The temper of a Mexican airline pilot reached boiling point on Friday, when he decided to barricade himself inside the cockpit, refusing to operate the flight until he was fully paid. The situation unfolded with an aircraft full of passengers at Mexico’s busiest airport, Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX). Onboard the Boeing…

Delta Air Lines has confirmed the exact launch date for its long-anticipated nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh, marking a major expansion of its Middle East network. The route will connect Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital. Flights are scheduled to begin on October 23, 2026, and…

Airbus is pushing hard as the year 2025 comes to an end. The European plan maker ended November with 72 deliveries, totaling $657 for the year. In order to achieve its goal of 820 aircraft deliveries this year, it left a final balance of 133 to go. With such an ambitious goal, the drive…

Two Spirit Airlines staff have been charged with theft after allegedly pocketing a passenger’s lost Louis Vuitton purse at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. As reported by The Miami Herald, the incident occurred in October, when a designer wristlet purse valued at about $500 was left at a gate by a traveler about to board…

Boeing is now pushing for US aerospace regulators to offer breathing room to the Boeing 777 Freighter when it comes to emissions standards, as the long-delayed Boeing 777-8F’s certification and service entry continue to slip backwards. In a petition to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the company is looking for an emissions-related waiver that…

The Airbus A350-1000 is a modern long-haul widebody aircraft developed by Airbus as part of its A350 XWB family. Its primary design purpose is to carry a large number of passengers over very long distances while emphasizing efficiency and advanced technology. As the largest variant in the A350 lineup, it represents Airbus’ response to…

The winner for the most deliveries of Airbus A350 “extra widebody” is already the world’s leading airline in the widebody segment. Emirates took delivery of 13 new A350 aircraft this year, accounting for a quarter of the total delivered by Airbus in 2025. Notably, all the jets delivered to Dubai’s flagship carrier were A350-900…

The age of the McDonnell Douglas DC-8 has finally come to an end in the US. N782SP, a DC-8-72CF that has been operating for Christian humanitarian aid organization Samaritan’s Purse, has flown its final flight to Lynchburg Regional Airport in Virginia, where it will be put on display. The DC-8 first entered service over…

US ‘big three’ legacy carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are among the last remaining operators of the Boeing 757-300. This narrowbody twinjet is a stretched version of the original Boeing 757-200, and it was produced in relatively limited numbers, with just 55 examples rolling off the factory line. Despite, or perhaps because…

Airbus is considering finding places to exhibit its retired original Beluga outsize freighters.

The Airbus A350-1000 has a brand-new operator in Philippine Airlines, with the carrier welcoming its first aircraft into the fleet this week. The airline has a total of nine firm orders with Airbus for the long-range widebody and an additional three options, with all deliveries scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. The…

An unfortunate incident earlier this week in Denver saw two cherry-picker-type lift machines collide, resulting in the death of a maintenance technician working for United Airlines. Reports indicate that both the airline and the police are investigating the circumstances of the collision, which led to the unfortunate loss of life. While the Denver Police…

When comparing modern widebody aircraft, debates often focus on fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, or airline preference. However, a surprisingly simpler question is often not looked into in much depth. That question being, between the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, which aircraft actually has the longer fuselage? While this may sound trivial, fuselage length…

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced that it will transfer its current pylon production from Wichita to a site in Toulouse, France. While this will see production moved across the Atlantic, Airbus has promised that this does not mean the manufacturer is leaving Wichita, and jobs are secure. As reported by US news outlet…

Premium economy class has grown immensely in popularity over the last couple of decades, becoming a key cabin for the majority of global full-service airlines. The cabin class fulfills demand for an elevated travel experience without the high costs of flying in business or first class, with Premium Economy fares usually priced at around…

Air Canada is doubling down on its Air Canada Rouge operations, with the Canadian flag carrier announcing that the Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes for the leisure-focused arm of the airline will commence operations in the first quarter of 2026. This will see the Rouge eventually move to an all-Boeing 737 operator. This is…

A couple that had traveled aboard a Southwest Airlines flight in November is now looking for answers regarding an alarming sighting. As reported by WSAW, the two passengers had boarded a Southwest flight from Las Vegas to Minneapolis on November 13, 2025, when they spotted that a passenger behind them was in possession of…

In the ever-evolving landscape of commercial aviation, few aircraft have left as indelible a mark as the Boeing 757. Known for its versatility, performance, and reliability, the 757 has been a workhorse for major carriers since its introduction in the early 1980s. For Delta Air Lines, the 757 remains a cornerstone of its fleet,…

The first of a new generation of Boeing 787s is coming to United Airlines and the final days of 2025. Just as the holidays wrap up this year, Dreamliners with the new elevated interior will be ready to go as 2026 kicks off. The airline announced that it plans to debut the premium-heavy new…

The Airbus A350-1000 is widely regarded as one of the most fuel-efficient large twin-aisle airliners ever built, and for good reason, which we will describe later. Airlines operating this type routinely report lower-than-forecast operating costs and unusually lean fuel profiles on even the longest sectors. We will explain precisely why the -1000 variant delivers…