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…

Singapore Airlines and Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific are two of the premier flag carriers of Asia. Both offer very similar premium economy seating options, although Singapore typically provides a larger checked baggage allowance than Cathay Pacific. On select routes, Singapore also operates the A380, something Cathay doesn’t have. Both airlines’ mainline fleets are widebody…

The new year is nearly here. Scheduled passenger airlines worldwide plan 96,600 flights on January 1, down by a modest 3% compared to a typical Thursday in the month. Naturally, the reduction is nowhere near as dramatic as it is for Christmas Day. For one thing, Ryanair has 3,100 services on New Year’s Day,…

Malaysia has approved a renewed search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the Boeing 777 that disappeared in March 2014 with 239 people onboard. The effort will take place in the southern Indian Ocean, where investigators believe the aircraft likely came down. More than a decade after the disappearance, new seabed analysis and improved underwater…

Two commercial aircraft families fight for global dominance, and you may have already guessed which ones we are talking about. It is either the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 families. Both have reshaped global aviation profoundly. But today, we are going to talk about the newest Airbus A320neo family. From major hub-to-hub routes to…

On December 19th, 2025, Philippine Airlines took delivery of its first A350-1000, becoming the 10th airline worldwide to operate the stretched variant of the popular A350 family. The jet departed Toulouse on the 19th and arrived at its new home in Manila on December 20th after a nearly 14 and a half hour flight.

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The rivalry between Boeing and Airbus is one of the fiercest in all of business. Ever since Airbus was formed in 1970, it has targeted Boeing as the company to beat, and 55 years later, Airbus has now matched or even surpassed Boeing in market position and financials. Of course, Boeing has been around…

If you were to ask someone what their least favorite part about flying commercially is, a common answer might be small seats or maybe long lines for security. But going beyond the airport experience, many people dislike flying because of turbulence. These unwelcome bumps and shakes in the air certainly put people on edge…

Overall, the airline industry had a solid year in 2025 and is expected to continue growing in 2026. Growth is being limited by airplane manufacturers’ inability to ramp up deliveries and the 5,000+ « lost » deliveries over the last ten years. The lack of replacement aircraft is expected to keep load factors high, at around…

Alaska Airlines has always been an interesting carrier in the US. It’s a smaller airline focused on one specific region (the Pacific Northwest), yet it operates like a large legacy carrier, and it’s one of the most beloved airline brands in the country. Now, the carrier has acquired Hawaiian Airlines, and this presents a…

A recent trend in the aviation industry has been technological advancements that enable aircraft to fly longer distances directly. While this seems a natural evolution for long-haul widebody aircraft, this evolution is also happening among narrowbody aircraft. With the latest variants of the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo family aircraft being able to…

A recent experience by a flight attendant based out of Minneapolis has highlighted the extra lengths cabin crew are asked to go, even unpaid. A recent medical emergency on what is believed to be a Sun Country Airlines flight saw the flight delayed as paramedics were required on board. As posted on Threads by…

Passengers onboard a scheduled Delta Air Lines flight found themselves returning to Atlanta after the Boeing 757-200 (the last ever built) experienced engine issues, requiring it to return to base. First reported by Atlanta News First, the flight was carrying 191 passengers, two pilots, and four crew. Affected passengers were rebooked onto an alternative…

United Airlines has been receiving its Airbus A321neo narrowbody aircraft at a rapid pace. According to FlightAware.com, the carrier took delivery of three A321neos in less than a week, including two on the same day and another just before Christmas. With the three A321neos recently delivered, United Airlines boasts a fleet of 56 A321neos,…

In 2025, economy class has shed much of its “necessary evil” reputation. Thanks to thoughtful cabin design, smarter amenities, and service levels that don’t feel like an afterthought, many airlines now treat economy passengers more like guests than cargo. This guide will take you cabin by cabin around the world’s best economy class seats…

The Airbus A350-1000 is currently the highest-capacity next-generation widebody in the skies, and the jet was built for missions that stretch beyond normal long-haul routes. Using data from Cirium aviation analytics, an airline industry data firm, we have looked at some of the world’s longest routes currently operated by this aircraft type. We will…