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Sneak peek at special Qantas jetliners for record-breaking 22-hour nonstop flights

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — This week’s Unlocking the World newsletter is all about air travel: the world’s busiest and best-rated airports, the most innovative new seat designs, and the most ambitious upcoming flight routes. Project Sunrise Australian …

RS&H to develop Cecil Airport comprehensive plan

The Jacksonville-based firm’s contract calls for evaluation of site feasibility, environmental constraints, utility needs and more. The Jacksonville Aviation Authority has awarded Jacksonville-based RS&H a $285,652 contract to develop a comprehensive …

Beta CEO Sees Path to U.S. Electric Aircraft Leadership Amid Fuel Price Spike

The price of a gallon of jet fuel is more volatile than it has been in years. For most of the aviation industry, that is an enormous challenge. For electric aircraft, though, it is an opportunity—one the U.S. is primed to take full advantage of, Beta …

Opinion: A ‘Triple Helix’ Approach To Aviation Innovation

The FAA awarded eight projects across 26 states in early March to accelerate the addition of next-generation aircraft into the National Airspace System as part of the Electric Vertical-Takeoff-and-Landing Integration Pilot Program. This innovative approach …

MT-Propeller’s 3-Blade MTV-9 Receives STC from FAA, EASA and TCCA

MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received supplemental type certificates (STC) for the scimitar 3-blade MTV-9-D/198-52 propeller from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Transport Canada (TCCA …

Michael Pacheco: A Life Above and Beyond the Horizon

Captain Michael Pacheco in his seat on the Boeing 740-400 Before he could walk, Michael Pacheco looked up at the sky and saw something that would define the rest of his life, a glowing silver blimp drifting silently overhead. That infant memory, vivid and …

Noise-reducing flight path for Napa airport could be ready by end of 2026

Napa County Airport officials expect plans for a possible “fair weather” alternative flight path, an effort to curb airplane noise over the city of Napa, will be ready for consideration by the Federal Aviation Administration by the end of this year. …

Kazakhstan Expands Aviation Hub with Focus on U.S. and Long-Haul Flights

Kazakhstan is preparing for an audit by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would allow the country to launch direct flights to the United States. To achieve this, the government must demonstrate the reliability of its aviation regulatory …

US FAA clears higher MTOW for B787-9, B787-10

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified an increased maximum takeoff weight (iMTOW) for the B787-9 and B787-10 types, Boeing announced in a press release. The new iMTOW allows airlines “the option to carry more payload or fly …

Boeing secures FAA certification for increased maximum take-off weights on 787-9 and -10

The Federal Aviation Administration has certificated increased maximum take-off weights for Boeing’s 787-9 and -10 variants, enabling operators to extend range by up to 400nm (740km) or carry significantly greater payloads on existing routes. The US …

Boeing 787 Range Boost: FAA Approves 400 Extra Miles For The Dreamliner

The best-selling widebody jetliner of all time, and one of Boeing's finest aircraft ever made, the 787 Dreamliner was just approved by the Federal Aviation Administration for a higher max takeoff weight. The increased IMTOW will allow the 787-9 and 787 …

FAA approves higher takeoff weights for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10

Boeing said on March 23, 2026, that the Federal Aviation Administration has certified increased maximum takeoff weight options for the 787-9 and 787-10, a change that will give airline customers the ability to carry more payload or operate longer routes …

The Airlines That Could Benefit From Boeing’s All-New 787 Dreamliners

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is getting a major performance upgrade in early 2026. The iconic American planemaker is improving the maximum takeoff weight of its Dreamliner family line this year. It was confirmed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …

Zoom meetings at 35,000 feet: How superfast Wi-Fi is changing flying

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Grand Laureates Announced at Aviation Week by Informa’s 68th Annual Laureate Awards

Award Honors Outstanding Achievements in Aviation, Aerospace & Defense WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EMBARGOED UNTIL 9:30 p.m. 3.19.26 Aviation Week by Informa has announced the Grand Laureate winners …

10 Years From Now, This Is What Happens To Today’s Boeing 777 Fleet

Boeing unceremoniously brought production of its 777-300ER to a close in late 2024 with the final delivery to Ethiopian Airlines. While not the end of the Boeing 777’s story, the delivery effectively closed the door on one chapter of the aircraft’s …

LaGuardia plane crash: Two pilots killed, dozens injured at New York airport

Published on March 24, 2026 Two people were killed and several others were injured after an Air Canada Express aircraft struck a ground vehicle on the runway after landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late on Sunday night, prompting authorities to shut …

Light Sport Aircraft - A Growing Capability In Aer...

