An instructor was likely conducting spin recovery practice in an aircraft type that is not approved for intentional spinning, before a fatal accident off Goolwa, South Australia, an ATSB investigation has found. atsb.gov.au/news/2026/cessna…

NEW: WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 collides with a food catering truck as it taxied to the gate at Toronto-Pearson International Airport on Tuesday.

If you are flying this morning, it looks like a pretty good ride with no identified areas of cruising-level turbulence, only some low-level wind shear in a few spots of the Plains, Rockies and Pac NW.

Boeing 777X Pilots Salary in 2026✈️ @Boeing 777X test pilots are estimated to earn between $100,000 and more than $250,000 annually, depending on experience, technical qualifications, and certification responsibilities. However, Boeing does not publish a dedicated salary range for pilots assigned specifically to the 777X program. The aircraft’s flight-test campaign operates within Boeing’s wider aerospace development activities, including work around Seattle Paine Field (PAE) in Everett, Washington. Read in detail👇🔗 aviationa2z.com/index.php/20… #AviationNews #Boeing777X #Boiengpilotsalary

NEW: UAE honors the flydubai crew for their courage during the September 30 attempted hijacking of Flight 1073. The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and several officials.

Boeing 777 Freighter Makes History, Overtakes Iconic 747 as World’s Largest Widebody Cargo Fleet✈️ Boeing’s 777 Freighter has overtaken the 747 freighter fleet in active service, marking a significant shift in the aircraft manufacturer’s long-haul cargo business. With more than 330 aircraft in service, the @Boeing 777 Freighter (777F) has become the world’s most widely operated widebody freighter, replacing the iconic 747 as the leading aircraft type for global air cargo operations. The milestone reflects the growing role of twin-engine aircraft in long-distance freight transportation, where fuel efficiency, payload capability, and high utilization influence airline fleet decisions. Read in detail👇🔗 aviationa2z.com/index.php/20… #AviationNews #Boeing777Freighter

✈️Traffic Report: Low ☁️ may slow flights at @SanDiegoAirport and @flySEA. Gusty 🌬️ forecast at @LASairport. bit.ly/FAAforecast

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A solar flare corrupted flight computer data on a @JetBlue #A320, causing a nose-down incident on 30 October 2025, prompting @EASA / #FAA mandates to fix 5,900-6,200 A320s amid holiday disruptions. Read our latest feature. aviationweek.com/business-av…