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News from August 2025
Simple Flying has released the 263rd episode of its weekly podcast, hosted by Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid.
The first four of 29 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Australian Army have entered final assembly at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona.
The United States government has granted an exemption to Embraer, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, from a proposed 50% tariff on its regional jets.
The United States continues to lead the world in fifth-generation fighter jet technology, with the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor as central figures in its air power.
British Airways has announced that it will operate Avios-only flights between London Heathrow and Cape Town, making every seat on these flights available for booking exclusively with Avios points.
The Airbus A321XLR, the latest addition to the A321neo family, has been certified and entered service in late 2024.
Rolls-Royce is advancing its position in the aviation engine market with the development of the UltraFan, a large and efficient turbofan engine that could impact competitors such as General Electric (GE).
A Boeing 777-300ER operated by American Airlines was forced to return to London Heathrow Airport twice in two days while attempting transatlantic flights to the United States.
Delta Air Lines’ fastest aircraft in its current fleet is the Airbus A350 widebody, which can cruise at approximately 560 mph (900 km/h), or Mach 0.85.
Earlier this year, a Delta Connection Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft crashed in snowy conditions while landing in Toronto.
In the year leading up to April 2025, US air routes saw an average seat load factor (SLF) of 83.1%, according to data from the US Department of Transportation.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) remains one of the smallest operators of the Airbus A380, with a fleet of three aircraft dedicated exclusively to its Tokyo Narita-Honolulu route.
Once a mainstay of commercial aviation, the Boeing 727 has become a rare sight in the skies.
World of Hyatt has announced a new promotion offering guests a 15% bonus on points earned for stays at Under Canvas locations across the United States.
Riyadh Air is preparing to launch daily flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow starting October 26, 2025.
The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail has been identified as the primary replacement for the aging Boeing E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, though its future with the United States Air Force (USAF) remains uncertain.
Ramp is offering a platform aimed at streamlining expense management for U.S.-based businesses with strong cash flow.
Alaska Airlines has announced the addition of seven new routes across 12 cities in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Yesterday, a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER was evacuated at Antalya Airport after smoke was seen coming from its landing gear while taxiing.
Flying Food Group's Miami facility recently held an event to honor its Employee of the Month and celebrate work anniversaries.