News from 2025
Singapore Airlines is set to operate a younger fleet in 2025, with an average aircraft age of just 8.5 years.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Russian air defenses were responsible for the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 last year, resulting in the deaths of 38 people.
Boeing's $13 billion merger with McDonnell Douglas in 1997 marked a major shift in the aerospace industry, combining two significant US aircraft manufacturers.
SWISS has received its first Airbus A350-900, marking a significant update to its long-haul fleet.
British Airways has expanded its premium offerings by opening two new lounges at major international airports outside the United Kingdom.
Lufthansa has introduced a Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring a special livery to mark its 100th anniversary.
Emirates continues to operate the largest fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft in 2025, with 118 jets.
American Airlines has added two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, registered as N313UR and N812UP, to its fleet.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has announced plans to expand its route network for the summer of 2026, introducing eight new routes and increasing capacity from several key US airports.
United Airlines continues to expand its use of the Boeing 737 MAX for long-haul routes in 2025, operating some of the longest nonstop flights with this aircraft type.
Lufthansa has started flying its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft equipped with the new Allegris cabin, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet renewal efforts.
Jay Leno, known for his work as a comedian and host, recently featured the Cirrus SR22T G7+ aircraft on his YouTube channel, Jay Leno's Garage.
United Airlines has announced the addition of five new and returning European routes from its East Coast hubs, including flights from Newark to Glasgow and Santiago de Compostela.
The Airbus A350 has been a significant contributor to Airbus's position as the largest commercial aircraft manufacturer, with nearly 700 deliveries and more than 1,400 orders since its introduction in 2015.
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has not received a new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft since the door plug incident involving its MAX 9 in January 2024.
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering a ban on Chinese airlines flying to the United States from using Russian airspace, according to a report by Reuters.
Between October 7 and 12, Frontier Airlines launched 15 new domestic routes, expanding its network across the United States.
Emirates is marking Diwali with special offerings for passengers both onboard its flights and in its lounges.
A Fiji Airways Boeing 737-800 returned to Christchurch Airport on October 9 after a bird strike occurred shortly after takeoff.
BermudAir will expand its service in the New York region by launching nonstop flights to Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport later this month.