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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.
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.
American Airlines has begun recruiting Hebrew-speaking flight attendants, a move that may indicate plans to resume flights to Israel.
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.
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.
European airline easyJet has announced plans to open its first base outside Europe, selecting Marrakech, Morocco as the location.
Spirit Airlines plans to furlough 365 additional pilots in the first quarter of 2026, according to information reported by Reuters.
Airbus has emerged as the leading commercial aircraft manufacturer in the 2020s, surpassing Boeing in both deliveries and overall sales.
In November, airlines in the United States are scheduled to operate 576 daily international long-haul passenger flights.
The transatlantic air market, connecting North America and Europe, remains a central focus for global aviation.
In 2025, the pay landscape for regional airline pilots in the United States has changed significantly compared to a decade ago.
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.
Wizz Air has announced changes to its network for the winter 2025/2026 season, discontinuing service to 22 airports compared to the previous winter.
German leisure airline Discover Airlines has announced plans to expand its fleet to 40 aircraft by mid-2028.
China’s largest state-owned airlines have formally opposed a US plan that would bar them from flying over Russian airspace on routes to and from the United States.
Since 2022, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have led the US airline industry in profitability by focusing on premium seating, spend-based loyalty programs, and large international networks.
Low-cost carriers (LCCs) have become a significant part of the global aviation landscape since their emergence in the latter half of the twentieth century, following deregulation in the industry.
American Airlines has announced a new partnership with Italian coffee brand Lavazza, aiming to enhance the passenger experience by serving Lavazza coffee on its flights and in its lounges starting in early 2026.
Delta Air Lines continues to operate a significant number of Boeing 717 aircraft, which it first began using in 2013 after acquiring them from Southwest Airlines.
Operating costs for the Boeing 757 in 2025 are expected to range between $12,000 and $25,000 per block hour.