News from September 2025
Atmos Rewards, the new joint loyalty program from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, has announced two promotions aimed at travelers flying through San Diego International Airport.
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has patented a new design for a long-range widebody commercial airliner, according to an announcement reported by state media channel Tass.
Lufthansa continues to operate a small fleet of Boeing 747-400 aircraft on its international routes, maintaining a connection with an aircraft type that has been central to its operations for decades.
The Boeing 777-300ER, a major long-haul aircraft, is known for its fuel efficiency when measured per passenger.
Boeing has released a new rendering of its proposed F/A-XX, a sixth-generation naval fighter concept intended for the US Navy.
Passengers on a Virgin Australia flight from Bali to Brisbane were asked to relieve themselves in bottles after all of the aircraft’s lavatories became inoperative during the journey.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing approval to begin the next phase of certification testing for its 777X aircraft.
On Friday, August 29, SkyWest Airlines briefly grounded all its flights across the United States due to a technology issue affecting its operational control systems.
Canada is expanding its long-haul air travel options with five new routes set to launch between September and December 2025.
Salt Lake City-based Breeze Airways has decided to cancel its planned nonstop flights between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport (LAN) before the service began.
Southwest Airlines has introduced its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft equipped with a secondary cockpit barrier, a security feature now required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for new commercial passenger jets.
Boeing and Pratt & Whitney have asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for more time and regulatory exemptions to address engine safety issues affecting some Boeing 777 aircraft.
Avelo Airlines has attracted attention for its involvement in deportation flights conducted on behalf of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
Lufthansa is set to begin operating its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner equipped with the new Allegris cabin in October, although most of the business class seats will not be available due to ongoing certification issues.
Flightright, an airline compensation firm, has released its 2025 ranking of the best and worst airlines in Europe.
The Boeing 747, recognized for its distinctive upper deck and four engines, was the first widebody airliner in commercial aviation.
Delta Air Lines is currently the largest operator of two aging Boeing 767 variants in the passenger market: the 767-300ER and the 767-400ER.
Lufthansa will temporarily halt its nonstop flights between St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Frankfurt, Germany, starting February 1, 2026.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has become one of the busiest airports in the world, now ranking third globally by passenger traffic.
London Heathrow continues to lead the world in long-haul scheduled passenger flights, with an average of 251 daily departures planned for September.