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Wheels Up is changing the game! Starting January 2026, members can book Delta flights directly through the Wheels Up portal, using their existing funds. Enjoy seamless travel from private jets to Delta One cabins—all in one place.
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#WheelsUp #DeltaAirLines #PrivateAviation
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December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Wheels Up is changing the game! Starting January 2026, members can book Delta flights directly through the Wheels Up portal, using their existing funds. Enjoy seamless travel from private jets to Delta One cabins—all in one place.
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#WheelsUp #DeltaAirLines #PrivateAviation
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#WheelsUp #DeltaAirLines #PrivateAviation
NTSB Investigates Fatal Jet Crash in NC
A Cessna C550 crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, claiming seven lives, including NASCAR champion Greg Biffle. A team of 16 investigators is on-site to reconstruct the flight's final moments.
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A Cessna C550 crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, claiming seven lives, including NASCAR champion Greg Biffle. A team of 16 investigators is on-site to reconstruct the flight's final moments.
Read more: aerocrewnews.com/4l82
#NTSB #AviationNews
December 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
NTSB Investigates Fatal Jet Crash in NC
A Cessna C550 crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, claiming seven lives, including NASCAR champion Greg Biffle. A team of 16 investigators is on-site to reconstruct the flight's final moments.
Read more: aerocrewnews.com/4l82
#NTSB #AviationNews
A Cessna C550 crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, claiming seven lives, including NASCAR champion Greg Biffle. A team of 16 investigators is on-site to reconstruct the flight's final moments.
Read more: aerocrewnews.com/4l82
#NTSB #AviationNews
U.S. Senate passes bipartisan ROTOR Act to enhance aviation safety post-PSA Flight 5342. It mandates ADS-B Out for military & government aircraft near busy hubs, & integrated ADS-B In for commercial planes, improving pilot awareness. Kudos to lawmakers for prioritizing safety! aerocrewnews.com/6hco
December 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
U.S. Senate passes bipartisan ROTOR Act to enhance aviation safety post-PSA Flight 5342. It mandates ADS-B Out for military & government aircraft near busy hubs, & integrated ADS-B In for commercial planes, improving pilot awareness. Kudos to lawmakers for prioritizing safety! aerocrewnews.com/6hco
FedEx pilots are raising concerns about operational stability as peak shipping season approaches. An informational picket in NYC shows the gap between corporate messages and reality. They're urging management to prioritize reliability amid contract talks.
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#FedEx #Aviation
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#FedEx #Aviation
December 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
FedEx pilots are raising concerns about operational stability as peak shipping season approaches. An informational picket in NYC shows the gap between corporate messages and reality. They're urging management to prioritize reliability amid contract talks.
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#FedEx #Aviation
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#FedEx #Aviation
BREAKING: A tragic plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport in NC has claimed multiple lives. Our thoughts are with the victims’ families.
Source: aerocrewnews.com/5507
#PlaneCrash
Source: aerocrewnews.com/5507
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December 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
BREAKING: A tragic plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport in NC has claimed multiple lives. Our thoughts are with the victims’ families.
Source: aerocrewnews.com/5507
#PlaneCrash
Source: aerocrewnews.com/5507
#PlaneCrash
airBaltic is expanding with four new routes: Warsaw, Gothenburg, Zurich, and Chisinau, plus returning favorites like Oslo & Belgrade. Enjoy a 21% capacity boost in Lithuania & over 400,000 extra seats in Riga! Fly on the modern Airbus A220-300 with free high-speed Wi-Fi. aerocrewnews.com/4715
December 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
airBaltic is expanding with four new routes: Warsaw, Gothenburg, Zurich, and Chisinau, plus returning favorites like Oslo & Belgrade. Enjoy a 21% capacity boost in Lithuania & over 400,000 extra seats in Riga! Fly on the modern Airbus A220-300 with free high-speed Wi-Fi. aerocrewnews.com/4715
The U.S. government has confirmed that FAA and Army failures led to the tragic DCA plane-helicopter collision in January, claiming 67 lives.
Source: aerocrewnews.com/7fkc
#DCAcrash
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#DCAcrash
December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The U.S. government has confirmed that FAA and Army failures led to the tragic DCA plane-helicopter collision in January, claiming 67 lives.
Source: aerocrewnews.com/7fkc
#DCAcrash
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#DCAcrash
United Airlines is making holiday travel smoother with new AI features for 10M travelers!
Virtual Gate: Real-time boarding updates.
Bag Tracking: Know your luggage's location.
United Club™ "Closest & Best": Find nearby lounges.
Personalized Guidance:
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Virtual Gate: Real-time boarding updates.
