When it comes to widebody aircraft, Boeing’s upcoming flagship, the 777X, has a significant advantage over Airbus’ widebody flagship, the A350. However, with narrowbody aircraft, the European planemaker has the advantage with its Airbus A320 family of narrowbody aircraft being significantly wider than the Boeing 737. Separately, the A320neo family also features significantly wider…

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is one of the most iconic fighter jets in post-World War II history. It was designed chiefly for performance, becoming the world’s fastest aircraft of its day. It was a bold leap forward into what designers believed was the future of air combat in the 1950s, with a…

US airlines have warned of considerable disruption ahead of a major winter storm this weekend, which is due to impact the South, Midwest, and Northeast regions of the country. A significant number of cancellations and delays are highly likely from Friday onwards, with most carriers already issuing travel waivers. Although it can be difficult…

2026 is the 250th anniversary of the United States, and to celebrate this, the National Archives is teaming up with Boeing for a special tribute to the nation’s long and storied history. On January 20, 2026, the National Archives announced that it would transport 18th-century documents across the nation on a Boeing 737 named…

The Boeing 767 has four wheels for both of its main landing gear (MLG) sets. Also known as bogies, these are the main support for the weight of the aircraft and are the first points of impact when the 767 lands. The bogies on the 767 also feature a tilt, in which one axle…

The Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar to President Donald Trump may be seen in a new Air Force One livery as soon as this summer. Meaning that it may debut in time for Trump to debut his new executive jumbo jet in time for America’s 250th birthday, according to the Wall Street Journal. Donald…

The Boeing 787 is the future of the United Airlines fleet. While the carrier also flies Boeing 767s and 777s, the 787 fleet is quickly growing. The Chicago-based carrier has 80 examples in service already, and it has a further 141 on order. Even if it takes delivery of its long-delayed Airbus A350 order,…

Background ✨ Rolls-Royce previously secured an agreement with Qantas to provide Trent XWB-97 engines for 12 A350-1000 aircraft, alongside a commitment to a TotalCare service agreement for engine maintenance1. The Trent XWB-97 is the exclusive powerplant for the A350-1000 and has also been selected for Airbus’ A350F freighter variant2.

Alaska Airlines show sno signs of slowing down its continued fleet development and network growth with the annoucement earlier this month that the Seattle-based carrier is ordering five Boeing 787-10 aircraft. These widebody long-haul capable aircraft are expected to support the airline’s long-haul ambitions, but where could we see them flying? The airline has…

Spirit Airlines, a US-based ultra-low-fare carrier that has been saddled with mounting losses and multiple Chapter 11 bankruptcies in under a year, is now reportedly in talks with alternative investment manager Castlelake. These discussions come after Spirit’s most recent merger negotiations with rival low-cost airline Frontier Airlines failed to yield any kind of agreement.…

The total land area of an airport is a critical factor that often goes unnoticed by the average traveler, yet it dictates everything from flight capacity to environmental impact. While passenger volume is the standard measure of a hub’s business, physical area determines an airport’s ability to handle the massive infrastructure required for modern…

What are the most stealthy military jets the United States has developed? To some degree, it depends on what one counts as a military jet and what is counted as stealth. The upcoming high-end Collaborative Combat Aircraft, aka loyal wingman drones, like the Anduril YFQ-44 and General Atomics YFQ-42, could also fit the criteria…

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News has emerged that a baggage handler went for an unexpected ride in the belly of an Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321 after the plane prepared for takeoff with the handler still in the cargo hold. The aircraft had started to push back and taxi for takeoff when passengers heard yelling and banging from…

Croatia Airlines has brought forward the impending retirement of its last remaining example of the Airbus A320-200, with just four flights now planned with the type in February of 2026. The move comes as the Croatian flag carrier and Star Alliance member looks to accelerate its ongoing fleet modernization program. Narrowbody twinjets from the…

The phrase “turn and burn” is often used in aviation videos and online discussions and is usually accompanied by dramatic footage of an airliner powering onto the runway for takeoff. To non-pilots, this term can sound aggressive or even unsafe, potentially suggesting a rushed or improvised maneuver. In reality, a turn and burn takeoff…

Business class suites with sliding doors are quickly becoming the standard on long-haul flights, but that doesn’t mean airlines are finished with first class. If anything, the bar for what first class has to offer just keeps moving higher. Airbus clearly wants to be part of that conversation, and its latest Airbus A350-1000 concept…