The Boeing 757 is a large, capable narrowbody with excellent performance, which means that it is exceptionally versatile. The type can serve most small airports, regardless of runway length, while still possessing a long range. This has helped continue the aging twinjet’s viability for some operators today, while it’s made the aircraft appealing as…

Airbus’ new Chief Commercial Officer, Lars Wagner, acknowledged significant challenges associated with the company’s accelerating aircraft production during the Airline Economics Conference in January 2026, according to a report by Reuters. Despite these issues, Wagner emphasized that Airbus remains committed to slowly increasing output, particularly for its widebody programs. Indeed, the European manufacturer has…

Airbus entered the market later than Boeing and spent its early years fighting for credibility. By the 1990s, the manufacturer had made major inroads with aircraft like the A320 and A330, but it still lacked a true flagship. Boeing’s 747 remained the undisputed symbol of long-haul air travel and technological dominance. For Airbus, matching…

The deadly winter storm that struck much of the United States this past Sunday left over one million people without power, at least 25 people lost their lives, and nearly 20,000 flights were cancelled, according to NPR. In the wake of this winter crisis, the Department of Transportation (DOT) expects to see flight traffic…

The era of Southwest Airlines’ decades-old open seating policy is ending. The carrier’s last flight with open seating, Southwest flight WN1971 from Honolulu to Los Angeles, will depart Honolulu at 9:55 pm on Monday, January 26. The flight will travel overnight and land in the early morning on Tuesday, January 27. Once WN1971 lands,…

American Airlines has added even more flights to its network ahead of Super Bowl LX, which takes place in less than two weeks. Fans from Boston and Seattle will have several extra flights to reach California’s San Jose International Airport, which is the nearest airport to host venue Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The…

In 2025, Lockheed Martin reached a milestone that made headlines across the global defense industry. The company delivered 191 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in a single year, the highest annual total since the program’s inception. For a combat aircraft often criticized for delays, cost overruns, and technical challenges, the number appeared to mark a…

When Boeing introduced the Boeing 777X program, it was not responding to a single competitive threat or attempting to refresh an aging product line for short-term market appeal. Instead, the aircraft emerged from a broader recognition that the traditional methods used to evolve the Boeing 777 family were reaching both technical and economic limits…

The Rockwell B-1B Lancer is one of the most iconic aircraft in the United States Air Force. The only other supersonic variable sweep wing bombers in the world are the Soviet Tu-22M3 and Tu-160 (both in service with the Russian Air Force). At its peak, the US Air Force had around 100 B-1Bs in…

It has been over two decades since the operations of commercial supersonic services ceased due to Concorde’s withdrawal. However, it appears that commercial supersonic flights are returning amid Boom Supersonic’s advancements in design and flight testing. While the manufacturer is faced with questions regarding its suitability for the market and questions regarding the sustainability…

Super Bowl fans are getting more options to travel to see their favourite teams in action, with most major airlines adding additional flights to and from San Jose and San Francisco. Alaska Airlines alone has added 16 addtional round trip flights from SEA, while JetBlue is providing more services between New England and California.…

For years, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has held the title of the world’s busiest airport. Aside from 2020, when passenger traffic fell sharply due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the airport has ranked first every year since 1998. Even last year, Atlanta retained that position, offering around 63.1 million seats. However, that long-standing dominance is…

The year 2025 saw Boeing finally achieve a strong delivery for the year. The legendary American plane maker was able to hand over 600 jetliners before the new year, and its strongest annual output since 2018. Ramping up production in 2026 is the primary driver of Boeing’s financial and operational recovery. On top of…

Earlier today, Ryanair released its financial results for the third quarter of the 2026/26 tax year. These concern the period from October to December of 2025, with the Irish budget carrier having performed well on some fronts and less favorably on others. The low-cost airline also took the opportunity to reflect on what is…

In a highly intriguing development, Wizz Air UK has applied for a US foreign air carrier permit. If approved, it’d be allowed to commence charter and scheduled transatlantic flights. The UK ultra-low-cost unit has applied under the UK-US Open Skies Agreement. The airline has been contacted for comment. In 2022, Wizz Air Hungary—the Group’s…

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is one of the most iconic fighter jets ever made. Introduced in the late 1950s, it set 16 official world records for speed, altitude, and time-to-climb between 1959 and 1962. The immensely powerful jet then went on to set even more records as its career progressed, becoming a…

The UK has always played a critical role in Airbus A380 operations. The country’s first passenger-carrying service on the type was nearly 18 years ago, in March 2008. That was when Singapore Airlines, the superjumbo’s launch customer, flew it to London Heathrow for the first time. In 2026, the UK continues to have the…

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has already been in service for 71 years, while the oldest B-52 airframes in USAF service are now 66 years old. This is far older than almost any aircraft in the world ever reaches in active service. But instead of looking at an upcoming retirement, these old airframes are about…

The cargo industry has, in many ways, helped to keep the Boeing 747 alive in an era when the quadjet has otherwise been becoming somewhat obsolete on the passenger side of things. This is evidenced by the fact that freighter orders for the 747-8 outstripped those of its passenger customers, as well as the…