The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most recognizable aircraft in global commercial aviation, quietly forming the backbone of airline fleets across nearly every continent. While newer aircraft types often dominate headlines, the 737-800 continues to operate tens of thousands of flights every week, serving routes that range from short domestic hops to medium-haul…

Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX series is said to begin the new year with a strong start. The Federal Aviation Administration gave approval for the American planemaker to increase from 38 deliveries per month to 42 this year. The firm is now aiming for 47 in the next few months, with the goal to achieve…

A Delta Air Lines passenger has accused the carrier of ‘gaslighting’ him over a voluntary bumping offer, dropping its initial $15,000 offer to $1,500. The passenger, who was flying from Salt Lake City to Palm Springs with his wife and newborn daughter, accepted it before being told the sum was only a fraction of…

As Christmas nears, travel across the United States may reach new records. The TSA is preparing to screen over 44 million passengers from Friday, December 19, to Sunday, January 4. Given that the TSA screened slightly under 39 million passengers during the holidays in 2024, this represents a sizeable increase, and will break the…

The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is one of those aircraft that looks impressive just sitting on the ramp. On paper, it is one of the largest aircraft ever built to operate from short runways routinely. Yet, what continues to surprise even seasoned aviation enthusiasts is how little runway this giant requires to operate and…

Business class has been associated for decades with premium pricing, champagne service, and lie-flat, luxury travel that feels out of reach for most travelers. Flying up front was something reserved for corporate expense accounts or frequent flyers burning years’ worth of miles. Today, however, that perception is increasingly outdated. Thanks to intense global competition,…

Flying first class with Emirates can put you back more than $15,000 on many routes. Depending on the destination and timing, that price can easily double or more. However, if you’re willing to do a little homework and apply strategy using credit card perks and airline miles, that number can drop well into a…

The next competitive battleground for Boeing is not only new airframes but also what exactly these aircraft are capable of offering once they are in service. Boeing has signed an agreement to access live and historical flight data, drawn from a global network of more than 55,000 ADS-B ground receivers. The idea is to…

The Airbus A300 is often remembered as the aircraft that launched Airbus into what it is today, but its deeper significance lies in how radically it challenged conventional aircraft design. When it first flew in 1972, the A300 introduced ideas that were widely viewed as risky, unconventional, or even reckless by much of the…

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…