News from October 2025
In 2025, the rivalry between Boeing and Lockheed Martin continues to shape military aviation, with both companies holding significant roles in defense programs for the United States and allied nations.
The Boeing 747, known as the "Queen of the Skies," has been a major figure in global aviation since its introduction.
Flight attendants pay close attention to passengers as they board, using this brief interaction to make important assessments for safety and comfort throughout the flight.
Delta Air Lines announced plans to launch nonstop flights between New York City and Porto, Portugal, beginning in May 2026.
London Heathrow Airport is once again considering the addition of a third runway as part of a major modernization effort.
The Boeing 777-8F is the newest freighter in the Boeing 777X family, designed to replace and improve upon the current Boeing 777F on long-haul cargo routes.
Later this year, Air Algérie will launch two of the world’s longest nonstop flights operated by the Airbus A330neo.
United Airlines has played a central role in shaping Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) into one of the world’s leading aviation hubs.
Breeze Airways has announced plans to begin its first international flights in early 2026, following approval from the US Department of Transportation earlier this year.
Boeing, one of the largest commercial aircraft manufacturers in the world, employs nearly 50,000 people globally and reported almost $33 billion in revenue in 2024.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced plans to increase its seat capacity by 20% for the summer of 2026, introducing its largest schedule to date.
United Airlines has announced plans to upgrade its check-in lobby at Guam’s Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport, as well as introduce new aircraft on routes serving the region.
United Airlines has announced a major update to its Guam operations, revealing plans to replace its aging Boeing 737-800 fleet at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport with new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Delta Air Lines will discontinue its service between Geneva Airport (GVA) and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on October 20, ending a three-year operation on the route.
Unveiled in December 2022, the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is the first new bomber introduced by the United States in over 30 years.
Boeing and striking machinists in St. Louis will involve a federal mediator in their next round of contract negotiations, scheduled for September 30, 2025.
Alaska Airlines has completed the retirement of its Boeing 737-900 fleet, marking the end of more than two decades of service for these aircraft.
Southwest Airlines has played a significant role in shaping the North American air travel market through its distinct operational model.
Lockheed Martin aircraft continue to play a major role in the air forces of countries around the world, serving as critical assets for both combat and transport missions.
The Boeing 777 family has played a significant role in the evolution of long-haul commercial aviation since its first flight in June 1994.