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Since its first flight in November 2016 and subsequent entry into service, the Bombardier Global 7500 has set a new benchmark in business aviation by achieving 150 city-pair speed records.
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to begin scheduled flights to Anchorage Airport (ANC) in Alaska during the first half of 2026.
American Airlines and United Airlines, two of the largest carriers in the United States, continue their longstanding rivalry as they expand and modernize their fleets.
Emirates is set to operate up to 13 daily passenger flights between Dubai and London during the upcoming winter season, marking a new record for the airline on this route.
Spirit Airlines has announced a tentative agreement with aircraft lessor AerCap to reject 27 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts.
A collision between two Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft operated by Endeavor Air under the Delta Connection brand occurred at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday evening.
All Nippon Airways (ANA), a member of the Star Alliance, continues to operate all three variants of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as part of its fleet in 2025.
American air dominance continues to lead globally in the number of military pilots, maintaining its top position three decades after the end of the Cold War.
Delta Air Lines is set to expand its European network in 2026 by introducing new routes to Malta, Olbia, and Porto.
Air Canada remains a significant operator in the transatlantic market, with its European network connecting six Canadian airports to 28 destinations across Europe.
Air Canada has announced that it will now provide complimentary beer, wine, and snacks to passengers in all cabin classes and on all flights, including those to Mexico and the Caribbean.
Airbus, now one of the two leading commercial aircraft manufacturers in the world, began as a European response to American dominance in aviation.
Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has secured a contract worth nearly $11 billion from the US Department of the Navy to produce up to 99 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters.
American Airlines and Porter Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership that aims to improve connectivity between the United States and Canada.
The Boeing 777’s flight deck has played a significant role in the aircraft’s popularity among airlines and pilots.
Boeing has announced plans to relocate its F/A-18 Super Hornet upgrade operations from its St. Louis facility in 2026.
A Boeing 747-8 that previously operated for Korean Air has arrived at Hamburg Airport in Germany after a flight from Dayton, Ohio.
The United States federal government has entered a shutdown after Congress failed to extend funding past midnight.
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines remain the largest full-service carriers in the United States.