Aviation News - 2026-08-13

Delta Air Lines flight disrupted after WIFI causes unusual alarm

A Delta Air Lines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta had an unusual onboard tech scare when an unauthorized Wi-Fi network appeared during the trip. The crew responded by shutting down the aircraft’s internet service, but Delta says no systems were hacked and flight safety was never at risk. Read more.

Apache helicopter has 'higher potential' of crashing: Aviation analyst

Aviation analyst John Nance discussed the recent AH-64 Apache crash in Texas, explaining that the helicopter’s demanding mission profile can contribute to a higher accident rate. The incident near Salado involved a U.S. Army Apache from the 1st Cavalry Division based at Fort Hood and resulted in two crew fatalities. Watch the analysis.

Broken engine part shattered the Ryanair flight window that a passenger's head got sucked into: NTSB

The NTSB says a broken engine component caused a window to shatter on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff in Greece on July 10. The reported fan blade failure led to a frightening cabin decompression incident in which a passenger was injured before fellow travelers helped pull them back to safety. Read more.

Preliminary report from FAA shows owner of plane in crash that seriously hurt man, teen

A preliminary FAA report is shedding light on a fixed-wing aircraft crash in Vicksburg, Michigan, that seriously injured a 55-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy. The aircraft, reportedly owned by Matthew Thorne, went down near Thrall Lake Airport, with federal investigators now examining the circumstances around the accident. Read more.

Chinese C199 aims to break the Airbus/Boeing duopoly

China’s homegrown C919 has taken another step onto the global stage with its first international flight, underscoring the country’s ambitions in the medium-sized airliner market. The aircraft is positioned as a challenger to the long-running Airbus-Boeing dominance, making this a milestone worth watching for commercial aviation fans. Read more.

Delta adds direct Paris flight as part of Austin expansion

Delta Air Lines is boosting its presence at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with a new direct flight to Paris. The move adds a major transatlantic connection for Central Texas travelers and highlights Austin’s growing importance in Delta’s network strategy, especially as demand for international service from the region continues to build. Read more.

North Carolina flights marked new chapter in EMS

Emergency medical aviation reached a futuristic milestone in North Carolina, where paramedic Quinn Reece carried out the first advanced life support response in the U.S. using an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The flight points to exciting possibilities for eVTOLs in rapid medical response and hard-to-reach emergency scenes. Read more.