American Airlines’ Legendary Mechanic Passes Away At 100 After Record-Breaking 80-Year Career
American Airlines legend Al Blackman has died aged 100 after an unmatched 80-year career, leaving behind a remarkable aviation maintenance legacy.
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The 10 Easiest Airports To Transit Through In 2026
Most of these hubs are in Asia, balancing efficiency with amenities.
Delta CRJ-900 & Frontier A320 Collide During Pushback At Charlotte Airport
Delta CRJ-900 and Frontier A320neo collided during pushback at Charlotte Airport, cancelling both flights and prompting an investigation.
Why Did Emirates Order The Boeing 777X And Not More Airbus A350s?
A closer look at Emirates' fleet strategy and how it differs from other airlines.
What The 4-Digit Code Every Commercial Aircraft Broadcasts Actually Tells Air Traffic Control
Every commercial flight has a squawk code. Learn why there are only 4,096 codes, what 7500, 7600, and 7700 mean, and how ATC uses them.
American Airlines Launches 2 New International Routes From This Major Hub Next Week
The carrier will now have a record number of routes from New York to Canada, but things are not quite as they seem. Find out more here!
How Much An Airbus A380 Actually Costs Per Flight Hour In 2026
The A380 is one of the world's most expensive aircraft to operate, with most airlines seeking to transition to more fuel-efficient jets.
Boeing Backlog Hits Massive $715 Billion Record In Q2 Surge
The US planemaker's deliveries are also up year-on-year.
What's It Like Inside United's New Airbus A321XLR?
Alejandro of Simple Flying goes over the 3 types of seating inside United's brand new Airbus A321XLR.
Inside The $1.5 Billion Deal That Would Make The KF-21 A Global Fighter
With the KF-21 now entering service in South Korea, KAI is lining up four very promising export customers for its new fighter jet.
Emirates Suspends Flights To These 6 Global Destinations: See All Routes Now [Map]
Some, but not all, will be returning in the autumn.
Virgin Atlantic Pulls Boeing 787 From Service After Heathrow Engineer's Death
A tragic accident at London Heathrow Airport has left a Virgin Atlantic engineer's family mourning, as the airline investigates the circumstances.
5 Small US Airports Quietly Spending Big-Hub Money To Become Regional Powerhouses
These airports are making heavy investments in their infrastructure over the next few years.
How US Trade Tensions Turned Canada's F-35 Buy Into A Sovereignty Debate
Canada has been so unnerved by recent relations with the US that it is moving to purchase a second fighter jet capability.
Rolls-Royce Says A Stretched 'A350-2000' Would Need Up To 7 Years Of Engine Development
The latest updates on the Airbus' next flagship jet.
How The World's Most-Delivered Widebody Of 2026 Is Quietly Retiring 3 Legacy Aircraft At 4 Airlines
The Boeing 787-9 is leading 2026 widebody deliveries, and its arrival is accelerating the retirement of three older aircraft types.
Why Arming A Boeing Door Is Harder Than An Airbus One
A very different design.
Southwest To Move Forward With Plans For Its 1st Ever Airport Lounges
Southwest's move into airline lounges could unlock premium travel options for high-spending passengers, as the airline shifts away from discounting.
6 US Air Force Bases In Europe With Massive New Strategic Roles In 2026
European air bases are central to the US's ability to project air power in the Middle East, with some becoming more important after others are denied.
5 Things Passengers Don't Know About Premium Economy Dining In 2026
Premium Economy meals are being reinvented to be genuinely better than economy but deliberately not as good as business class.