Bag Tracking: Know your luggage's location.
United Club™ "Closest & Best": Find nearby lounges.
Personalized Guidance:
aerocrewnews.com/7h6m
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
United Airlines is making holiday travel smoother with new AI features for 10M travelers!
Virtual Gate: Real-time boarding updates.
Bag Tracking: Know your luggage's location.
United Club™ "Closest & Best": Find nearby lounges.
Personalized Guidance:
aerocrewnews.com/7h6m
Virtual Gate: Real-time boarding updates.
Bag Tracking: Know your luggage's location.
United Club™ "Closest & Best": Find nearby lounges.
Personalized Guidance:
aerocrewnews.com/7h6m
Second Near-Collision Alert! A private jet narrowly avoided a midair crash with a U.S. Air Force tanker off the coast of Venezuela, just one day after another JetBlue flight experienced a similar close call. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Source in comments.
#AviationNews #SafetyFirst #NearMiss
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#AviationNews #SafetyFirst #NearMiss
December 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Second Near-Collision Alert! A private jet narrowly avoided a midair crash with a U.S. Air Force tanker off the coast of Venezuela, just one day after another JetBlue flight experienced a similar close call. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Source in comments.
#AviationNews #SafetyFirst #NearMiss
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#AviationNews #SafetyFirst #NearMiss
ATI has a new CEO
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) has appointed Greg Mays as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding retiring Mike Berger, who will serve in an advisory role.
Click here to read the full article: aerocrewnews.com/03rs
#ATSG
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) has appointed Greg Mays as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding retiring Mike Berger, who will serve in an advisory role.
Click here to read the full article: aerocrewnews.com/03rs
#ATSG
December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
ATI has a new CEO
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) has appointed Greg Mays as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding retiring Mike Berger, who will serve in an advisory role.
Click here to read the full article: aerocrewnews.com/03rs
#ATSG
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) has appointed Greg Mays as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding retiring Mike Berger, who will serve in an advisory role.
Click here to read the full article: aerocrewnews.com/03rs
#ATSG
BREAKING: Spirit Airlines may merge with Frontier as talks progress! This comes after Spirit's second bankruptcy in less than a year. Could a deal be announced soon? Stay tuned!
#AviationNews #AirlineMerger #SpiritAirlines #FrontierAirlines
#AviationNews #AirlineMerger #SpiritAirlines #FrontierAirlines
December 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
BREAKING: Spirit Airlines may merge with Frontier as talks progress! This comes after Spirit's second bankruptcy in less than a year. Could a deal be announced soon? Stay tuned!
#AviationNews #AirlineMerger #SpiritAirlines #FrontierAirlines
#AviationNews #AirlineMerger #SpiritAirlines #FrontierAirlines
Mesa & Republic Flight Attendants have a Joint Tentative Agreement! This agreement, negotiated by AFA-CWA and IBT Local 135, introduces boarding pay, boosting average compensation by up to 16% for nearly 3,000 Flight Attendants. Next up: Joint ratification vote starts 1/5/26. aerocrewnews.com/2zjz
December 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Mesa & Republic Flight Attendants have a Joint Tentative Agreement! This agreement, negotiated by AFA-CWA and IBT Local 135, introduces boarding pay, boosting average compensation by up to 16% for nearly 3,000 Flight Attendants. Next up: Joint ratification vote starts 1/5/26. aerocrewnews.com/2zjz
Frontier Airlines appoints interim CEO
James G. Dempsey is Frontier’s new Interim CEO! He is excited for the journey ahead!
Click here for the full story: aerocrewnews.com/p2qv
#LeadershipTransition #FrontierAirlines #AviationNews
James G. Dempsey is Frontier’s new Interim CEO! He is excited for the journey ahead!
Click here for the full story: aerocrewnews.com/p2qv
#LeadershipTransition #FrontierAirlines #AviationNews
December 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Frontier Airlines appoints interim CEO
James G. Dempsey is Frontier’s new Interim CEO! He is excited for the journey ahead!
Click here for the full story: aerocrewnews.com/p2qv
#LeadershipTransition #FrontierAirlines #AviationNews
James G. Dempsey is Frontier’s new Interim CEO! He is excited for the journey ahead!
Click here for the full story: aerocrewnews.com/p2qv
#LeadershipTransition #FrontierAirlines #AviationNews
Germany is boosting its H145M light combat helicopter fleet with an order for 20 more aircraft, bringing the total to 82! 🚁 This shows strong confidence in the H145M's versatile capabilities for various missions.
