News from August 2025
Airbus has promoted its A350 as the "best office in the sky," emphasizing a range of technological advancements aimed at reducing pilot workload and improving safety.
Few jet engines have influenced commercial aviation as much as the Rolls-Royce RB211.
In August 2025, ten airports in the United States are hosting regular Airbus A380 flights, according to data from Cirium Diio.
Flying by private jet between New York City and Dubai has become a popular option for wealthy travelers seeking flexibility and efficiency.
American Airlines is seeking to codeshare with Alaska Airlines on new European routes, but the move has raised concerns among American’s pilots’ union.
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 operating flight UA1122 from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town was forced to return to its departure airport on August 3rd due to a reported issue with the aircraft's spoiler system.
Arriving early at the airport does not always guarantee a smooth start to a trip, as long security lines can quickly add stress to the travel experience.
Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP) will close its south parallel runway for six weeks starting August 18, 2025, as it begins the second and final phase of a runway safety improvement project.
Manual flap handles, often called "Johnson Bars," are mechanical levers that directly control wing flaps using cables and pulleys.
When booking a flight, passengers on United Airlines’ Boeing 767-300ERs have a range of seat options across four classes: Polaris Business Class, Premium Plus, Economy Plus, and Economy.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has started an investigation after an Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319 landed short of the runway at Nashville International Airport on Thursday.
The Airbus A380, recognized as the largest passenger aircraft ever produced, was designed to transport between 400 and 600 passengers with a range of up to 8,000 nautical miles.
A United Airlines passenger lost more than $17,000 in a scam after contacting the airline’s official customer service number to rebook a canceled flight.
American Airlines is removing seatback entertainment screens from its short-to-medium-haul fleet, specifically retrofitting over 30 legacy Airbus A319s.
Boeing’s plan to acquire Spirit AeroSystems has moved forward after the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority approved the deal in August 2025, removing one of the final regulatory barriers.
In 2024, Boeing conducted flight testing of its 777X aircraft at Toluca International Airport (TLC) in Mexico.
August 14, 2025, marked the eightieth anniversary of Victory in Japan (V-J) Day, commemorating the end of World War II.
Singapore Airlines is operating its Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners on 26 routes from its hub at Singapore Changi Airport.
On August 16, 1995, an Air France Concorde set a new speed record for flying around the world, completing the journey in 31 hours, 27 minutes and 49 seconds.
The Airbus A380, recognized as the largest commercial aircraft in operation, has established itself on long-haul routes worldwide since its introduction.