March Air Reserve Base (ARB) began construction on a cutting-edge hangar facility for the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus multi-role tanker in December 2025. Upgrades to air traffic control (ATC) machinery and other structures that will support the operations of the US Air Force’s newest tanker platform are included with the new maintenance facilities. It is projected…

A partial shutdown of the United States government began at 12:01 AM Eastern Time on Saturday, after the United States Congress somehow missed a funding deadline, and the airline industry is trying to avoid an air-traffic meltdown. Carriers, primarily via Airlines for America, want legislation that keeps air traffic controllers and Federal Aviation Administration safety…

For years, aviation followers have been asking if Boeing will ever build a true successor to the 757? Despite frequent speculation about a ‘next-generation’ midsize aircraft, Boeing has yet to formally launch a program aimed squarely at replacing the versatile jet that once dominated long, thin routes. While company leaders have acknowledged studies and concept…

The Boeing 747, also known as the ‘Queen of Skies,’ took to the skies for the first time in February 1969. Its entry into service, and the anniversary marked by this article, was almost a year later, on January 22, 1970. The jet’s first commercial operator was Pan Am. In this article, we will discover…

A tense moment at one of the country’s busiest airports was captured on surveillance footage, which caught the moment an individual attempted to breach a TSA checkpoint. Swift actions by a bystander, where he promptly tackled the suspect to the ground, saw the suspect subdued, and then later charged with avoiding security measures and simple…

For the vast majority of the 20th century, Long Beach, California, was not just an airport town but also a hub of aircraft manufacturing. Behind tall fences along Lakewood Boulevard, Douglas (a manufacturer that would later become McDonnell Douglas) ran what would go down in history as one of the most successful and consequential assembly…

Southwest Airlines (WN) stands out not only for having the fourth-largest mainline fleet in the world (around 810 aircraft), but it also has the world’s largest Boeing 737 family fleet. The Boeing 737 fleet is the world’s largest MAX-generation fleet (all MAX 8s). The MAX 8 is Boeing’s mid-sized Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft with…

British Airways and easyJet are two of the largest and most recognizable airline brands in the UK, and, while their operating models differ somewhat, with the former being a legacy flag carrier and the latter a budget operator, the rivalry between the pair is intense. In recent years, this has driven BA to adjust its…

Today, the two aircraft that are expanding and reshaping ultra-long-haul flying are the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9. While both variants of the A350, the A350-900 and A350-1000, are capable of ultra-long-haul flights, the 787-9 is the only variant of the Boeing 787 that routinely pushes the envelope of long-distance flying. The smaller 787-8 has…

Wow – it looks like COMAC is serious about breaking-up the Airbus-Boeing duopoly outside of China’s borders! In an exclusive article by the South China Morning Post, it was detailed that European aviation evaluators are going on C919 test flights with plans to attain western safety certification.

Posted on January 31, 2026 by epsilonaviation Hello All, This blog now undertakes its exercise of tracking annual changes in the in-service regional jet passenger fleet. It relies extensively on planespotters.net data. The family view The table below shows the evolution of the regional jet passenger fleet by aircraft family: Family 2025-12-31 Count YoY Change Deliveries Net…

Southwest Airlines passengers have had a few days to experience the airline’s new assigned seating system, which has replaced its trademark open seating policy. Debuting on January 27, customers can now pre-select their seats as part of one of Southwest’s new fare bundles, a move some have welcomed, but others have criticized. Passenger feedback during…

Business class passengers are set to gain aisle access for all, with Lufthansa beginning to modernize its cabin interior on the Airbus A380. The iconic double-decker is set to get a retrofit that will see new Business class seats manufactured by Thompson, providing all passengers with direct aisle access. Currently, the class is configured in…

United Airlines is preparing to begin receiving the first of its new premium-heavy Boeing 787-9s within the coming weeks. As posted by Edward Russell on X, United has informed its pilots that the first aircraft in this subfleet, N61101, will be delivered in February, with entry into service targeted for March. In addition, this aircraft…

The film, Top Gun: Maverick, once again highlights the thrill and danger of naval aviation in an epic sequel to what is, arguably, the most iconic aviation film ever made. Even if you disagree with that, it is undoubtedly the most famous movie about the US Navy. This begs a question: If the second Top…

If you have never flown on a Boeing 767, you may not know much about the successful cargo career that it has enjoyed despite its diminishing relevance as a passenger jet. The plane is largely being replaced by the newer 787 Dreamliner and passenger service, but has found a thriving niche as a ‘middleweight’ cargo…

