News from October 2025
Airbus Helicopters has launched a new parts distribution center in Western Australia to improve the speed and efficiency of spare parts delivery throughout the country.
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new single-aisle, twin-engine jet to eventually replace its 737 MAX family.
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, operating as flight UA939 from London Heathrow to San Francisco International Airport, diverted back to London on September 28, 2025, after pilots reported airframe vibrations during the flight.
Health inspectors have temporarily closed the United Club lounge operated by United Airlines at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) after it failed a recent inspection.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A350 are both leading examples of modern, fuel-efficient widebody aircraft.
The Boeing 747, once a mainstay of global air travel, is now a rare sight at airports.
Qatar Airways will continue to operate its Airbus A380 fleet on a limited number of high-capacity routes during the upcoming winter season.
Coinciding with Climate Week NYC 2025, Forbes has named Karen Blanks Ellis, chief sustainability officer and vice president of Environmental Affairs at FedEx, to its 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders list.
Copa Airlines has launched a new route between Panama City and Tucuman, Argentina, marking its first service to this Argentinian city.
The Boeing 757, once a key aircraft for airlines seeking to serve long and thin routes, is seeing its role diminish in the current aviation market.
The Boeing 737 MAX series, introduced less than a decade ago, builds on an aircraft design that dates back more than 50 years.
The distinction between domestic and international first class air travel is evolving, with airlines making significant changes to their premium cabins.
Air New Zealand and DoorDash have announced a new partnership that allows Airpoints members to earn rewards through everyday food deliveries.
Marriott International has announced the launch of a new collection of outdoor-focused accommodations and a travel platform named Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors.
Fuel dumping is a procedure used by pilots in certain emergency situations to reduce an aircraft’s weight before landing.
Since its debut in 2007, the Airbus A380 has been a prominent figure in high-capacity, long-haul air travel.
More than 3,700 airports around the world are scheduled to operate passenger flights in October.
The Boeing 717, originally known as the McDonnell Douglas MD-95, continues to be used by some airlines despite being out of production since 2006.
Air Austral, an airline based on Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean, has decided to retire its entire fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
Passport applicants in the United States are being advised to renew their documents as soon as possible due to a potential government shutdown, which could impact processing times.