News from August 2025
Israel has agreed to purchase two additional Boeing KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling tankers, according to a report from The Jerusalem Post.
A team of students from Korea and Vietnam won the top prize at the 2025 FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge (ITC) Asia Pacific finals, according to an announcement by Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) on August 25.
Alaska Airlines has announced the launch of Atmos Rewards, a new loyalty program that merges its former Mileage Plan with HawaiianMiles.
A US Navy pilot from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 ejected from a Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet off the coast of Virginia on August 20.
SWISS has announced a new first class product called the First Grand Suite, which will be introduced on its Airbus widebody aircraft starting in early 2026.
Delta Air Lines has announced a new initiative that allows its customers and employees to select the airline’s next European destination.
United Airlines has made a new investment in the supersonic aviation sector through its venture capital division, United Airlines Ventures.
As incidents of turbulence increase globally, airlines and aircraft manufacturers are responding with new strategies and technologies to ensure passenger safety and operational reliability.
The Boeing 777-300ER and the Boeing 747-400 are two of the most well-known widebody airliners in recent aviation history.
The Lockheed U-2, known as the "Dragon Lady," remains an active part of the US Air Force's reconnaissance fleet, with 33 aircraft currently in service.
More than two decades after its introduction, the Boeing 777-300ER continues to play a key role in long-haul air travel, particularly on routes between international cities and the United States.
Boeing is reportedly in advanced discussions with China to sell up to 500 commercial jets, a move that could mark the largest single order for the US manufacturer in years.
On August 19, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-800 experienced a significant mechanical issue while operating flight DL1893 from Orlando International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced it will cut half of its US network, a move that reflects the ongoing challenges faced by long-haul low-cost carriers in the transatlantic market.
British Airways has announced its plans for the summer 2026 schedule, introducing several changes to its route network and increasing capacity on select services.
Lockheed was once a major name in the commercial aircraft industry, alongside companies like Boeing and McDonnell Douglas.
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Airbus A400M has been observed flying multiple missions over California and Arizona in mid-2025.
Airbus has introduced an Entry-into-Service (EIS) package for its A220 aircraft, aiming to support airlines as they add the model to their fleets.
The Boeing 747, known for its distinctive hump and four engines, has played a major role in both passenger and cargo aviation since the early 1970s.
The Douglas Aircraft Company, founded in 1921 by Donald Wills Douglas Sr. in Southern California, played a significant role in the early days of American aerospace and defense manufacturing.
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