Hidden away inside the 3,000-page bill, which grants the Department of War $900 billion and greatly expedites weapons acquisition programs, is a provision to open up military flight access in Washington DC’s airspace with fewer tracking requirements. Specifically, the bill grants US Army helicopters nearly free rein in the airspace of Ronald Reagan Washington…

An airport security guard suffering from an apparent medical emergency has been hospitalized after driving a car at high speed down an active taxiway at John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA). The chaotic incident was captured on video by onlookers, who filmed the driver speeding across the taxiway in a white sedan. After being…

When passengers watched a Boeing 747-400 push back from a gate in the 1990s and early 2000s, they were looking at an aircraft that defined intercontinental travel. With more than 400 seats, four engines, and enough range to connect the world’s largest hubs, the 747-400 became the symbol of long-haul aviation and earned its…

United Airlines is the world’s second-largest operator of passenger Boeing 767s. According to ch-aviation, it has 53 of them, although not all are active. Some 37 are 767-300ERs, of which 24 have the very high-premium, low-capacity, 167-seat configuration. The 167-seater is by far the Star Alliance member’s lowest-capacity widebody equipment. There are 46 Polaris…

The state will invest an extra $122 million into the subsidies to extend them to June 2031; however, under the revised plan to take effect from 1 July next year, passengers will pay more for “high-demand” flights such as those booked on school or public holidays, or at the last minute.

On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David look at the factors putting the squeeze on Australian travellers’ wallets, and whether newer, larger, and more efficient aircraft might bring some relief.

The US$8.3 billion deal, announced last year, brings Spirit back under Boeing’s control, and includes manufacturing of 737 fuselages; major structures for the 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner programs; and commercially-procured P-8 and KC-46 fuselages.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has signed a nearly $140 million deal to acquire a set of six Boeing 737 aircraft to operate deportation missions for Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), a sharp shift from the charter-heavy model that has historically powered the agency’s deportation operations. Officials have noted that dedicated aircraft will…

The Airbus A380 is the largest commercial airliner in the world. It has two full-length decks for seating, and has earned the name the « King of the Skies ». It is a plane designed for flying long routes with a high passenger volume. Airlines like to operate these aircraft between major global cities and hubs,…

Pan American World Airways, better known as Pan Am, is taking a major step toward relaunching as a US airline, with news shared publicly that the company has begun the FAA certification process. The effort, led by Pan American Global Holdings and AVi8 Air Capital, aims to revive the iconic brand with a modern…

The Boeing 777X program remains one of the most ambitious commercial aircraft efforts of the modern jet age. Combining the long-haul performance of the 777 family with new, state-of-the-art technologies, the 777X is positioned as a flagship aircraft for decades to come. However, despite the anticipation surrounding the aircraft, a longer-than-expected certification process and…

As part of advancing communication technology between aircraft, control towers, and airline operations, Boeing, in partnership with United Airlines and various communication service providers, conducted a test flight wherein the use of Internet Protocol Suite (IPS) standards was evaluated, as Internet-based communication is expected to improve communications, operational efficiency, and flight safety. This test…

While the Airbus A380 may be one of the most iconic and loved jets ever produced by Airbus, its cancellation after only 12 years and only 251 deliveries (over half of which were to a single customer) is hard to read as anything else than a failure. As the BBC put it in 2019,…

Many of commercial aviation’s most iconic aircraft, such as the Boeing 747 and the Airbus A380, are quadjets, but neither of these aircraft types is being produced any more. If you love the quadjet, it can be good to know where you can still find them and what the alternatives are. As the demise…

Boeing delivered a total of 44 commercial jets in November, a reduction of nine aircraft from the previous month. The majority of deliveries by the US planemaker consisted of its single-aisle Boeing 737 MAX family, alongside six 787 Dreamliners and six freighters. This is significantly lower than the deliveries completed by its rival Airbus…

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner remains one of the most important widebody aircraft in global aviation, prized for its fuel efficiency, long-range capability, and passenger-pleasing cabin with very positive reviews. With dozens of airlines now operating at least one 787 variant, the question naturally arises in 2025: Which airline has the most Dreamliners in the…

United Airlines is set to connect San Francisco to the South Australian city of Adelaide, with flights to take off from the Golden Gate city on Thursday, December 11. The route will operate seasonally three times a week. The service to Adelaide will become United’s fourth Australian gateway from SFO, already offering non-stop flights…

American Airlines has begun the process of reconfiguring its Boeing 777 fleet with new interiors. Flightradar24 shows that American has sent N718AN, a Boeing 777-300ER, on a ferry flight to Hong Kong on December 7, 2025. The aircraft will receive new seats identical to its new Boeing 787-9 « 789P » subfleet, as well as a…

Today, fast and comfortable air travel is something passengers often take for granted, yet the de Havilland Comet marked a dramatic leap forward when it entered service. As the world’s first jet airliner, it offered smoother flights, higher speeds, and a quieter cabin than any propeller-driven aircraft of its time. The Comet showed travelers…

In modern aerial warfare, inflight refueling has become a critical capability for many fighter jets, allowing aircraft to extend their range, stay on station longer, and respond to dynamic mission requirements without returning to base. Fighters with refueling capability can conduct long-range strikes, maintain air superiority over larger distances, and support expeditionary operations, giving…

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is going to be rolling out new facial-biometric tools in order to cut processing time for international arrivals and departures. The airport is working with the United States Customs and Border Protection, and this Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) system verifies eligible US citizens by matching a live photo to passport…

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has become one of the most recognizable long-haul aircraft in the world, operating everything from short transatlantic hops to record-length flights, pushing nearly 20 hours. But for all its technological achievements, one question regularly stands out among aviation fans and even frequent flyers: why does the Dreamliner offer two different…

Load factors remained particularly high, averaging 84.4 per cent in October – one of the highest levels recorded since ACCC monitoring began.

The announcement follows confirmation that an Australian-designed and manufactured MQ-28A Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft has deployed an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile against an Australian-made Phoenix Jet uncrewed aerial target.

The proposed CRC aims to address key challenges in the sector including regional connectivity, environmental sustainability, airspace integration and public trust in emerging technologies.

The new route will mark the first time Qantas international services have operated from the Gold Coast in almost five years, adding more than 52,000 seats annually across the Tasman and boosting tourism in both directions.

On Monday, December 8th, Delta Air Lines announced that it had achieved a significant milestone in its fleet modernization strategy. The Delta 1000th aircraft has received its installation of T-Mobile-powered Wi-Fi technology. This marks another step forward in the steady progress toward a fully connected Global Fleet, which the airline aims to achieve by…

Launching next year, Alaska Airlines’ upcoming route from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to London Heathrow (LHR) is one of the most hotly anticipated additions to the busy transatlantic market in recent times. After securing slots at the UK’s largest and busiest airport in a deal with American Airlines last week, Alaska Airlines has now…

There are dozens of prominent boneyards around the world where, in some cases, thousands of aircraft are kept, whether to be broken up or left in storage before returning to service. Ideally, an Aircraft Boneyard will have favorable climate conditions that slow down the rate of weathering experienced by each airframe. Space is also…