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#Airbus #H145M #Germany #Defence #Aviation #Helicopters
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#Airbus #H145M #Germany #Defence #Aviation #Helicopters
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Germany is boosting its H145M light combat helicopter fleet with an order for 20 more aircraft, bringing the total to 82! 🚁 This shows strong confidence in the H145M's versatile capabilities for various missions.
aerocrewnews.com/3zim
#Airbus #H145M #Germany #Defence #Aviation #Helicopters
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#Airbus #H145M #Germany #Defence #Aviation #Helicopters
A JB flight from Curaçao had to stop its climb to avoid a near miss with a USAF tanker lacking a transponder. The pilot called the situation "outrageous." Just days ago, ALPA & AFA opposed the NDAA, claiming it disrespects those lost in the deadly Army helo & PSA 5342 collision.
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A JB flight from Curaçao had to stop its climb to avoid a near miss with a USAF tanker lacking a transponder. The pilot called the situation "outrageous." Just days ago, ALPA & AFA opposed the NDAA, claiming it disrespects those lost in the deadly Army helo & PSA 5342 collision.
Spirit Airlines has updated its DIP credit agreement with senior secured noteholders, securing an extra $100M in funding. $50M is available now, with more to come as restructuring progresses.
Click here for the full story: aerocrewnews.com/3dki
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December 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Spirit Airlines has updated its DIP credit agreement with senior secured noteholders, securing an extra $100M in funding. $50M is available now, with more to come as restructuring progresses.
Click here for the full story: aerocrewnews.com/3dki
Click here for the full story: aerocrewnews.com/3dki
A United Airlines flight safely returned to Dulles International Airport after experiencing an engine failure during takeoff. Flight 803 was en route to Tokyo when the incident occurred, but thankfully, all 275 passengers and 15 crew members are safe!
#enginefailure
#enginefailure
December 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
A United Airlines flight safely returned to Dulles International Airport after experiencing an engine failure during takeoff. Flight 803 was en route to Tokyo when the incident occurred, but thankfully, all 275 passengers and 15 crew members are safe!
#enginefailure
#enginefailure
Boeing is being sued for dirty sock odor, aka toxic fume event
The aviation industry is facing a lawsuit over alleged health issues from toxic fumes on a Delta flight. Have you ever experienced discomfort or health issues while flying?
Source: aerocrewnews.com/gx6j
#Boeing
The aviation industry is facing a lawsuit over alleged health issues from toxic fumes on a Delta flight. Have you ever experienced discomfort or health issues while flying?
Source: aerocrewnews.com/gx6j
#Boeing
December 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Boeing is being sued for dirty sock odor, aka toxic fume event
The aviation industry is facing a lawsuit over alleged health issues from toxic fumes on a Delta flight. Have you ever experienced discomfort or health issues while flying?
Source: aerocrewnews.com/gx6j
#Boeing
The aviation industry is facing a lawsuit over alleged health issues from toxic fumes on a Delta flight. Have you ever experienced discomfort or health issues while flying?
Source: aerocrewnews.com/gx6j
#Boeing
Southwest Airlines is set to open a new Crew Base at AUS in March 2026, creating over 2,000 jobs in Austin by mid-2027. With new nonstop routes to Fort Myers, Palm Springs, and Steamboat Springs, Southwest is committed to growing in Central Texas!
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December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Southwest Airlines is set to open a new Crew Base at AUS in March 2026, creating over 2,000 jobs in Austin by mid-2027. With new nonstop routes to Fort Myers, Palm Springs, and Steamboat Springs, Southwest is committed to growing in Central Texas!
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AirBaltic is celebrating the 1st anniversary of its Business Class upgrade bidding service! Dec '24, over 17k passengers have successfully bid for premium Business Class seats. Customers love its convenience, enjoying benefits like lounge access and priority services.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
AirBaltic is celebrating the 1st anniversary of its Business Class upgrade bidding service! Dec '24, over 17k passengers have successfully bid for premium Business Class seats. Customers love its convenience, enjoying benefits like lounge access and priority services.
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Governments to mandate carbon neutrality for airlines under ICAO's CORSIA. Airlines will soon face carbon offset requirements aimed at achieving carbon neutral growth, with offsets based on projected international aviation growth for 2024.
Source: aerocrewnews.com/118a
#CarbonNeutral
Source: aerocrewnews.com/118a
#CarbonNeutral
December 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Governments to mandate carbon neutrality for airlines under ICAO's CORSIA. Airlines will soon face carbon offset requirements aimed at achieving carbon neutral growth, with offsets based on projected international aviation growth for 2024.
Source: aerocrewnews.com/118a
#CarbonNeutral
Source: aerocrewnews.com/118a
#CarbonNeutral