News from 2025
Virgin Australia has introduced a new seating option called 'Neighbour-Free Seating', allowing passengers to bid for an empty adjacent seat on selected routes.
Delta Air Lines is phasing out blended winglets on its aircraft in favor of more advanced split scimitar winglets, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve fuel efficiency and meet sustainability goals.
PLAY Airlines, the Icelandic low-cost carrier known for its red livery and based at Keflavik International Airport, has ceased operations after a little over four years.
Nashville International Airport is facing significant safety risks due to a shortage of air traffic controllers and outdated control tower technology.
Emirates continues to rely heavily on the Boeing 777 for its long-haul operations in 2025, maintaining one of the world’s largest fleets of this aircraft type.
Russia has failed to regain its seat on the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) governing council after receiving only 87 votes, falling short of the 93 required for membership in the 36-member body.
The US Air Force is modernizing its fleet with advanced jets that integrate stealth, sensors, and networked warfare capabilities.
Landing at some airports is considered especially difficult due to factors such as challenging terrain, short runways, and complex approaches.
A German company, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), has announced via social media that it has received a request from a new customer to perform reactivation work on an older Airbus A380 aircraft.
Lufthansa Group has announced plans to cut approximately 4,000 jobs by 2030 as part of a major restructuring effort aimed at increasing profitability.
Airbus is preparing for the final quarter of 2025 with plans to increase aircraft deliveries and maintain its annual targets.
The Boeing 747, once the largest passenger aircraft in the world before being surpassed by the Airbus A380, continues to operate a limited number of commercial flights as its presence in passenger service declines.
Lufthansa will operate 851 flights using its Airbus A340 aircraft in October, according to data from Cirium.
Alaska Airlines is expanding its use of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on long-haul routes, with several flights now scheduled to last nearly nine hours.
The Airbus A380, once the largest passenger aircraft ever built, continues to play a significant role in aviation nearly two decades after its first flight.
Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney are two of the largest aircraft engine manufacturers in the commercial aviation sector.
Etihad Airways has announced the addition of 29 new and returning routes from its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport as of September 29, 2025.
United Airlines has introduced a new trial program aimed at reducing the time international travelers spend in transit when connecting through U.S. airports.
Iceland's Play Airlines has ceased operations effective immediately, after four years of service.
Shares of Boeing fell by 1.89% on Monday, closing at $217.08.