News from October 2025
Landing at some airports is considered especially difficult due to factors such as challenging terrain, short runways, and complex approaches.
A German company, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), has announced via social media that it has received a request from a new customer to perform reactivation work on an older Airbus A380 aircraft.
Lufthansa Group has announced plans to cut approximately 4,000 jobs by 2030 as part of a major restructuring effort aimed at increasing profitability.
Airbus is preparing for the final quarter of 2025 with plans to increase aircraft deliveries and maintain its annual targets.
The Boeing 747, once the largest passenger aircraft in the world before being surpassed by the Airbus A380, continues to operate a limited number of commercial flights as its presence in passenger service declines.
Lufthansa will operate 851 flights using its Airbus A340 aircraft in October, according to data from Cirium.
Alaska Airlines is expanding its use of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on long-haul routes, with several flights now scheduled to last nearly nine hours.
The Airbus A380, once the largest passenger aircraft ever built, continues to play a significant role in aviation nearly two decades after its first flight.
Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney are two of the largest aircraft engine manufacturers in the commercial aviation sector.
Etihad Airways has announced the addition of 29 new and returning routes from its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport as of September 29, 2025.
United Airlines has introduced a new trial program aimed at reducing the time international travelers spend in transit when connecting through U.S. airports.
Iceland's Play Airlines has ceased operations effective immediately, after four years of service.
Shares of Boeing fell by 1.89% on Monday, closing at $217.08.
Chinese airlines operating flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to destinations in China are paying Russia significant sums in air traffic control (ATC) fees, according to recent research.
Why airlines rely on boeing’s durable long-haul workhorse: inside the legacy of the boeing 777-300er
The Boeing 777-300ER has become a mainstay in long-haul aviation since its introduction more than two decades ago.
American Airlines has made the Boeing 787 Dreamliner a central part of its international and premium long-haul strategy since introducing the aircraft in 2015.
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal has finished a multiyear renovation, with the final updates set to be revealed on October 1.
American Airlines has announced a new partnership with Porter Airlines, a Canadian carrier known for its expanding network and new aircraft.
A federal government shutdown appears likely as lawmakers and President Donald Trump have yet to reach an agreement on funding.
Cathay Pacific is seeking to strengthen its position as a premium Asian airline in the United States, focusing on expanding services from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to key U.S. markets rather than simply adding new destinations.