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Aviation News Today
May 9, 2026
Today's top 20 aviation stories for pilots, drone operators and industry pros. Auto-aggregated from FAA, AVweb, Flight Global, AOPA, X / Twitter aviation accounts and the pilot community on Reddit. Updated every 30 minutes.
Simple Flying
Here's How Airlines Turned 5 Inches Of Lost Legroom Into A Billion-Dollar Upsell Strategy
Airlines are no longer just compressing seats to fit more passengers, they are redesigning the cabin in order to resell your comfort as a product.
05:00 AM UTC
Simple Flying
The US Navy Retired All Its F-14 Tomcats In 2006. Congress Just Voted To Put One Back In The Air
Congress’ new Maverick Act could allow one retired US Navy F-14 Tomcat to fly again nearly 20 years after the fighter left service.
02:30 AM UTC
Simple Flying
Backtrack? Why Boeing's F-47 Is Being Considered Over This Homegrown 6th-Gen Fighter
As the budget crisis slows down the Global Combat Air Programme, Japan considers the implications of Boeing's rapidly developing F-47 fighter.
12:00 AM UTC
Simple Flying
United Airlines To Contest JetBlue & Delta’s Fort Lauderdale Share With New Los Angeles Route
United challenges JetBlue at Fort Lauderdale and Delta at LAX with new transcontinental flights.
11:51 PM UTC
Simple Flying
Southwest Airlines Jets Hit Each Other In Non-ATC Communication Area At Baltimore Airport
The collison reportedly caused minor damage.
11:37 PM UTC
Simple Flying
How The GE9X's 134-Inch Fan Creates Problems No Other Jet Engine Faces
The engine is set to launch on the Boeing 777X in 2027.
11:00 PM UTC
Simple Flying
"Money In Their Pocket": Spirit Airlines Pilots Hired To Fly Their Own Jets To The Boneyard
Nomadic Aviation Group, ferrying the planes to desert storage locations.
10:34 PM UTC
Simple Flying
Here's What Air New Zealand's Economy Skycouch Actually Costs Vs. Premium Economy
Awarded the best economy class product for 2026, Air New Zealand has brought the lie flat bed to economy class. Is it better than premium economy?
10:00 PM UTC
Simple Flying
Can The Boeing 777X Take Off Without Its Wingtips Extended?
A closer look at a question that continues to swirl around the Boeing 777X.
09:30 PM UTC
Simple Flying
The Problem Airlines Ran Into By Quietly Scanning Every Bag With AI In 2026
AI is creeping in to every part of the flight experience, but especially so in baggage handling. An era of hyper-strict baggage enforcement is coming.
09:00 PM UTC
AeroTime
KLM flight attendant hospitalized after hantavirus exposure
A KLM flight attendant has been hospitalized in isolation in Amsterdam after coming into contact with a passenger… The post KLM flight attendant hospitalized after hantavirus exposure appeared first on AeroTime .
08:40 PM UTC
AVweb
AirAsia Announces Record-Breaking A220 Order
The airline aims to combat fuel price volatility and improve efficiency with the deal.
08:00 PM UTC
AVweb
40 Years of Quiet: Bose Aviation at Sun ‘n Fun 2026
Bose discusses a company milestone and its latest headset lineup.
07:40 PM UTC
AeroTime
US Air Force returns retired B-1B bomber from boneyard to active service
A US Air Force B-1B Lancer that was retired in 2021 has returned to active service after nearly two years… The post US Air Force returns retired B-1B bomber from boneyard to active service appeared first on AeroTime .
07:31 PM UTC
FLYING Magazine
Archer, UAE Regulator Agree on Streamlined Air Taxi Certification Process
Restricted type certificate (RTC) program creates a path to begin ‘limited’ commercial operations.
07:00 PM UTC
AeroTime
Potential 600-aircraft Boeing mega-order from China hinges on Trump-Xi summit
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is expected to travel to China next week with US President Donald Trump’s business… The post Potential 600-aircraft Boeing mega-order from China hinges on Trump-Xi summit appeared first on AeroTime .
06:51 PM UTC
sUAS News
ResilienX Selected to Support GrandSKY in Project ULTRA UAS Integration and Simulation Efforts
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — ResilienX, Inc., a leader in digital infrastructure and safety management solutions for
06:38 PM UTC
sUAS News
Birdstop and TSPS Launch Drone-Monitoring for Trucking Operations in Detroit
Birdstop’s new flagship product, Fealty, is delivering real-time visibility in the nation’s busiest commercial trucking
06:25 PM UTC
AVweb
ATP Alumni Step In to Support Displaced Spirit Pilots
ATP Flight School is using its alumni network to help pilots affected by Spirit Airlines’ shutdown.
06:10 PM UTC
FLYING Magazine
Pentagon to Test Anti-Drone Laser at These 5 Sites
Locations will host demonstrations of ‘directed energy’ technology designed to counter UAV threats.
05:30 PM UTC
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