News from 2025
German leisure airline Discover Airlines has announced plans to expand its fleet to 40 aircraft by mid-2028.
Wizz Air has announced changes to its network for the winter 2025/2026 season, discontinuing service to 22 airports compared to the previous winter.
The global economy relies heavily on air cargo carriers, with less than 1% of shipments by volume but about 33% by value transported by air.
In 2025, the pay landscape for regional airline pilots in the United States has changed significantly compared to a decade ago.
The transatlantic air market, connecting North America and Europe, remains a central focus for global aviation.
In November, airlines in the United States are scheduled to operate 576 daily international long-haul passenger flights.
Airbus has emerged as the leading commercial aircraft manufacturer in the 2020s, surpassing Boeing in both deliveries and overall sales.
Spirit Airlines plans to furlough 365 additional pilots in the first quarter of 2026, according to information reported by Reuters.
European airline easyJet has announced plans to open its first base outside Europe, selecting Marrakech, Morocco as the location.
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) series has experienced a significant number of accidents in 2025, with the CRJ900 model being particularly affected.
The five countries with the largest annual air force budgets are the United States, China, Russia, Germany, and India, according to an April 2025 study reported to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
American Airlines has begun recruiting Hebrew-speaking flight attendants, a move that may indicate plans to resume flights to Israel.
American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program members can now use their points to book flights on Chilean low-cost carrier JetSmart directly through American's website.
Canadian airline WestJet has announced plans to retrofit some of its aircraft with new cabin layouts, introducing a no-recline economy section and an upgraded first-class area.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has become the site of increased competition between Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
Russia’s largest airline, Aeroflot, is reportedly preparing to dismantle six Boeing 737s and two Boeing 747s to use their parts for the maintenance of its active fleet.
Boeing has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase the production rate of its 737 MAX aircraft to 42 units per month.
IndiGo has confirmed a firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, increasing its total A350 backlog to 60 jets.
Boeing has received approval from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase the production rate of its 737 MAX aircraft.
The Concorde, once a symbol of rapid air travel and engineering achievement, is no longer in production due to a combination of economic and regulatory challenges.