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News from October 2025
Emirates continues to operate the largest fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft in 2025, with 118 jets.
American Airlines has added two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, registered as N313UR and N812UP, to its fleet.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has announced plans to expand its route network for the summer of 2026, introducing eight new routes and increasing capacity from several key US airports.
United Airlines continues to expand its use of the Boeing 737 MAX for long-haul routes in 2025, operating some of the longest nonstop flights with this aircraft type.
Lufthansa has started flying its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft equipped with the new Allegris cabin, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet renewal efforts.
Jay Leno, known for his work as a comedian and host, recently featured the Cirrus SR22T G7+ aircraft on his YouTube channel, Jay Leno's Garage.
United Airlines has announced the addition of five new and returning European routes from its East Coast hubs, including flights from Newark to Glasgow and Santiago de Compostela.
The Airbus A350 has been a significant contributor to Airbus's position as the largest commercial aircraft manufacturer, with nearly 700 deliveries and more than 1,400 orders since its introduction in 2015.
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has not received a new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft since the door plug incident involving its MAX 9 in January 2024.
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering a ban on Chinese airlines flying to the United States from using Russian airspace, according to a report by Reuters.
Between October 7 and 12, Frontier Airlines launched 15 new domestic routes, expanding its network across the United States.
Emirates is marking Diwali with special offerings for passengers both onboard its flights and in its lounges.
A Fiji Airways Boeing 737-800 returned to Christchurch Airport on October 9 after a bird strike occurred shortly after takeoff.
BermudAir will expand its service in the New York region by launching nonstop flights to Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport later this month.
Kawal Preet, executive vice president of Planning, Engineering, and Transformation at FedEx, has been named to the "Fortune Most Powerful Women Asia 2025" list.
Delta Air Lines is preparing to retire its fleet of Boeing 717 aircraft, which have been in service with the airline for over a decade.
The Airbus A340, once a mainstay of long-haul international travel, is approaching the end of its operational life in commercial aviation.
When the Airbus A380 was introduced in 2007, it was promoted as a major step forward in aviation.
On October 3, 2025, the High Court of Justice dismissed Alaska Airlines' appeal regarding trademark royalties owed to the Virgin Group.
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has projected that the global commercial aviation fleet will double over the next two decades.