Aviation Daily Digest — June 12, 2026

# Aviation Daily Digest — June 12, 2026

Your daily 60-second briefing for pilots, drone operators and aviation pros — auto-aggregated from the industry's top sources.

Top stories

• Significant: Airbus A320 Family Now Has More Than 20,000 Orders — Simple Flying. Airbus' A320 family surpasses 20,000 orders, extending its lead over Boeing.
• Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 Knocks Over Radar Tower While Taxiing, Mast Pierces Cabin — Simple Flying. One unlucky 'triple seven' gets grounded.
• Flight Attendants Never Really Clock Out & This Frontier Airlines Flight Proves Why — Simple Flying. Cabin crew are always alert and prepared to act in a heartbeat.
• The 8 Most Expensive First Class Tickets Of 2026 — Simple Flying. Luxury, privacy and exclusivity come at a price. These are eight of the most expensive first-class airline experiences available in 2026.
• Boeing Deliveries Rise 33% In May, But Orders Dip To Just 11 After Airline Walks Back Commitment — Simple Flying. The planemaker's CEO, Kelly Ortberg, is working hard to set it on the right path forward.
• Only 4 Airlines Still Fly Passenger Boeing 747s: Here's What A Premium Class Ticket Costs — Simple Flying. It's rare to find a passenger 747 today, and the price to fly on one varies widely.
• Porter Airlines Smashes 10 Million Seats In 2026: Inside The Record-Breaking Growth — Simple Flying. The carrier will exceed 10 million seats in 2026, driven by rapid Embraer E195-E2 growth, new routes, and an expanding North American network.
• Here’s How Much Wider The Airbus A380 Is Compared To A Boeing 777X — Simple Flying. The A380's main deck is wider than the 777X, but its upper deck is narrower than the 777X, especially after the 777X's internal widening.
• Iberia’s Damaged Airbus A350-900 Returns To Service After New Winglet Arrives — Simple Flying. An Airbus A350-900, damaged during a water-cannon salute in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has returned to service after a swift winglet replacement.
• Why America's B-52 Stratofortress Is More Lethal In 2026 Than When It Was Built — Simple Flying. The BUFF keeps leveling up on its path to become the USAF's centurion.

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