A frequently cited statistic for Boeing’s newest clean-sheet aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner, is that it is composed of 50% composites. While the carbon fiber reinforced materials (CFRP) do account for half of the widebody jet’s weight, they actually compose far more than that in terms of its structural volume. Those advanced composite materials are…

Alaska Airlines has confirmed it is accelerating the rollout of Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi across its fleet after strong early performance on regional aircraft. The airline’s leadership highlighted positive initial results following the system’s debut on Embraer E175 jets last month. Installations are now progressing faster than initially planned as Alaska moves toward a fleetwide…

When is the best time to request a seat upgrade? It is a question nearly every airline passenger has asked at some point, whether while scrolling through a booking confirmation email, standing at the airport gate, or settling into a cramped economy class seat with lots of bags, wondering if there was a better…

Hundreds of flights are being cancelled or diverted across The Caribbean, after the United States launched an attack on the South American country of Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolás Maduro. Flights across the region are expected to be disrupted for the coming days, following the Federal Aviation Administration‘s implementation of restrictions…

The contest for long-haul supremacy between Boeing and Airbus has long hinged on a single, decisive metric: range. For airlines operating at the margins of global networks, range is far more than a marketing figure. It determines which city pairs are viable, how much payload can be carried on ultra-long sectors, and whether a…

The job of an airline pilot is one of the most aspirational careers in the aviation industry, but training is incredibly expensive and time-consuming. This is especially true in the United States, where airline transport pilot license (ATPL) holders are generally required to have logged at least 1,500 hours, which greatly restricts the pipeline…

Flying economy class is often assumed to be the most affordable way to travel long distances, particularly on aircraft as large as the Airbus A380. With hundreds of seats and a reputation for high-capacity efficiency, the world’s largest passenger jet might seem like the ideal platform for keeping fares low. Yet on the longest…

A JetBlue flight from New York to Puerto Rico was forced into a 20-minute holding pattern above the Bahia de Anguadilla due to an alleged MQ-9 Reaper RPA that had to be recovered from the runway. The JetBlue Airbus A320 was eventually able to land at Aeropuerto Internacional Rafael Hernández (BQN), and passengers were…

Although Emirates is best known for its opulent Airbus A380s, the carrier’s largest fleet is the Boeing 777-300ER, of which it currently operates 119 examples. These planes come in a wide variety of configurations, but most of them feature first class, and Emirates installs anywhere from 324 seats in its most premium layout to…

At first glance, the Boeing 777-300ER and the Boeing 787 might seem to serve a similar role – both are twin-engine widebody aircraft built by Boeing, both are used on long-haul routes, and both are flown by major airlines around the world. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that these two aircraft are…

An Emirates Airbus A380 flying out of London Heathrow experienced a problem with its landing gear, forcing the aircraft to circle for almost two hours. Witnesses reported the A380 flying over London with its gear doors open while the flight crew troubleshooted the problem. The double decker eventually landed safely back in London two…

The United States Navy operates some of the oldest military installations in the world, but not all of them are relevant to aviation. From early seaplane ramps to modern carrier air wing hubs, a few naval bases bridge the gap between pre-flight naval history and today’s globally deployed aircraft. This ranked list focuses exclusively…

Surface flooding on neighbouring roads and an alleged power outage have caused delays both in the air and on the ground at San Diego International Airport today, with an estimated 223 flight delays and more than 46 cancellations at the time of writing. The unconfirmed reports have suggested that runway path indicator lights are…

In this review, we are going to go down the list of the longest Boeing 787 routes (7,750 miles and above) for December 2025. We will review the cost of each flight and provide a price estimate based on current averages. Premium economy varies depending on the exact timing and features that come with…

In late December 2025, Saudia revealed the cabins and initial network of its upcoming Airbus A321XLRs. Unsurprisingly, the aircraft will be very premium. They’ll have just 144 seats, which is, of course, driven by where they will fly. In comparison, other existing XLR operators have far more seats. The closest, for now, is American…

The Boeing 747-400, introduced in the late 1980s, represented a significant evolution of the iconic 747, featuring improved aerodynamics, advanced avionics, and substantially improved fuel efficiency. One distinctive aspect of the 747-400 program was Boeing’s decision to certify the aircraft with three different engine types: the General Electric CF6-80C2, Pratt & Whitney PW4000-94, and…

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 some manufacturing moved across the Atlantic, Airbus has promised that this does not mean the manufacturer is leaving Wichita, and that jobs are secure.

The Airbus A380 is one of the world’s most recognizable airliners. With two full-length passenger decks, a nearly 80-meter (262 ft) wingspan, and four large high-bypass turbofans, this enormous « superjumbo » turns heads wherever it goes. Unfortunately, it turned the heads of airline executives for another reason; it was simply too big to operate profitably…