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Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is preparing to exit two additional markets, part of its broader withdrawal from less profitable markets, as the airline enters a complex restructuring process. The carrier will exit the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) and Bradley International (Hartford) (BDL) markets. The carrier has announced it will be suspending service on October 31st, alongside 40 other routes that account for around a quarter of its overall network. This move follows earlier cuts and reported furloughs of roughly one-third of flight attendants. In the near term, Spirit Airlines does not expect to leave additional airports. Competitors continue to pounce, with…

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m spending the weekend with family, as unfortunately family health issues are keeping me grounded for the time being. However, once I can travel again, I’m ready to go all-in on it, as I have so many products I want to review. On the points & travel front, this week Boeing got the green light from the FAA to self-certify new planes, Turkish Airlines placed a massive Boeing aircraft order, Air Tahiti Nui revealed it would axe Seattle flights, Breeze Airways added international flights, Qantas debuted its new Airbus A321XLR,…

In the westernmost point and territory of the United States, Guam, in Micronesia, is set to have its check-in lobby upgraded by local carrier, United Airlines. United operates a hub at the Micronesian airport, providing a lifeline of international services to neighbouring countries, while also offering domestic and regional links, such as Honolulu. The check-in lobby at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM) will be transformed into a new design that is set to reduce congestion at peak times, include new kiosks that make it easier to check in, and overall, save passengers time when they are at the…

Air traffic controllers have tough jobs, and given the volume of planes they handle, it’s not surprising that we sometimes see close calls. However, this has to be one of the stranger incidents we’ve seen in quite some time… Envoy Air & SkyWest jets have close call on approach VASAviation has the scoop on what happened shortly before 11PM on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina (GSO). The incident involves two planes: American Eagle flight AA3754 (operated by Envoy Air) was operating from Miami (MIA) using an Embraer E175 United Express flight UA5503…

The Boeing 777-8F is the freighter variant of the Boeing 777X family, a plane that is designed to replace and surpass the Boeing 777F on long-haul, heavy-cargo routes. The aircraft offers the Boeing 777X’s new carbon-fiber high-aspect-ratio wing (featuring folding wingtips) and GE9X engines that will cut fuel burn, noise, and carbon emissions per ton while preserving the Boeing 777’s volume and payload capabilities. The Boeing 777-8F offers a structural payload of around 118 tons, with a range exceeding 4,400 nautical miles. This will allow the aircraft to target lower per-tonne costs than any other twin-engine freighter in its class.…

The completion of aerial refueling testing with French tankers is another step towards the introduction of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye in the French Navy. The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced that this summer the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye successfully refueled mid-air from three French-made tankers –  the Rafale in buddy tanker configuration, A330 MRTT Phénix, and A400M. The French Navy and the Air and Space Force conducted qualitative aerial refueling testing with the three assets as a part of a collaborative effort between the E-2/C-2 Airborne Command & Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231) and France’s Direction Générale de l’Armement…

Chicago O’Hare International Airport(ORD) is one of the busiest and most strategic airports in the world, and no airline has shaped its destiny more than United Airlines. Over the decades, United transformed O’Hare from a regional facility into a truly global powerhouse. In this guide, we’ll trace how United built its fortress hub, the strategies behind its growth, the competitive battles it fought, and what lies ahead for its O’Hare operation. Readers can expect a deep dive into history, data, and industry insight, supported by examples and context from United’s official fact sheets, airline historians, and aviation communities. United Airlines…

The new Kaan prototype has been spotted during assembly a year after the maiden flight of the first example, and is set to fly in 2026. The second prototype of Turkey’s Kaan fifth generation fighter is now in production, with the panels, vertical stabilizers and the nose cone missing on the bare skeletal airframe on the assembly line. Identified as P1, the new aircraft was spotted in an official photograph released by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation on Sep. 26, 2025, during the large delegation’s visit to the facilities of TUSAŞ/TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries). The delegation is standing in the…

Later this year, the Airbus A330neo will have a new longest and a new fourth-longest nonstop flight. Operated by the rarely discussed Air Algérie, they will be from Guangzhou and Beijing Capital back to Algiers. When writing, the Algerian flag carrier is awaiting the delivery of its first A330-900. ICAO Code A339 IATA Code 339 First Flight Date 19 October 2017 Length 63.66 m (208 ft 10 in) Passengers 260–300 (typical 2-class) OAG schedule analysis for October to December shows that the A330-900 will operate 95% of the world’s A330neo services. The A330-800 will operate the remaining 5%. The -800…

We are going down the list of the top five destinations on the super jumbo flight itinerary. In this flight route review, you will find the highest traffic Airbus A380 hubs by flight numbers in 2025. As the global leader in A380 fleet size, Emirates is the top choice for any flyer looking to catch a ride on the biggest airliner ever made. In the ranking provided by Cirium.com data, Dubai International Airport (DBX) is on one end of every single roster entry. The colossal A380 remains the largest jetliner ever to be constructed, and with the assembly line shut…