Swiss Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-900 Flagship Jet
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), a member of the Lufthansa Group, has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900,… Read More »
Malta Air 737 Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Manchester Due to Low Fuel
A Malta Air-operated flight from Italy to Scotland was forced to make an emergency landing in Manchester after coming dangerously… Read More »
Airbus A320 Surpasses Boeing 737 in Global Deliveries
Airbus has officially unseated Boeing’s 737 as the most-delivered jetliner in aviation history, marking a pivotal milestone in the decades-long… Read More »
Boeing 777X Delayed to 2027, Raising Stakes in Airbus Rivalry
Boeing’s long‑awaited 777X, the largest passenger plane currently in production, has been delayed yet again—pushing its entry into service to… Read More »
Airlines Redefine the Long-Haul Cabin Experience
Flying long-haul has long tested the limits of passenger endurance, but airlines are reinventing the cabin to fight fatigue, reduce… Read More »
Bombardier Global 7500 Sets 150th Speed Record in Business Aviation
Bombardier’s flagship Global 7500 has cemented its place as the fastest and longest-range business jet in operation, setting its 150th… Read More »
Cold War Military Aircraft Auction in Wyoming Starts at Just $25
A rare and unusual auction is underway in northern Wyoming, where a collection of retired Cold War–era military aircraft is… Read More »
American Airlines Modernizes Regional Jets with New Cabins
American Airlines has announced a major cabin upgrade across its regional jet fleet, aiming to deliver a more consistent and… Read More »
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 »