News from August 2025
Bunkhouse Hotels, a collection of boutique properties in the United States and Mexico, has begun integrating its locations into the World of Hyatt loyalty program.
On August 3, an Iberia Airbus A321XLR operating a flight to Paris was forced to return to Madrid after experiencing a significant bird strike during its climb out from the Spanish capital.
A Hawaiian Airlines flight from Sacramento International Airport to Maui was forced to turn back over the Pacific Ocean due to a mechanical issue.
More than 370 employees who currently provide ground handling services for Delta Air Lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport face layoffs as the airline transitions to a new service provider.
Spirit Airlines has informed investors that it may run out of cash within the next year.
On August 10, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 made contact with the wingtip of a stationary Airbus A350 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
United Airlines remains the largest and only U.S. operator of the Boeing 777-200, a widebody aircraft that has played a significant role in the airline's domestic operations since its introduction.
The US Navy has announced the official name for its next-generation TACAMO (Take Charge And Move Out) aircraft, which will replace the aging Boeing E-6B Mercury fleet.
GE Aerospace and Cathay Pacific have reached an agreement for the supply of GE9X turbofan engines, which will power Cathay’s upcoming Boeing 777X widebody jets.
Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace are two leading companies in the commercial aircraft engine sector, each producing engines for some of the world’s most advanced jets.
Boeing delivered 48 aircraft in July 2025, marking its highest July total since 2017.
Delta Air Lines is preparing to retire its highest-capacity Airbus A350-900 configuration, which features 339 seats.
The Boeing 777-200LR, introduced in 2005 and dubbed the “Worldliner,” was designed to push the boundaries of commercial aviation with its ability to fly over 9,395 nautical miles nonstop.
The Boeing 747-400 played a key role in shaping global air travel during the late 20th century.
Boeing's 777X is set to offer significant updates over previous models, with a focus on enhancing the passenger experience and operational efficiency.
The Lockheed U-2, known as the "Dragon Lady," recently marked its 70th anniversary and continues to serve as a key reconnaissance platform for the United States Air Force (USAF) and NASA.
This December, American Airlines will introduce its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on select flights between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Heathrow (LHR).
The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, once a competitor in the widebody aircraft market of the 1970s, now has only one remaining airworthy example.
The American Express Centurion Lounge network, launched in 2013 at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, now spans 26 locations worldwide.
United Express has launched a new service between Chicago O'Hare and Lafayette (Purdue University), operating 11 times weekly with SkyWest CRJ200 aircraft.