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The Boeing 777F has been in service for over 15 years, operating over 4 billion flight miles and 8.5 million flight hours during these years. The large freighter has given operators a reliable and efficient long-haul cargo hauler to open up more cargo pairings than ever before. The 777F has flown with over 35 customers since its debut in 2009, becoming the most popular dedicated freighter in history with over 300 deliveries. With the aviation industry becoming increasingly dependent on lowering fuel costs and meeting sustainability targets, Boeing designed the 777F with low operating costs and reliability in mind. With…

This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but American Airlines’ co-branded Barclays credit cards are no longer open to new applicants, as the airline instead heads toward an exclusive agreement with Citi. American Barclays cards no longer open to new applicants As of October 2025, applications have been closed for the AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard, which was Barclays’ last American credit card that was still open to new applicants. Meanwhile the bank already pulled applications for the AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard earlier in the year. For now, existing cardmembers can continue to use their cards. The expectation is that…

Just five airlines collectively operate well over 1,000 twin-aisle aircraft, influencing how people travel across continents and oceans. Examining the five airlines that currently operate the biggest widebody fleets in the world provides a glimpse into how business strategies, geographical advantages, and calculated investments combine to form each airline’s strategy. According to The Aviation Brief, the top five are: Emirates, United Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Turkish Airlines. Carrier Widebody count Emirates 264 United Airlines 227 Qatar Airways 199 Delta Air Lines 176 Turkish Airlines 154 Widebody aircraft are defined as twin-aisle jets. They are built to transit…

Since its foundation a little over a decade ago, ABL Aviation has emerged as one of the most dynamic players in the global aircraft management and leasing scene.  As of September 2025, this young, independent company has deployed over US$7 billion of capital in aircraft investments, a figure that includes 116 aircraft transactions of different types and sizes. The firm has also started to expand into the maintenance repair and operations (MRO) market and other asset classes. And its founder and sole owner, Ali Ben Lmadani, is just getting started.  In an exclusive interview with AeroTime, Ben Lmadani confirmed plans…

Airbus A380 fans rejoice, or something. Recently, I covered how a former Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 suddenly returned to the skies, as it’s being prepared for a “new A380 customer.” Well, there’s some more surprising Airbus A380 movement, as reported by aeroTELEGRAPH, and there’s even less information about what’s going on here… Former Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380 flies to Abu Dhabi On October 1, 2025, a 12-year-old former Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380 with the registration code 2-JAYN flew from Tarbes, France (LDE), to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH), in a flight time of 6hr35min. In Abu Dhabi, the plane…

Emirates continues to push the limits of its flagship Airbus A380 fleet in 2025. Despite being in the later stages of its production life, the superjumbo remains central to the airline’s long-haul operation. Emirates will operate some of the longest nonstop A380 routes in the world this year, with block times exceeding 16 hours. These services highlight both the endurance of the aircraft and the scale of Emirates’ global hub in Dubai. Ultra-long haul flights are nothing new for Emirates, but their continued reliance on the Airbus A380 for these sectors underscores the jet’s unmatched capacity. Destinations across North America,…

Ultra-luxury hotel group Aman has announced the location for its newest property, and it’s yet another city hotel… Aman Singapore will open in The Skywaters development Plans have officially been announced for Aman Singapore, with an opening expected in 2028. The hotel will make up a small part of The Skywaters, which is a new mixed-use sksycraper that’s currently under development, at the intersection of the Central Business District, Marina Bay, and the Greater Southern Waterfront. Aman Singapore building The Skywaters will be 305 meters (1,001 feet) tall, making it the country’s first super tall skyscraper (typically defined as being…

In 2024, Ontario International Airport welcomed just over seven million round-trip passengers. It was the first time traffic had exceeded seven million in 17 years. Compared to before the pandemic in 2019, throughput increased by more than a quarter. This growth was particularly driven by incumbents Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Volaris. However, the arrival of Avianca in 2021, followed by Avelo in 2024 (although it has since exited). STARLUX launched in 2025. Against this background, Ontario’s management attended Routes World in Hong Kong. Among a huge number of heavily branded pop-ups by airports, tourism bodies, countries, etc., from…

US lawmakers are urging Boeing to resolve a strike at its defense plants in Missouri that has now stretched into a third month, affecting production of fighter jets, weapons, and other military aircraft.  The walkout began on August 4, 2025, when about 3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 went on strike after rejecting Boeing’s contract offer. Workers cited concerns over wages, benefits, and job security. Since then, the strike has devolved into a protracted standoff, with union members twice voting down company proposals and later submitting their own contract plan, which Boeing reportedly…

EgyptAir is planning on launching two new routes to the United States, including its longest flight yet… EgyptAir adding Chicago & Los Angeles routesEgyptAir has filed with the Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting permission to launch flights to Los Angeles (LAX) as of May 2026, and Chicago (ORD) as of June 2026.EgyptAir wants to launch two new United States routesThe airline is requesting the necessary exemption as soon as possible, so that it can start marketing and selling these flights. There’s no reason EgyptAir shouldn’t get the exemption authority that enables it to operate these flights, so I’d imagine the airline…