Aviation Diary

✈️ After more than 60 years of service, Washington Dulles International Airport is preparing to retire its iconic mobile lounges as part of a $22.5 billion modernization program. The AeroTrain will expand, new concourses will be built, and one of aviation's most unique passenger transportation systems will gradually become history. 🔗 Read more: theaviationdiary.com/dulles-mobile-…

The U.S. Air Force is renaming Joint Base Charleston after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. From its role as a global airlift hub to the C-17 mission and what the renaming means, here are 7 key facts about the historic decision. 🔗 Read more: theaviationdiary.com/joint-base-cha…

Inside the cockpit of the F-22 Raptor at #OSH26. 🇺🇸✈️ The office of the world’s premier air dominance fighter.

Qantas' first Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR has completed a 24-hour, 24-minute nonstop flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, covering 12,460 nautical miles (23,076 km) across three continents and two oceans. Read more: theaviationdiary.com/project-sunris…

Boeing posted stronger-than-expected Q2 2026 results, reporting $24.6B in revenue, its highest quarterly commercial aircraft deliveries since 2018, continued 777X certification progress, and a record $715B backlog. Full breakdown: theaviationdiary.com/boeing-q2-2026…

Nothing beats the sound of an EA-18G Growler on departure. 🇵🇷🔥 Captured taking off from Puerto Rico, the U.S. Navy’s premier electronic warfare aircraft is designed to dominate the electromagnetic battlefield by jamming enemy radar and communications while protecting friendly aircraft.

The Blue Angels close out their Pensacola Beach demonstration with the iconic Double Farvel. 🇺🇸✈️ A perfect ending to one of the world’s best flight demonstrations.

Marine One flies over MetLife Stadium as President Donald Trump arrives ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 🚁⚽🇺🇸

“That was too low.” Well… that’s why they’re called the Blue Angels. 💙💛✈️

🔥 Now that’s what you call a flyover. The Blue Angels’ F/A-18 Super Hornet streaks over Pensacola Beach in an unforgettable low pass that had everyone looking up. ✈️

An Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX operating Flight AC774 from Los Angeles experienced a taxiway excursion after landing at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport. The aircraft came to rest off the paved taxiway. All 156 passengers and 6 crew members safely deplaned, with no injuries reported. The cause remains under investigation. ✈️🇨🇦

An Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX operating Flight AC774 from Los Angeles experienced a taxiway excursion after landing at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport. The aircraft came to rest off the paved taxiway. All 156 passengers and 6 crew members safely deplaned, with no injuries reported. The cause remains under investigation. ✈️🇨🇦

🚨 Germany’s investigators have released the preliminary report on the Lufthansa Boeing 787 nose gear collapse. The findings indicate the nose landing gear safety locking pin was not installed correctly during maintenance. During a gear retraction test, the unsecured nose gear retracted, causing the aircraft to collapse onto its nose. The investigation remains ongoing, and no Boeing 787 design defect has been identified at this stage.

🚨 BREAKING: All 8 South Carolina Army National Guard Apache pilots who flew the July 4 “Salute From the Shore” mission have been temporarily suspended from flight duties pending an investigation. The Guard has not released the reason for the review, and no findings have been announced. #Apache #NationalGuard #MilitaryAviation

🚨 New video captures the dramatic aftermath of a Hellenic Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon’s emergency belly landing at Zakynthos International Airport in southern Greece. Flames can be seen beneath the aircraft as airport firefighters rush in to extinguish the fire within moments. Thankfully, the pilot escaped safely without injuries. The cause of the emergency is under investigation. 🇬🇷✈️

🚨 A Hellenic Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon made an emergency belly landing at Zakynthos International Airport after reporting an in-flight malfunction. New video shows flames beneath the aircraft moments after touchdown as firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. The pilot escaped safely. 🇬🇷✈️ #F16 #Greece #MilitaryAviation

🇺🇸✈️ Air Force One is heading to Ankara, Türkiye, carrying President Trump to the NATO Summit after America’s historic 250th birthday celebrations. From celebrating 250 years of independence to representing the United States on the world stage, the mission continues.

Air Force One with a four-ship escort of F-22 Raptors. 🇺🇸 Few formations are as iconic as America’s presidential aircraft flying alongside the world’s premier air superiority fighter. Precision, power, and professionalism all in one frame. ✈️

🇫🇷 Patrouille de France painted the skies over New York City with its iconic red, white, and blue smoke during the International Aerial Review for America’s 250th anniversary. A stunning tribute to aviation, friendship, and 250 years of shared history. ✈️🇫🇷🇺🇸

Cockpit views don’t get much better than this. 🇺🇸✈️ Take in New York City from the cockpit of a Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning II as RNLAF pilots assigned to Luke AFB join the historic flyover celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. An unforgettable view from one of the world’s most advanced fighter jets.