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News from August 2025
Some of the longest nonstop flights in the world operate to and from the United States.
Southwest Airlines has announced a new partnership with Taiwan-based China Airlines, expanding its reach to Asia through an interline agreement.
Delta Air Lines has opted to leave some of its new Airbus aircraft in Europe instead of bringing them to the United States for service.
California-based JetZero has announced a partnership with SHZ Advanced Technologies to develop liquid hydrogen storage and distribution systems for its blended-wing airliner.
Simple Flying will host an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with its Managing Editors, Tom Boon and Sumit Singh, on August 27.
Earlier this week, a near-miss incident occurred at Wakkanai Airport in Japan involving an ANA Wings Dash 8 turboprop and an airport vehicle.
Earlier this week, Delta Air Lines flight DL668 from New York JFK to San Francisco International was diverted to John Glenn Columbus International Airport due to a medical emergency onboard.
Located on the Toronto Islands, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) serves as a key access point for travelers seeking proximity to downtown Toronto.
The Airbus A380, once hailed as the future of air travel for its size and capacity, ended production after just 251 deliveries.
Portland International Jetport (PWM) is facing scrutiny over its acceptance of an $18 million federal grant amid questions about cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A recent report by a Parliamentary Committee in India has raised concerns about flight safety due to a significant shortage of technical and regulatory staff at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
New Zealand has announced a major investment in its defense sector with the planned acquisition of Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and Airbus A321XLR jets.
Spirit Airlines is facing new questions about its financial stability just months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11, introduced in the 1990s as a tri-jet widebody aircraft, marked an important step in aviation development with features like quieter engines and extended range.
On August 21, Air Canada resumed full service with 260 aircraft available after a period of disruption linked to ongoing labor negotiations.
Lufthansa is increasing its use of Boeing 747 aircraft in August 2025, despite a global decline in flights operated by this model.
United Airlines is preparing for what it expects to be its busiest Labor Day travel period on record, with projections of around 3.1 million passengers flying over the six-day window from Thursday, August 28, to Tuesday, September 2.
The Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle launched on August 21 for its eighth mission, marking another milestone in the vehicle's ongoing role as a platform for advanced experimentation and testing in orbit.
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 operating as flight NK2298 from Philadelphia to San Juan attracted attention after flight-tracking data indicated it flew near Hurricane Erin on August 18.
United Airlines, based in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the oldest and largest commercial airlines in the United States.