Lufthansa Group to Retire Older Widebody Aircraft Types by 2028
Lufthansa Group has unveiled a sweeping fleet modernization strategy that will see six widebody aircraft types retired by 2028 as… Read More »
Did China Dismantle an Airbus A320 to Build the C919? What the Evidence Shows (and Doesn’t)
Allegations have circulated for years that, in the late 1990s or early 2000s, an Airbus A320 delivered to China “disappeared,”… Read More »
United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER Diverts Back to London After In-Flight Vibrations
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER was forced to return to London Heathrow Airport on September 28, 2025, after the flight… Read More »
Delta Replaces APU Engines on Airbus A320 Fleet to Address Toxic Fume Concerns
Delta Air Lines is undertaking a major maintenance program to replace auxiliary power units (APUs) on more than 300 of… Read More »
Is the Airbus A322 Feasible as the Future of Mid-Market Flying?
In the ever-changing landscape of commercial aviation, one of the most talked-about “what if” aircraft is the Airbus A322. Though… Read More »
United Airlines Strategy: Rethinking the Airbus A350 Order Amid Fleet Renewal
United Airlines is approaching a decisive moment that could reshape its long-haul strategy for decades. After repeatedly deferring its commitment… Read More »
Lufthansa Unveils 100th Anniversary Special Livery on New Boeing 787-9
Lufthansa Airlines is celebrating its upcoming 100th anniversary in 2026 with a striking new special livery. Revealed on September 26,… Read More »
Singapore Airlines A380 Flight SQ325 Makes Emergency Landing Back in Frankfurt After 9 Hours
A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 (registration 9V-SKU) operating Flight SQ325 from Frankfurt to Singapore was forced to make an emergency… Read More »
How the Airbus A380 Superjumbo Redefined Luxury Air Travel
Flying on the Airbus A380—the world’s largest passenger aircraft—is still one of the most indulgent experiences in commercial aviation. With… Read More »
What is China’s COMAC C919 Strategy to Challenge Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max?
China’s strategy for the COMAC C919 centers on leveraging strong government backing and state-owned banks to provide subsidized financing and… Read More »
JSX to Test ATR Turboprops With Passengers Before Firm Order
U.S. regional carrier JSX plans to acquire four used ATR 42-600 turboprops to gauge passenger acceptance before committing to a… Read More »
Air Force One Has Near Miss With Spirit A321 Jet as Controllers Warn
Air traffic controllers repeatedly warned a Spirit Airlines flight to turn away from Air Force One on Tuesday Sep. 16… Read More »
Boeing Faces $3.1M FAA Fine Over 737 Max Safety Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking $3.1 million in civil penalties from Boeing for safety violations, including those linked… Read More »
China’s COMAC C919 Strategy vs. Airbus in the 1970s–80s: A Comparative Analysis
China’s approach to marketing the COMAC C919 hinges on aggressive government backing, state-bank financing, and accelerated delivery schedules designed to… Read More »
Air Canada Launches A321XLR Flights to Mallorca
Air Canada has announced it will inaugurate its first Airbus A321XLR with nonstop seasonal service between Montreal and Mallorca, Spain,… Read More »
American Airlines Operates 20 Empty A321neo Transatlantic Flights for Pilot Training
American Airlines is making headlines this month for a highly unusual operation: flying 20 round-trip transatlantic flights with no passengers… Read More »
Airbus A319LR and BA1: The Rise and Fall of the Boutique Transatlantic Jet
The Airbus A319LR was one of Airbus’s boldest experiments—a narrowbody stretched beyond its limits and reimagined for long-haul, premium travel…. Read More »
American Airlines Celebrates 1,000th Mainline Aircraft with New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Fort Worth–based American Airlines has reached a historic milestone, adding its 1,000th mainline aircraft to the fleet. The jet, a… Read More »
LA Olympics Could Test eVTOL Air Taxi Future
Archer Aviation is positioning its Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as a showcase for the 2028 Los… Read More »
Lufthansa Adds First 787-9 Dreamliner for U.S. Routes
Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s long-haul fleet renewal… Read More »
Flaws Found in Russia’s Superjet 100 Fleet
Fourteen Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft remain in service across Russia despite newly uncovered fuselage design flaws. The issue was… Read More »
Concorde’s 1995 Round-the-World Speed Record Still Stands
Nearly three decades after its historic achievement, Concorde’s reputation as one of aviation’s greatest icons remains firmly intact. In 1995,… Read More »
ANA Retires Star Wars R2-D2 Boeing 787 After 10 Years
All Nippon Airways has officially retired its R2-D2-themed Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner after a decade of service. The aircraft was introduced… Read More »
Swiss Pilot Sets New Altitude Record for Solar Plane
Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan has broken the altitude record for a solar-powered electric aircraft, reaching 9,521 meters (31,237 feet) in… Read More »
Spike S-512 Supersonic Business Jet Targets NY–Paris in 4 Hours
Boston-based Spike Aerospace has advanced development of its S-512 Diplomat, a supersonic business jet designed to connect New York and… Read More »
How Boeing Builds a 737 in Just Nine Days: Inside the Fastest Jet Assembly Line in Aviation
Building a commercial jet in just nine days is an extraordinary achievement. Boeing began producing the 737 in 1968, and… Read More »