American Airlines experienced vibrations from its control surfaces as it was climbing out LaGuardia Airport (LGA) near New York City. The aircrew decided to divert to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) instead of continuing to their originally scheduled destination of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Embraer was spared from the 50% tariffs proposed by Donald Trump’s administration against all Brazilian import good to the United States. The aircraft and products of the world’s third largest aircraft producer still face a 10% customs tax when sold in the US.

It was ten years ago thatAll Nippon Airways (ANA) launched its Star Wars Project, a tie-up with the famous movie franchise. Over time, it launched four aircraft with special Star Wars liveries, with perhaps the most famous being the Boeing 787-9 with a stunning R2-D2 livery. After a decade of entertaining millions of Star Wars fans and aviation enthusiasts alike, that special livery is taking its final flight today.

You may know by now that Alaska Airlines will begin its first—and probably only—narrowbody service to Europe next May. The oneworld member will lift off from Seattle (by far its top airport) to Keflavik, using the Boeing 737 MAX 8. No seat-back TVs will be available, but passengers may stream entertainment to their handheld devices.

On July 31, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 operating flight AS1156 from Seattle to San Diego was forced to return after declaring an emergency. The aircraft had just begun its climb when the crew initiated a return to Seattle. Emergency services were called to inspect the aircraft on landing, and the flight was ultimately canceled.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has temporarily closed its runway due to an aircraft incident. On August 6, 2025, a Beech B200 Super King Air twin-turboprop aircraft operated by Woodgate Aviation made an emergency landing, reportedly resulting in a passenger’s injury.

Air Canada has announced changes to itsAeroplan loyalty program, which it says will "redefine how members earn Aeroplan points and achieve Aeroplan elite status." The most notable alteration on this front is the move to spend-based earning, which will see the carrier move away from rewarding members based on distance.

The LATAM Airlines Group has unveiled a new cabin class for its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, called Premium Comfort. This new premium cabin is scheduled to launch in 2027, the South American carrier said in a statement on August 5, 2025.

Boeing has secured a deal withCathay Pacific that will see the Hong Kong flag carrier and oneworld member commit to buying another 14 aircraft from the US planemaker's 777X family. All of these widebody twinjets will be examples of the larger 777-9 variant, for which Cathay Pacific has already placed other orders.

A new airline is looking to enter the arena of Australian aviation. The Independent is reporting that Koala Airlines intends to begin operations in 2026, as per a statement from CEO Bill Astling. The airline is promising to bring a new approach to low-cost flying in Australia, a notoriously difficult market for low-cost startups.

Spirit Airlines pilot Dominic Cipolla was arrested at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) on stalking charges from police in Kansas. The airline removed him from duty following the arrest. He was released on bail of $12,500 USD while awaiting his court date of August 12, 2025.