My first-ever flight with Delta Air Lines was on a Boeing 767-400ER. It was an arduous trek from Johannesburg Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with a refueling stop in Dakar, in the early days prior to the airline assigning its Boeing 777-200LRs to the route. Since then, many of my flights to Europe have…

In the world of strategic airlifting, the question of which behemoth reigns supreme is a constant source of debate among aviation enthusiasts and military logistics experts. Both the Antonov An-124 Ruslan and the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, specifically the modernized C-5M Super Galaxy, represent the absolute pinnacle of heavy-lift engineering. In global logistics, size directly dictates…

Rolls-Royce has moved into the next phase of its Trent 1000 enhancement program, raising the stakes in the ongoing Boeing 787 engine competition. The company is introducing the upgraded Trent 1000XE standard on new-production engines while preparing retrofit paths for hundreds of in-service units worldwide. The initiative is aimed at improving durability, extending time on…

The General Electric GE9X is not just famous because it is larger. Rather, the aircraft is becoming exceptionally noteworthy for its massive fan blade, which pushes jet-engine efficiency to its absolute limits. It is entering a new bracket of engine efficiency, changing how aerospace engineers think about thrust generation to begin with. Instead of relying…

The last few years have seen an explosion in demand for premium aviation, in line with a broader post-pandemic recovery for the aviation industry. Carriers have responded with a race to the top to offer their passengers the best possible service and comfort. 2026 appears to be no different. Many airlines have announced the introduction…

The Voyager was built by Airbus Defense and Space to fulfill an important strategic mission of the Royal Air Force (RAF): air-to-air refueling and transport. The RAF has a small fleet, distributed between two squadrons with a special detachment to the Falkland Islands and a VIP-equipped variant known as Vespina. The fourteen big jets that…

The Boeing 777 is the world’s most produced widebody commercial airliner and operates hundreds of flights each day. Built to bridge the gap between Boeing’s smaller widebodies like the 767 and four-engine giants like the 747, the 777 has become a long-haul workhorse over the past three decades. Among the dozens of airlines still flying…

Lufthansa has announced its plans to refit the business class section on the upper deck of its Airbus A380 ‘superjumbo’ double-decker widebody quadjets. The Cologne-based German flag carrier and Star Alliance founding member is set to begin this process next month, with the first refitted A380 expected to re-enter service as early as April of…

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In recent years, business class cabins have become increasingly luxurious, offering sliding privacy doors, lie-flat beds, and excellent dining options. On the other hand, many airlines have reduced service in economy class and continue to opt for increasingly dense configurations. As a result, Premium Economy has gained popularity among airlines and passengers worldwide, bridging the…

The job of a flight attendant is usually taken up by those looking for an exciting career with frequent travel and a dynamic lifestyle, but it’s not one that’s typically done for the money. Starting salaries for flight attendants can be quite low, while only the most experienced flight attendants at the world’s largest and…

United Airlines’ newest aircraft subvariant has been spotted at Airbus’s production site in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is N94750, and it’s an Airbus A321neo, which in itself doesn’t sound groundbreaking. However, the aircraft is being painted in a special « Coastliner » livery, as spotted and posted by Tobias_Gudat on X, as it will feature a new…

For years, aviation enthusiasts have waited on tenterhooks for the arrival of the Boeing 777X. The aircraft has been positioned as the next-generation widebody, promising greater efficiency, range, and passenger comfort. However, repeated program delays have kept the aircraft grounded, with airlines like Emirates, the aircraft’s largest customer, waiting. That’s why a brief moment in…

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest commercial jet equipped with four engines that give the superjumbo some impressive performance capabilities. The A380’s two engine options – the Engine Alliance GP7000 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 – can deliver around 75,000 pounds of thrust (lbf) per engine to power the huge 72.72-meter-long widebody. The Trent 900…

Since British Airways introduced the first lie-flat business class seat in 2000, the cabin has become increasingly luxurious. This evolution widened the gap between business class and regular economy class, while simultaneously narrowing the gap with first class. Because of this, the role of first class cabins has been shifting, and airlines around the world…

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was once celebrated as a marvel of aviation innovation, bringing together cutting-edge composite materials, advanced systems, and global engineering expertise. But beneath its futuristic design lies a complex story of strategic missteps. This guide examines how Boeing’s heavy reliance on outsourcing for the Dreamliner’s development led to cascading issues in production,…