Aviation Daily Digest — November 7, 2026

# Aviation Daily Digest — November 7, 2026

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

Top stories

• Insanely Modern: Inside The Boeing 777X's Secret Upper Deck — Simple Flying. The jet offers some true modern comforts for its crew.
• How Much Cheaper Is A Turboprop To Own Than A Light Jet In 2026? — Simple Flying. Turboprops are on the rise in the private aviation market, but can they really compete with the latest light jets?
• The Airline That Invented Premium Economy Just Built A 42-Inch Seat Nobody Else Can — Simple Flying. When looking at premium economy offerings, there is only one airline where you can find a 42-inch seat.
• Why The Boeing 747-400 Was A Turning Point For Two-Pilot Cockpits — Simple Flying. The Boeing 747-400 revolutionized jumbo-jet cockpits, replacing the flight engineer with advanced automation and a two-pilot flight deck.
• 5 Qantas Boeing 787-9 Routes Longer Than 8,000 Miles — Simple Flying. Examining the ultra-long-haul portfolio of Australia's flag carrier in 2026.
• 19-Year-Old Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Loses #2 Engine After Takeoff, Declares Emergency — Simple Flying. N281WN the carrier's 500th 737 circled over the South Bay as pilots ran emergency checklists and prepared for a single‑engine return.
• Why The Pilatus PC-24 Can Land On Grass Runways Most Private Jets Cannot — Simple Flying. Most private jets need paved runways. The Pilatus PC-24 was built around a very different idea, and the reason starts beneath the fuselage.
• Delta Air Lines Boosts Summer 2027 Schedule With New Routes & Expanded Weekend Frequencies — Simple Flying. Delta expands its summer 2027 leisure network as strong 2026 load factors support returning routes and additional weekend flights.
• The Airport Spending $335 Million So Connecting Passengers Stop Clearing Security Twice — Simple Flying. Spokane Airport is investing millions in a new Central Hall to connect three concourses, consolidate security and eliminate repeat screening by 2030
• Digital Towers Operational at Two Airports — AVweb. Camera-based systems are now operating in Florida and Alaska under a newly approved FAA program.

Pilot community highlights

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