News from September 2025
Families of those killed in the January 29 midair collision near Washington, DC have filed a federal lawsuit against American Airlines, PSA Airlines, the US Army, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
American Airlines has introduced a new status match program that allows travelers to not only match their loyalty status from competing airlines but also upgrade to a higher tier within the American Airlines AAdvantage program.
A Rossiya Airlines Sukhoi Superjet 100 and a Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-300 were involved in a ground collision at Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) on the evening of September 24, 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is en route to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, traveling aboard a VIP-configured Boeing 767 operated by the Israeli Air Force.
Southwest Airlines, the world's largest operator of the Boeing 737, is reducing its fleet of 737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft as part of a long-term plan to retire these models by 2031.
Boeing has announced plans to move its F/A-18 Super Hornet Service Life Modification (SLM) work from St. Louis, Missouri, beginning in 2026 and ending by 2027.
The French aviation market is expected to see steady growth over the next decade, with projections indicating an increase from $6.23 billion in 2024 to $7.47 billion by 2033.
Boeing's B-17 Flying Fortress holds the record for the best-selling combat aircraft in history, with 12,731 units produced.
Just over a year after a collision at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport left a Bombardier CRJ900 regional jet with catastrophic damage, Delta Air Lines has completed repairs and returned the aircraft to service.
Not all economy class seats offer the same level of comfort, and some airlines have distinguished themselves by providing passengers with more enjoyable experiences.
The Airbus A380, known as the world's largest commercial airliner, continues to operate with ten airlines despite its production ending in 2021.
Airbus and Boeing have competed in the commercial aircraft industry for over fifty years, forming a duopoly that dominates the global market.
The United States Air Force and Navy have developed their aircraft fleets based on different operational needs and environments.
Cathay Pacific is set to resume flights to Seattle in March 2026, marking the first time since early 2020 that the airline will serve the city.
The Park Hyatt Tokyo, which closed in May 2024 for renovations, is set to reopen on December 9, 2025.
Lufthansa Airlines will introduce a special livery on a new Boeing 787-9 to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Over the past several years, major hotel groups have introduced new brands to broaden their appeal to travelers.
Breeze Airways has announced it will begin international service for the first time, following regulatory approval.
The Citi Strata Premier Card is positioned as a mid-tier travel credit card from Citi, offering rewards for everyday spending and access to transfer partners.
Air Canada has announced plans to launch three new seasonal routes between Canada and the United States in summer 2026, even as travel between the two countries has declined.