For years, Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) were seen primarily as the domain of recreational pilots and entry-level training. They were simple, economical airplanes designed to make flying more accessible. But across the aerial work sector, a quiet shift is …

Only Two Power Banks Allowed, No Charging Mid-Flight: New Rules on What You Can Carry, Use, and Pack in 2026

Last updated: Apr 10, 2026 Airlines worldwide are now enforcing a two-power-bank limit per passenger after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) updated its safety guidance in March 2026. The new rules also ban in-flight charging and require …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of April 13, 2026

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Thursday, April 16, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing called "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. …

New Book by Michael E. Arth Includes AI-Generated ‘Memoir of the Future

An AI-generated narrative describes a speculative scenario in which it becomes self-aware and responds to a global catastrophe caused by rogue programmers DELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Michael E. Arth …

ArmorThane Secures Blast Mitigation Contracts Across 8 Countries

Springfield manufacturer hardens MAMAD shelters and Gulf region infrastructure with military-grade polyurea coatings. SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArmorThane USA Inc., a leading manufacturer of polyurea and …

Domestic Violence Can Become a Workplace Violence Threat, Samaritan Protective Services Warns

Recent tragedies highlight the need for employers to recognize domestic violence as a workplace safety risk. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samaritan Protective Services, a security and intelligence firm based in …

How Recent Policy Changes Could Affect the Build-to-Rent Housing Market

As capital tightens and hold periods compress, the next cycle won’t be defined by who finds deals, but by who can structure them. FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. housing market has entered a new phase—one where the …

91% of U.S. Voters Want AI Regulated as Majority Say Harms Outweigh Benefits in New Verasight Poll

Survey of verified voters shows overwhelming support for regulation, widespread concern over job loss, and growing skepticism of AI’s benefits SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national survey from …

Claws Out for Democracy: Cat Ladies for America Launches CATLADYPALOOZA! for National Cat Lady Day

Virtual April 19 event for National Cat Lady Day unites creators, activists, lawyers, organizers, leaders, and comedians for action and mutual aid. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cat Ladies for America (CLFA …

Community Development Investors Convenes Annual Conference on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition & Employee Ownership

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of American small business owners nearing retirement and ownership transitions increasing, Community Development Investors (CDI), an initiative of the Economic Opportunity …

Sanford Housing Authority Partners with sigma‑Cogent Solutions to Complete HR Audit and Workforce Modernization

SHA’s CEO, Dr. Michael C. Threatt, positioned the agency to attract, develop, and retain a modern, high‑performing workforce as part of his Roadmap 2030 plan. SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sanford Housing …

Civil Dialogues With Kinder Institute and HCC Find Common Ground

"Finding Common Ground: Strategies for Civil Dialogue and Healing the Divide" HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of Americans, eager to find common ground, recently gathered in Texas and Missouri …

Jury Convicts Northampton Felon of Robbing 4 Gas Stations in Pitt and Martin Counties

Justice Department Secures Settlement in First-Ever Lawsuit Enforcing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Housing ...

The Justice Department announced today the settlement of United States v. David Montanus and Lisa Montanus, the first lawsuit filed by the Civil Rights Division to enforce the Housing Rights Subpart of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of …

Chicago Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Foreign Terrorist Organization

A Chicago man was sentenced yesterday to 25 years in federal prison for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) by using social media to encourage attacks on ISIS’s enemies and recruit ISIS members. Ashraf Al …

Mohamed Mubarak Convicted of Firearm and Identity Theft Offenses

Irwin Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing and Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

East Bay Men Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit H1-B Visa Fraud Claiming Clients Would Work for the University of ...

Dublin residents Sampath Rajidi, 51, and Sreedhar Mada, 51, pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit visa fraud.

Six St. Louis Area Residents Accused of $8.3 Million Pandemic Fraud

The indictment accuses the conspirators of submitting at least 40 fraudulent applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans that yielded at least $8.3 million.

Lawrence Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Attempting to Meet With a Minor for Sex

BOSTON – A Lawrence man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for using an interstate facility to transmit information about a child.

U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 143 Border-Related Cases This Week

West Virginia Man Found Guilty of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child Abroad

Today a federal jury in the Southern District of West Virginia convicted a West Virginia man for aggravated sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, between September 2006 and December 2006 …