5 Financial Trade-Offs US Military Pilots Weigh Before Leaving For Airlines
Military pilots have financial trade-offs when transitioning to the commercial sector, although loss of seniority can be bigger for seasoned pilots.
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6 Combat Aircraft Losses & Rescues That Defined Operation Epic Fury
The toll on American aircrew and aircraft in battle with Iran.
Major UAE Carrier Resumes Flights Over Iranian Airspace Despite EASA Warnings Not To
FlyDubai signals tangible savings for passengers and operations with shorter routes and lower emissions after detailed safety checks.
6 NATO Air Forces Ranked By What Their Top Fighter Pilots Take Home In 2026
Ranking the NATO air forces by highest pilot salaries is difficult, although it clusters around North America and Western Europe.
An Extra 4 Months: Air France Pushes Final Airbus A318 Retirement To March 2027
Air France will keep the compact A318 flying select city hops into March, preserving a boutique cabin and 131-seat setup.
1st Flight For Airbus’ A350F Set For Late September 2026
A composite-built freighter brings lighter weight, higher fuel efficiency and extended revenue days for carriers.
The Catch Of Buying An F-35: You Still Need Lockheed Martin To Keep It Stealthy
The fine print at the bottom of the advanced fighter jet.
Lufthansa A380 Lands Short Of Runway, Damages Lights In Munich Just Days After A 787 Overran
No passengers were injured and an investigation is underway.
Deja Vu: 2 American Airlines CRJs With Identical Callsigns Nearly Cross Paths
Two American Airlines CRJs shared an identical callsign, echoing a remarkably similar 737 incident just days later.
16-Hour Flights: United Launches New Ultra-Long Nonstop Route In 2 Weeks [Map]
While the carrier has not previously had nonstop flights, a one-stop option existed in the past. Find out more here!
The 5 Widebody Aircraft Still Flying Years After Passenger Retirement
Passenger retirement is rarely ever the end for an aircraft, and these 5 aircraft prove just how resilient aircraft design can be.
60% Boost: American Airlines Narrowbody Premium Seats To Jump From 25% to 40% Of Capacity
AA will increase premium narrowbody seats from 25% to 40%, adding more First Class and Main Cabin Extra seats through major fleetwide cabin upgrades
Vietnam Airlines 787 Overrun: Preliminary Report Reveals New Clues Into Dramatic Munich Incident
The aircraft landed back at Munich two hours after departure.
The Cold War Jet That Proved Vertical Takeoff Works Then Got Canceled Anyway
The X-13 Vertijet proved pure-jet VTOL worked, but its impractical landing method doomed the concept.
Air Canada Cuts 5 US Routes: See All Major Flight Changes Now
It isn't all bad news, as some other routes will return next year. Find out more here!
American Airlines Unveils Its Biggest-Ever Cabin Overhaul: 4K Screens For Every 737 And A321
The airline has made a fleetwide upgrade to its seatback screens, matched by increased premium seats.
Can 60,000 AAdvantage Miles Buy The Same Transpacific Business Class Delta Charges 280,000 For?
JAL awards just rose to 80,000 AAdvantage miles on some routes. Here's why American can still beat Delta's 280,000-mile transpacific awards..
Google Purchases Spirit Airlines' Data In $10 Million Bankruptcy Deal To Help Train Its AI
The airline ceased operations in May 2026.
$1,000 A Month: The US Military Flight Pay Cap That Has Not Moved In Decades
Despite Congress increasing the ceiling in 2023, the Pentagon continues to pay AvIP rates at 2017 levels seemingly preferring more targeted bonusses.
Lufthansa Slashes Airbus A380 Flights On These 2 Major US Routes: See Changes Now
The carrier will temporarily redeploy the capacity on a pair of Asian routes instead.