News from 2025
Boeing has reportedly started the initial phases of designing a new single-aisle aircraft, according to The Wall Street Journal.
When passengers board an aircraft, they may notice that the cabin lights are dimmed before takeoff and landing.
The Boeing 777X is set to bring significant changes to both airlines and passengers with its new cabin architecture and technological advancements.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has the largest number of pilots in the world, with an estimated 14,486 pilots, according to figures referenced from previous reporting by Simple Flying.
Cirium, an aviation data analytics platform, has released its forecast for the global aircraft market over the next two decades.
Emirates, the largest operator of the Airbus A380, has recently purchased ownership of an A380 it was already leasing from Stratos, a move that shifts legal ownership but does not add a new aircraft to its fleet.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 diverted to Salt Lake City International Airport on October 16, 2025, after an object struck and cracked the cockpit windshield while cruising at 36,000 feet.
Qatar Airways, one of the leading airlines in the Middle East, continues to operate a diverse fleet as it serves its global network from Doha Hamad International Airport.
In October, several airlines are operating some of the shortest scheduled flights using the Airbus A350, a widebody aircraft more commonly associated with long-haul travel.
The Boeing 737 MAX program, once marked by controversy and tragedy, is no longer widely seen as a total failure, though its recovery remains delicate.
Air Canada has expanded its narrowbody fleet by acquiring four used Airbus A320 aircraft that previously operated for Alaska Airlines.
In August 1997, Boeing merged with McDonnell Douglas, marking a significant change in the U.S. commercial aviation industry.
Next month, Condor will end its 35-year operation of the Boeing 757 family, marking a significant change in European commercial aviation.
Thai Airways is seeking approval from its board of directors to acquire up to 10 new widebody aircraft, aiming to restore capacity lost after retiring older jets.
FedEx has announced the addition of five weekly flights connecting the Asia-Pacific region to its European hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Hesse's Minister President Boris Rhein officially named a new Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 “Frankfurt am Main” at Frankfurt Airport.
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Midway Partnership have announced the opening of two new retail stores, Chicago Sports and Johnston & Murphy, at Midway International Airport.
A group of employees at Dennis Taylor & Co. have filed federal charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 926.
Travelers planning to fly for the upcoming holidays are being advised to book their flights soon, as current data suggests that airfares are at their lowest now and will likely increase as the holiday season approaches.
Breeze Airways announced on Tuesday that it will make significant changes to its Breezy Rewards program starting next year.