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Southwest Airlines is by far the world’s largest operator of the Boeing 737, currently operating a staggering 810 examples of the aircraft across three different variants – the 737-700, 737-800, and 737 MAX 8. In fact, the 737 is the only aircraft type operated by the low-cost carrier. However, the carrier is now reducing the number of 737 NGs (737-700s and 737-800s) in its fleet, with the goal of retiring them completely by 2031. In this article, we will take a closer look at why Southwest Airlines may be looking to reduce the number of Boeing 737 NGs in its…

United Airlines experienced a systemwide disruption on late Tuesday, September 23, prompting a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights across the United States and Canada, according to a Reuters report. The airline requested the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to halt departures after reporting a connectivity issue just before midnight Central Time. Within about an hour, the issue was resolved, and normal operations resumed. This marks the second major technology interruption for United in just over a month. In August, the airline endured a similar outage that grounded departures at major hubs like Newark, Denver, Houston, and Chicago. While United…

The French aviation market is currently forecast to grow from $6.23 billion in 2024 to $7.47 billion in 2033 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 2.04%, driven primarily by tourism, rising incomes, and strong government backing for the industry. France’s industry leadership within the sector is mostly anchored by Airbus and its dynamic research base, which spans across commercial, military, and business aviation. Stock Code AIR Business Type Planemaker Date Founded December 18, 1970 CEO Guillaume Faury Headquarters Location Toulouse, France The nation’s aviation industry infrastructure is also quite extensive, with the country having more than 460…

Earning the Spaatz Trophy for being the top Air National Guard flying unit only a month ago, the 104th Fighter Squadron has now officially ceased operations. On Sept. 22, 2025, joined at the Hagerstown Regional Airport by hundreds of former Fairchild Republic employees, former test pilots, 175th Wing personnel, and family and fans, the museum held a retirement celebration for the Maryland Air National Guard’s A-10C Thunderbolt II 79-0087, one of only three remaining at the unit. The bittersweet homecoming saw the A-10, piloted by Major Taylor “Snarf” Price, flying around the state of Maryland one final time. It then…

Delta Air Lines is the second-largest US airline by fleet size, with a total of 1,010 aircraft, trailing only United Airlines. Close behind is American Airlines, which operates 1,001 aircraft, according to ch-aviation fleet data. Delta Air Lines’ fleet is primarily composed of narrowbody aircraft, along with 178 widebody planes. Among its widebody aircraft, the Airbus A330 family is the most numerous, with Delta operating a total of 80 A330s across three different variants. A Closer Look At Delta’s Airbus A330 Series Credit: Shutterstock Airbus A330 operations trace back to Northwest Airlines, prior to its merger with Delta Air Lines. Northwest…

The new variant was designed, developed and tested in 50 days, with the test in the Mojave Desert using a COTS rocket motor. Raytheon has announced the testing of a new ground-launched variant of the GBU-53 StormBreaker munition. The company highlighted that it designed, developed and tested the new variant in 50 days. The test was conducted at a private test range in the Mojave Desert during spring 2025, with a video accompanying the statement mentioning Mar. 22, 2025. Raytheon says the prototype was launched using a commercial off-the-shelf rocket (COTS) motor and was able to reach approximately 20,000 feet…

Singapore Airlines is the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A350, with a total of 65 in its fleet. From its hub at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), the Star Alliance carrier deploys its fleet of A350s to more than 45 destinations across the world, taking advantage of the aircraft’s impressive fuel efficiency to expand its long-haul reach while maintaining its exceptional customer service standards and onboard passenger experience. In this article, we will use data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, to explore Singapore Airlines’ longest nonstop routes operated by the Airbus A350 in 2025. We will also look at…

B-2 Spirit stealth bombers launched from Whiteman AFB on a transatlantic round-trip sortie, supported by an E-6B Mercury flying from Ramstein. Let’s look at what happened. The appearance on Sept. 21, 2025, of a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury over European skies signaled to many enthusiasts who monitor the activities of U.S. strategic forces that they should expect what is widely known as a ‘Skymaster Exercise’ in the following few days. ‘Skymaster Exercises’ involve U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) assets like strategic bombers and airborne command posts, and usually last for hours or days, compared to the multiple week Global Thunder and…

In the coming weeks, Ryanair will be completely eliminating paper boarding passes and airport check-in. Is this a radical change, or is Ryanair just ahead of its time? Ryanair boarding passes are going 100% digital In October 2024, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary revealed that the airline would be significantly changing its check-in procedures. With this, the airline plans to completely scrap the concept of paper boarding passes, and in the process, eliminate airport check-in. Well, this wasn’t just talk, as it’s really happening — as of Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Ryanair will transition to 100% digital boarding passes. Not…

Flying to the United States is about to get more expensive, as US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is set to increase the application fee for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), according to the official CBP website. Starting September 30, 2025, the ESTA fee will rise to $40 per person, a notable increase from the previous rate of $21. To avoid the new fee, the application must be fully completed and submitted by September 30. The fee increase could further contribute to the decline in tourism, as annual visitor numbers to the United States have already been falling…