The Boeing Jet Already Sitting In American Airlines' Fleet That Could Quietly Replace Its 47 Oldest Widebodies
There's a clear front-runner in this order, and it's not the Airbus.
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9 Jets Declared Fuel Emergencies After A British Airways A320 Blocked Gatwick's Runway
A British Airways A320 suffered a nose wheel failure, stranding multiple jets in a holding pattern above Gatwick.
United Passenger Gets Entire Boeing 737 To Himself After British Airways Abandoned Him
A United Airlines passenger ended up as the sole occupant on board a Boeing 737 after he was reportedly abandoned by British Airways at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport on the 4th of July.
Singapore Airlines Cuts 16 Long-Haul Destinations: See The Full List
All of these places have stopped seeing Singapore Airlines in the past 20 years. But is that at simple as it seems? Find out here!
Why A US Admiral Wants To Double The B-21 Raider Fleet To 200 Bombers
Why the Navy wants to build more Air Force bombers.
How Much Do Widebody Pilots Earn?
Stepping into the cockpit of a widebody aircraft is the pinnacle of a pilot's career, but the path to the top is fraught with challenges.
Why The World's Newest Airline Picked The Boeing 787-9 & Safran Unity Suites To Challenge The Big 3 Gulf Carriers
Riyadh Air's Boeing 787-9s, Safran Unity suites, and new Panasonic technology reveal how Saudi Arabia's new airline plans to challenge the Gulf giants
United Ordered 45 A350s… Then Walked Away
Earlier this year, United Airlines signaled the removal of the Airbus A350-900 aircraft type from its order book. As per the SEC or Securities and Exchange Commission 10-K filing, this decision was made on the basis that the engine manufacturer for the aircraft type had breached a contract. So in this video, we take a look at how a contract dispute between United Airlines and Rolls-Royce has placed one of the airline industry’s longest-running aircraft orders in doubt, why a $175 million payment is now at the center of a legal battle, and how the future of 45 Airbus A350s suddenly became uncertain.
Here's What A British Airways Widebody Captain Actually Earns In 2026 Vs. A Rookie First Officer
A seasoned widebody BA Captain can earn up to four times the amount compared with First Officers just starting to fly with the airline.
7,206 Orders And Counting: The 737 MAX Just Became Boeing's Best-Selling Aircraft Ever
America's iconic planemaker marks a major milestone.
Qantas' Seasonal Perth–Rome Route Is Secretly A Project Sunrise Stress Test
Current routes are helping Qantas understand demand ahead of Project Sunrise.
The $300 Million Math Problem Behind America's F-47 6th-Gen Fighter Fleet
The back story behind the USAF's next air superiority fighter.
Boeing Records 314 First-Half Deliveries, Its Strongest Since 2018
As Boeing celebrates its strongest first half since 2018, the manufacturer remains optimistic about gross aircraft orders and deliveries.
This Is Why US Airlines Keep The Seatbelt Sign On Far Longer Than Ryanair Or Singapore Airlines
The seatbelt sign has a very different meaning for passengers on domestic US flights compared to flights in Europe or Asia.
Why United Airlines Doesn't Want Its Airbus A320s Anymore
United is retiring its aging Airbus A320s in favor of fuel-efficient A321neos, boosting capacity, cutting costs, and modernizing passenger experience.
Emirates Completes 100th Aircraft Retrofit In $5B Fleet Makeover Project
4.4 million man-hours, 100 upgraded aircraft, and a $5 billion investment. Emirates' fleet makeover has reached a major milestone.
Shocking: United Airlines' New 16-Hour Ultra-Long Route Is Only 53% Full
Because of the poor initial result, many flights have been removed for the second season. Find out more here!
Lockheed's SR-72 Hypersonic Successor To The Blackbird Still Hasn't Flown & Here's Why
The SR-72 emerged in 2013, only to go dark and be classified again; now it is difficult to say if it has been canceled or is in service.
Lufthansa’s 1st A350-1000, 700th Airbus Jet Arrives With Striking 100 Years Livery
Lufthansa's first A350-1000 has arrived with a special 100th anniversary livery, but how much paint does this livery use?
How The F-22's F119 Engine Solved 3 Problems The Industry Called Mutually Exclusive
The F119 was a marvel of engineering that made the F22 Raptor possible, although the USAF is now looking beyond it with 6th-gen engines.