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News from October 2025
American air dominance continues to lead globally in the number of military pilots, maintaining its top position three decades after the end of the Cold War.
All Nippon Airways (ANA), a member of the Star Alliance, continues to operate all three variants of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as part of its fleet in 2025.
A collision between two Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft operated by Endeavor Air under the Delta Connection brand occurred at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday evening.
British Airways has announced plans to begin nonstop service between St. Louis Lambert International Airport and London Heathrow Airport starting in April 2026.
Spirit Airlines has announced a tentative agreement with aircraft lessor AerCap to reject 27 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts.
Emirates is set to operate up to 13 daily passenger flights between Dubai and London during the upcoming winter season, marking a new record for the airline on this route.
American Airlines and United Airlines, two of the largest carriers in the United States, continue their longstanding rivalry as they expand and modernize their fleets.
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to begin scheduled flights to Anchorage Airport (ANC) in Alaska during the first half of 2026.
Since its first flight in November 2016 and subsequent entry into service, the Bombardier Global 7500 has set a new benchmark in business aviation by achieving 150 city-pair speed records.
Captain Chris, an experienced international airline captain, will be writing a regular column for Simple Flying.
Qantas has announced that its regional subsidiary, QantasLink, will close three staff bases in Canberra, Hobart, and Mildura as part of a restructuring plan.
Delta Air Lines has been upgrading its Boeing 737 fleet by replacing blended winglets with Split Scimitar Winglets, a move aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing the airline's carbon footprint.
When Boeing launched the 737-200 in the late 1960s, it was intended as a short-haul aircraft for airlines.
British Airways has announced it will launch a new route between London Heathrow and St. Louis, with flights set to begin on April 19, 2025.
Airbus is set to open new final assembly lines (FALs) for its A320neo family aircraft in both the United States and China this October, aiming to boost production rates despite ongoing political tensions between the two countries.
American Airlines is preparing to introduce the Airbus A321XLR, a new long-range narrowbody aircraft that will play a significant role in its future fleet strategy.
Pratt & Whitney, GE Aerospace, and Honeywell are advancing the development of small turbofan engines for future unmanned fighter drones.
An Airbus A380 that previously flew for Malaysia Airlines has been relocated from France to the United Arab Emirates after nearly three years in storage.
The global commercial aviation industry is facing a significant bottleneck in aircraft manufacturing, with airlines experiencing delays in receiving new planes from Boeing and Airbus.
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy and the Boeing 747 were both pioneers in the widebody aircraft category, with the C-5 making its first flight in June 1968 and the 747 entering service in January 1970.