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News from October 2025
The Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 are among the most well-known widebody aircraft, though their numbers are declining as airlines move toward more efficient models.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced it will permit Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for some 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft on alternating weeks, starting September 29.
Emirates, one of the world’s largest long-haul airlines, has made significant commitments to both the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet modernization.
United Airlines marked the 35th anniversary of its first flight to Germany with a press conference at Frankfurt Airport earlier this week.
The Royal Thai Air Force has become the first customer for the Airbus A330 MRTT+, an aerial refueling and transport aircraft based on the Airbus A330neo.
The US Air Force is considering the use of business jets as aerial refueling tankers to address the challenge of modernizing its aging tanker fleet.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11, a tri-jet aircraft first introduced in 1990, continues to be a presence in global skies despite production ending in 2001.
Singapore has become the first country to officially classify turbulence as a major inflight threat, equating it with risks such as midair collisions and unauthorized runway incursions.
In 2025, private jet pilots in the United States can expect to earn salaries that are highly competitive with those of commercial airline pilots, though there is considerable variability depending on employer and experience.
Delta Air Lines has announced it will launch a new nonstop route from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Porto Airport (OPO) in Portugal starting May 21, 2026.
Sichuan Airlines will resume non-stop flights between Chengdu and Auckland starting December 7, following a seven-month suspension of the route earlier this year.
United Airlines will soon expand its Starlink Wi-Fi service to larger aircraft, following recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Spirit Airlines will end service at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Hartford's Bradley International Airport on October 31, as part of efforts to reduce costs and streamline operations amid ongoing financial challenges.
Air Canada has discontinued its nonstop service between Vancouver and Dubai less than two years after launching the route in October 2023.
Southwest Airlines has agreed to pay $18.5 million to settle a federal lawsuit brought by employees who alleged the company failed to provide adequate military leave benefits.
Alaska Air Group has announced upcoming leadership changes at both Alaska Airlines and its regional carrier, Horizon Air.
Airbus, one of the world's leading commercial aircraft manufacturers, is preparing to increase production of its A320 family jets in the United States.
United Airlines has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its Boeing 737-800 aircraft equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi.
Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY will end its final route to the United States on October 24, marking a complete withdrawal from the North American market.
In 2025, the Airbus A380 continues to serve some of the world's busiest long-haul routes, with Emirates operating the majority of these flights.