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Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer reported delivering 62 aircraft in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting a rise in both commercial and executive jet deliveries compared to previous quarters.
Passengers on a Qantas flight from Sydney to Johannesburg experienced an unexpected return to Australia after a technical problem with the aircraft's satellite communications system forced the Airbus A380 to turn back.
Over 25 years after the creation of the Star Alliance, global airline alliances are facing new challenges.
Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines and Alaska Airlines have expanded their codeshare agreement, enabling travelers to book single-ticket journeys from Taipei to 12 additional US cities via Alaska’s hubs in Seattle and San Francisco.
Ryanair has announced it will not resume its flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, for the upcoming winter season unless Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) provides assurances regarding the use of Terminal 1 and confirmation of its historic slot allocations.
Gulf Air has resumed flights to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) after a 28-year hiatus.
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy and the Boeing 747 were both pioneers in the widebody aircraft category, with the C-5 making its first flight in June 1968 and the 747 entering service in January 1970.
The global commercial aviation industry is facing a significant bottleneck in aircraft manufacturing, with airlines experiencing delays in receiving new planes from Boeing and Airbus.
Pratt & Whitney, GE Aerospace, and Honeywell are advancing the development of small turbofan engines for future unmanned fighter drones.
An Airbus A380 that previously flew for Malaysia Airlines has been relocated from France to the United Arab Emirates after nearly three years in storage.
American Airlines is preparing to introduce the Airbus A321XLR, a new long-range narrowbody aircraft that will play a significant role in its future fleet strategy.
Airbus is set to open new final assembly lines (FALs) for its A320neo family aircraft in both the United States and China this October, aiming to boost production rates despite ongoing political tensions between the two countries.
British Airways has announced it will launch a new route between London Heathrow and St. Louis, with flights set to begin on April 19, 2025.
When Boeing launched the 737-200 in the late 1960s, it was intended as a short-haul aircraft for airlines.
Delta Air Lines has been upgrading its Boeing 737 fleet by replacing blended winglets with Split Scimitar Winglets, a move aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing the airline's carbon footprint.
Qantas has announced that its regional subsidiary, QantasLink, will close three staff bases in Canberra, Hobart, and Mildura as part of a restructuring plan.
Captain Chris, an experienced international airline captain, will be writing a regular column for Simple Flying.
Since its first flight in November 2016 and subsequent entry into service, the Bombardier Global 7500 has set a new benchmark in business aviation by achieving 150 city-pair speed records.
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to begin scheduled flights to Anchorage Airport (ANC) in Alaska during the first half of 2026.
American Airlines and United Airlines, two of the largest carriers in the United States, continue their longstanding rivalry as they expand and modernize their fleets.