News from July 2025
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, introduced in 2005, remains a significant component of the United States Air Force's fleet.
Flight AAL790D, operated by American Airlines, remains grounded at Tulsa International Airport after a tug collided with its Airbus A321 before departure from Denver International Airport.
An incident at Boston Logan International Airport involved a Sky Chef catering vehicle colliding with an American Eagle Embraer E175 jet.
Oman Air has officially become the 15th member of the oneworld alliance, marking a significant milestone for the Omani flag carrier.
Among the leading US budget carriers, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines are key ultra-low-cost players.
On June 30, Europe saw the introduction of a new fifth freedom service between Istanbul Airport and Athens, operated by Sichuan Airlines.
The Boeing 747, an iconic aircraft introduced in the 1960s, has played a significant role beyond commercial aviation.
Simple Flying has compiled data from Cirium regarding WestJet's flight operations for June 2025.
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, widely known as the 'Warthog,' holds a significant place in the United States Air Force's history.
Qantas has officially received its first Airbus A321XLR, marking a significant milestone as the first Asia-Pacific airline to operate this long-range narrowbody aircraft.
Western aviation regulators from the United States, the United Kingdom, and France have expressed concerns about the investigation into the crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is planning a return to the narrowbody aircraft engine market after more than ten years.
Next March, Turkish Airlines will resume flights between its Istanbul Airport hub and London Stansted.
Virgin Atlantic, established in 1984 by Randolph Fields and Alan Hellary as British Atlantic Airways, has grown into one of the UK's prominent airlines.
Back in February 2013, US Airways announced its merger with American Airlines to form the world's largest airline.
On June 26, Air Canada launched a new route from Montreal to Edinburgh, marking the first time this route has been served.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an antitrust investigation into the proposed merger between Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems.
Boeing has initiated a request to engine manufacturers for the development of engines to power its future single-aisle 737 replacement.
Boeing has appointed Jesus "Jay" Malave as its new Chief Financial Officer and executive vice president, effective August 15, 2025.
The United States Supreme Court has declined to review a lawsuit involving the Department of Justice (DOJ) and two major airlines, American Airlines and JetBlue.