News from August 2025
Airports throughout the United Kingdom experienced significant operational disruption on Wednesday following a technical failure at the Swanwick air traffic control (ATC) center, operated by NATS.
Qatar Airways has announced plans to increase its daily flights between Doha and London Heathrow Airport to 10 each way for the upcoming 2025/26 northern hemisphere winter season.
Ryanair has announced it will withdraw from three French airports, citing increased airfare taxes as the main reason.
Airbus reported a rise in both revenue and profit for the first half of 2025, even as it delivered fewer aircraft than during the same period last year.
Travel disruptions spread across the United States West Coast, Hawaii, and Japan after tsunami warnings were issued following a powerful earthquake off eastern Russia on July 29, 2025.
The Airbus A350 is recognized among pilots and airlines, including Cathay Pacific, for its ability to land at lower speeds compared to other widebody aircraft.
Boston Logan International Airport will soon welcome SWISS's Airbus A350-900, making Boston the first long-haul destination for this aircraft from Zurich.
Chicago’s aviation landscape is often defined by O’Hare International Airport, one of the world’s busiest and a central hub for both domestic and international flights.
Six new long-haul routes are set to launch in the United States between August and October, with most inaugurations taking place toward the end of October as northern airlines transition to their winter schedules.
Only four airlines currently operate the Boeing 747 as a passenger aircraft, and each is seeking to retire these jets as soon as possible.
A traveler’s recent experience on Delta Airlines highlights both strengths and shortcomings in the carrier’s domestic economy service.
Swiss International Air Lines has introduced new cabins for its upcoming Airbus A350-900 aircraft, featuring updated first-class and business-class products.
Alaska Airlines has announced plans to expand its international network with new nonstop flights from Seattle to London Heathrow and Reykjavik, Iceland.
Navy Federal Credit Union has introduced a secured credit card aimed at helping military personnel, veterans, their families, and Department of Defense employees build or rebuild their credit while earning cash back on purchases.
Southwest Airlines will begin offering assigned seating on flights departing Jan. 27, 2026, ending its long-standing open seating policy.
Breeze Airways has announced an expansion that adds service to two new cities—Lincoln, Nebraska, and Kingsport, Tennessee—along with seven new routes.
An audit by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India's aviation regulator, has identified more than 50 safety violations at Air India over the past year.
A Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 was forced to divert twice in succession due to a mechanical issue, leading to the eventual cancellation of the flight.
A United States Air Force C-130J Super Hercules has returned to flight after undergoing a major repair at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Lufthansa Group reported a strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2025, despite facing ongoing global challenges.