News from August 2025
Southwest Airlines has announced a change to its policy for plus-size passengers who require extra seating.
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to expand its Caribbean service with new nonstop flights to St. Maarten beginning in April 2026.
JetBlue has expanded its partnership with Condor Airlines, allowing members of the JetBlue TrueBlue loyalty program to both earn and redeem points on Condor-operated flights.
Frontier Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its flight network, adding 20 new or returning routes that will connect 14 cities across the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a 2024 incident involving a CargoJet Boeing 767-300F.
The Boeing 777-200, which first flew in 1994, is nearing the end of its operational life for many major airlines.
The only Conroy Skymonster, a unique outsize cargo aircraft built in the late 1960s, has been dismantled, but its legacy continues through limited edition collectibles.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will work with Boeing on scenario-based planning, known as tabletop exercises, before considering whether to allow the company to produce more than 38 737 MAX aircraft per month.
American Airlines continues to hold the largest share of flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with 88% of all movements in September, including those operated by its regional affiliate American Eagle.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has installed a new Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) on runway 8-26, aiming to improve safety during emergency takeoff or landing situations.
The Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter has been in production for more than six decades, serving in various roles from hauling artillery in Vietnam to delivering relief supplies after natural disasters.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has completed his first year at the helm of the aerospace manufacturer, taking charge during a period marked by significant challenges.
The United States and Canada recently concluded the 2025 Northern Edge military exercise in Alaska, bringing together over 6,400 personnel from all branches of the US Armed Forces.
Over the past decade, regional aviation has experienced significant changes as airlines look for aircraft that can serve short-haul routes profitably.
OAG has released data ranking the world’s busiest airports by seat capacity for August 2025, reflecting commercial passenger traffic during a peak summer travel period in the Northern Hemisphere.
Ethiopian Airlines Group has inaugurated a new airport in Yabello, located in the southern part of Oromia Regional State.