News from September 2025
London Heathrow Airport's planning costs for its proposed third runway have surpassed $1 billion, a figure that is likely to impact both airlines and passengers through increased charges.
A British Airways pilot has been suspended after leaving the cockpit door open for an extended period during a transatlantic flight.
Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay nearly $79 million to settle a class action lawsuit related to a 2020 incident in which one of its flights dumped jet fuel over residential and business areas in Los Angeles.
Delta Air Lines is preparing to become the only U.S. airline to operate the Airbus A350-1000, with its first deliveries expected in 2026.
Delta Air Lines is moving forward with the installation of split scimitar winglets on its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER aircraft, aiming to improve fuel efficiency and modernize its fleet.
The Airbus A380, known as the world’s largest passenger aircraft, was designed for long-haul international routes with the capacity to carry nearly 500 passengers.
Qantas has expanded its order for Airbus A321XLR aircraft to 48, with 16 of these set to feature lie-flat business seats and seatback entertainment.
Air Canada continues to operate some of the world’s longest nonstop flights with its fleet of six Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in 2025.
The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental features a notably large vertical stabilizer, or tail, which is necessary to maintain stability and control due to the aircraft’s extended fuselage.
The Airbus A350 has become a major player in the long-haul aviation market since its introduction in 2015.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is recognized as the busiest airport in the world by passenger numbers and aircraft movements.
A Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner originally destined for All Nippon Airways (ANA) has finally been delivered after an incident in July delayed its handover.
Six unions representing American Airlines employees have publicly criticized the company’s financial performance and called for greater management accountability.
Iran Air has retired its last Airbus A300B4, marking the end of passenger operations for this aircraft type worldwide.
JetBlue, the sixth-largest airline in the United States by flight numbers this September, has seen its network activity decline compared to last year.
Singapore Airlines has announced upcoming changes to its KrisFlyer loyalty program, set to take effect on November 1, 2025.
American Airlines has continued to phase out seatback entertainment screens on its domestic fleet, a move that sets it apart from other major US carriers.
Qatar Airways has experienced several significant changes since its legal dispute with Airbus over the A350 fleet's surface degradation.
Southwest Airlines is facing more than $2.3 million in fines after Arizona’s labor department determined the airline retaliated against employees for taking paid time off they had earned.
United Airlines has taken delivery of five Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft in the past week, signaling both the airline’s rapid fleet expansion and improvements in Boeing’s production capabilities.