News from 2025
Since August 2022, ITA Airways has experienced significant changes in its operations and fleet.
The world's longest nonstop flight now lasts 19 hours and 20 minutes.
Airbus has opened a second final assembly line for its A320-family aircraft in Mobile, Alabama, aiming to double its production output in the United States over time.
A DHL Airbus A300-600 freighter, registered as D-AEAG, experienced a tail strike during a landing attempt at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Sunday.
A refueling incident at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on October 11, 2025, led to a significant fuel spill involving an American Eagle CRJ-900.
Southwest Airlines remains one of the few major carriers to operate a large fleet of Boeing 737-700 aircraft, even as other airlines have retired the model in favor of larger and newer variants.
In 2008, Hawaiian Airlines announced an order for six Airbus A350-800 aircraft along with six Airbus A330-200s.
American Airlines is introducing new technology and services to improve the passenger experience as competition in the airline industry grows.
United Airlines will operate its first mainline flight equipped with Starlink WiFi on October 15, 2025.
Rolls-Royce has filed a patent for a new hydrogen fuel system designed for gas turbine engines, marking another step in the aviation industry's search for cleaner propulsion technologies.
Finnair has grounded several of its Airbus A320 family aircraft, including eight Airbus A321-200s, after concerns arose over the safety of a seat-cleaning method involving water.
The F-35 Lightning II has become a central element in the United States Air Force’s strategy for maintaining air superiority and adapting to new security challenges.
In response to evolving industry trends and the aging of its fleet, Edelweiss Air has begun retiring its Airbus A340-300 aircraft.
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract worth $173 million for eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, bringing the total number under contract to 34.
Lufthansa remains the world's largest operator of the Boeing 747, flying both the 747-8 and 747-400 variants.
United Airlines increases Boeing 757 transatlantic flights with new Washington Dulles-Keflavik route
United Airlines is set to operate more Boeing 757 flights to Europe during the summer of 2026 than it has in any year since 2017.
Ch-aviation data indicates that several Airbus A340 aircraft remain in service after more than three decades, with the oldest belonging to the Saudi Arabian Royal Flight.
Etihad Airways has expanded its network with the launch of two new routes from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa and Krabi.
British Airways continues to operate one of the world’s largest Airbus A380 fleets, with 12 aircraft based at London Heathrow Airport.
American Airlines has unveiled a special livery to mark its upcoming 100th anniversary in 2026.