News from September 2025
California’s airports continue to see strong passenger traffic in 2025 as the aviation industry recovers from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since its launch in 2001, the F-35 Lightning II program has become the largest combat aircraft project to date.
American Airlines has announced a new route that will become its shortest flight to date.
Allegiant Air has announced plans to begin service at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) in California, marking its first time operating from the suburban Los Angeles airport.
JetBlue Airways has retired its Embraer 190 aircraft, marking the end of a two-decade era for the airline’s smallest and oldest jet.
Hilton Honors members are facing higher costs for award stays after the hotel chain increased points pricing at several of its top-tier properties.
United Airlines and Italy's ITA Airways are set to begin a codeshare and loyalty partnership on September 15, marking a step in ITA’s integration into the Lufthansa Group.
The European Parliament has adopted a report urging reforms to public procurement rules, with trade unions calling for measures that ensure public contracts are awarded only to companies whose workers are covered by collective agreements.
Los Angeles World Airports has announced an upcoming Board of Airport Commissioners meeting, scheduled to take place at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on September 18.
United Airlines is currently operating a fleet of 228 widebody aircraft, which includes 12 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.
Dynamic pricing, a model that adjusts prices based on demand and other factors, is now being used at hotel lobby shops in Las Vegas.
The Eurofighter Typhoon is recognized for its high thrust-to-weight ratio and agility, primarily due to its two EJ200 engines.
The Walmart+ membership benefit available to holders of The Platinum Card from American Express and the American Express Business Gold Card is expanding.
Boeing's production of the 737 MAX has fluctuated over recent years due to a series of disruptions and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
The aft fuselage of the first Airbus A350F has reached the final assembly line in Toulouse, marking a significant step for the program.
American Airlines is moving away from offering its Flagship First class as part of a broader trend in the airline industry.
On September 12, Hawaiian Airlines began operating a new long-haul route from Seattle to Seoul Incheon.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has donated the interior gate sign from Gate A17 at Newark Liberty International Airport to the Flight 93 National Memorial.
For two decades, the Boeing 777-300ER has been a key aircraft for airlines operating long-haul, high-density routes.
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to begin service at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) starting April 7, 2026.