News from February 2025
Both commercial and private aviation involve flying passengers to their destinations, but they differ significantly in terms of flexibility.
At least 19 aircraft have gone missing in the 21st century, with the latest potential case involving a Bering Air Cessna 208 Caravan that disappeared on February 6.
The Super Bowl, regarded as one of the most significant sporting events globally, is set to bring a surge in air travel to New Orleans this year.
Several U.S. colleges have incorporated private aircraft into their operations, primarily to support athletic programs and recruitment efforts.
Millions of federal employees are facing uncertainty following recent directives from the new administration.
The continent of Europe is linked by direct flights to nearly every part of the world, with some routes extending as far as Australia and South America.
Over 75 airlines are expected to operate long-haul passenger flights to and from the United States this year.
Boeing's 747 aircraft, introduced in 1970, transformed long-haul air travel with its iconic design and significant passenger capacity.
On a recent Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Houston, an incident involving an unruly passenger led to significant disruption.
When analyzing an airline's profitability, the load factor is a key performance indicator.
In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints across the United States.
Spanish airline Iberia is preparing for a busy summer in 2025, with plans to increase its seat availability by 14% on flights to the United States.
Boeing's decision to build the 767 was influenced by several key factors.
The Boeing 717, a derivative of the McDonnell Douglas MD-80, is becoming increasingly rare in the United States.
Frontier Airlines has submitted a formal application to operate a new route connecting El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia, with Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Long-haul flights between the United States and Europe continue to offer first-class travel experiences, albeit with a limited number of airlines maintaining such services.
Starlux Airlines has unveiled a new route linking Taipei Taoyuan International Airport with Ontario International Airport in California.
Spirit Airlines is expanding its services with a new flight route connecting Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Manchester Airport, the third-busiest in the United Kingdom, offers several nonstop flight options to the United States.
Emirates, a major airline based in Dubai, is facing delays in the delivery of its ordered Boeing 777X aircraft.