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News from August 2025
Southwest Airlines is making significant changes to its route network as part of a broader effort to improve financial performance and remain competitive.
Frontier Airlines has announced a status match offer, allowing members of select airline loyalty programs to obtain Elite Gold status through December 31, 2026.
The Boeing 747-8i and Airbus A380 are two of the largest passenger aircraft ever built, but both experienced limited commercial success.
Boeing Aerospace, based in Seattle, has reported progress in its aircraft production rates as it moves into the second half of 2025.
American Airlines, one of the major US carriers, operates a significant fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft for its long-haul international routes.
A US appeals court has reinstated $81 million in damages against Boeing, siding with Zunum Aero, a now-defunct hybrid-electric aircraft startup.
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has received a McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle, marking the first time this type of aircraft will be included in its collection.
Spirit Airlines has launched six new routes, expanding its network with flights between Detroit and Orange County, Miami and Atlantic City, Newark and Savannah, Hartford and Nashville, Minneapolis and Myrtle Beach, and Reno and San Diego.
FedEx has announced the launch of two new AI-powered customs clearance tools, "Customs AI" and an "HTS Code Search Function," for the Asia-Pacific region.
Frontier Airlines has launched a new status match promotion aimed at attracting frequent flyers from four major U.S. airlines: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines.
American Airlines has launched its first grab-and-go airport lounge, named Provisions by Admirals Club, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Southwest Airlines has introduced a new vacation packages platform, Getaways by Southwest, allowing customers to earn Rapid Rewards points not only on flights but also on hotel stays and car rentals.
Lufthansa marked its 60th anniversary of flight operations to Singapore, highlighting a long-standing connection between Germany and the city-state.
Norse Atlantic has leased out a large share of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet to IndiGo, an Indian airline.
The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Yamaha Motor Corporation to explore the use of uncrewed helicopters for wildfire response.
Arendal-based Norse Atlantic Airways has reported a 27% increase in passenger revenue for the second quarter of 2025, supported by a record load factor of 97% and a 36% year-over-year growth in passenger numbers.
Delta Air Lines flight 466 experienced a delay of just over an hour on August 16 after the pilot in command declined to operate the scheduled Boeing 757-200.
American Airlines has opened a new grab-and-go lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina.
A Volaris flight departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was delayed on Tuesday after a passenger opened an emergency exit door, deploying the evacuation slide during pushback.
Ryanair, a major low-cost airline in Europe, is moving forward with plans to phase out its Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft as part of a broader fleet renewal strategy.