Stephen Pope

710 articles

Stephen is the US Editor for AeroTime, based in the New York City metropolitan area. He has 30 years of experience in the aviation industry and has held senior editorial leadership roles with publications including Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and Flying Magazine, where he served as Editor-in-Chief. He is a commercial pilot with multi-engine, instrument, and seaplane ratings and has flown a wide range of aircraft, from single-engine pistons to turboprops and jets. Stephen holds a degree in journalism from the University of Maryland.

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Defense

US tankers depart Spain after bases prohibited from being used for strikes against Iran

At least 15 US military aircraft have departed two American-operated bases in southern Spain after Spain said the facilities cannot be used to support attacks…

March 2, 2026

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Delta adding 34 more Airbus A321neo jets, deliveries to start in 2029

Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft as it continues a fleet renewal push that the carrier…

March 2, 2026

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Qatar Air Force

Qatar says its air force shot down two Iranian Su-24 tactical bombers

Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said its armed forces shot down two Iranian Sukhoi Su-24 tactical bombers, marking one of the…

March 2, 2026

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Labor dispute

Lufthansa CityLine pilots overwhelmingly vote to back potential strike

Pilots at Lufthansa CityLine have authorized a potential strike after wage talks with management stalled, the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilots’ union said. VC…

February 28, 2026

Philippines

US military transport crew injured in roadway takeoff incident in Philippines

A US military transport aircraft struck a concrete barrier while attempting to take off from a roadway in…

February 27, 2026

Ballistic parachutes

NTSB issues alert on crash-site risks from ballistic parachute rockets

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety alert warning first responders about on-scene hazards posed…

February 27, 2026

Airworthiness Directive

FAA issues 737 Max airworthiness directive after cabin overheating incidents

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD), after electrical faults found on Boeing 737 Max…

February 26, 2026

drones

XTI shelves TriFan 600 program as it makes strategic shift to drones

XTI Aerospace Chairman and CEO Scott Pomeroy has told investors that the company has shifted its focus to its recent acquisition of Drone Nerds,…

February 26, 2026

DJI

DJI sues FCC over decision to restrict sales of its drones in the US

DJI has sued the US Federal Communications Commission, after the agency added Chinese drones and certain related equipment…

February 26, 2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan SU-30SM crashes during training flight as crew safely ejects

A Kazakhstan Air Force Sukhoi SU-30SM fighter jet crashed on February 25, 2026, during a training flight in the…

February 25, 2026

American Airlines

American Airlines 737 MAX 8 flies home from Colombia with patched bullet damage

An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated a scheduled passenger flight after mechanics patched apparent bullet damage discovered on one of…

February 25, 2026

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Azul

Azul emerges from Chapter 11 after slashing $2.5B in debt

Azul S.A. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after completing a court-supervised restructuring that reduced its debt and lease…

February 25, 2026

Pentagon

US House votes down ROTOR Act after Pentagon withdraws support

The Pentagon has withdrawn its support for the ROTOR Act, a bipartisan aviation safety bill drafted after the…

February 24, 2026

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Archer Aviation

Archer sues Vertical Aerospace over Valo eVTOL design

Archer Aviation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against rival eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace, alleging that Vertical’s newly unveiled…

February 24, 2026

Gulfstream

Transport Canada certifies four Gulfstream jets after political dispute with US

Transport Canada has now issued type certificate validations for Gulfstream’s G500, G600, G700, and G800, clearing the full group…

February 24, 2026

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Donald Trump

Aviation’s tariff problem shifts from managing rates to coping with whiplash

The aviation industry faces a new set of problems after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed…

February 23, 2026

crash

FAA suspends Steamboat Springs RNAV approach after fatal crash

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken the highly unusual step of suspending the RNAV (GPS) Z approach to Runway 32 at Steamboat…

February 23, 2026

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ALPA

ALPA says US House aviation safety bill falls short of needed changes

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is pushing back on the US House’s newly introduced ALERT Act, saying the…

February 23, 2026