News from August 2025
Qatar Airways is adjusting its Airbus A380 operations for the 2025/26 Northern Hemisphere winter season.
The Singapore Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) has published its final report on a runway incursion that took place at Singapore Changi Airport on August 28, 2024.
On August 17, a Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320neo operating as flight SK-1458 from Copenhagen to Oslo returned to Copenhagen Airport shortly after takeoff due to a hydraulic issue.
Thousands of Airbus UK workers represented by Unite, the UK’s largest union, are set to strike for 10 days in September over a pay dispute with the European aircraft manufacturer.
American Airlines will begin a new transcontinental route between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in North Carolina and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) in California.
Lockheed Martin is increasing its annual fighter jet production, reflecting the demands of US defense manufacturing and global partnerships.
In September, the Airbus A380 will be used on five routes that exceed 8,000 miles, according to scheduling data from Cirium.
Boeing's 737 aircraft, one of the most widely used commercial jets, has a long history of operating both with and without winglets.
After a multi-day cabin crew strike that led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights, Air Canada has resumed operations across its network.
Global airline alliances continue to invest in premium lounge experiences as international travel recovers and travelers become more selective about their time at airports.
Boeing and Airbus have both reported their aircraft order and delivery figures for July 2025, showing that while both companies met or came close to their production targets, Airbus continued to outpace Boeing in total deliveries.
Several countries are developing sixth-generation fighter jet programs, but determining which has the most advanced project is difficult due to the classified nature of their future capabilities.
Alaska Airlines has announced plans to install Starlink Wi-Fi on its entire fleet, making high-speed internet available at no cost to Atmos Rewards members.
Swiss International Air Lines has introduced a new premium offering for its first-class passengers called the "Grand Suite."
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch a new nonstop route next summer to one of three southern European islands: Malta, Sardinia, or Ibiza.
Holiday Inn Express will offer free Costa Coffee at its hotels across the United States next weekend, as part of a new partnership between the hotel brand and Costa Coffee.
Alaska Airlines has introduced Atmos Rewards, a new loyalty program that merges its previous Mileage Plan with the HawaiianMiles program.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have launched a new joint loyalty program called Atmos Rewards, marking a significant step following their merger last year.
Two Airbus A321neo aircraft, each only six years old, are set to be dismantled for spare parts.
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are often referred to as the "Big Three" carriers in the United States.