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Delta Air Lines has long prided itself in operational reliability, even trademarking the term “The On-Time Machine.” However, is that concept now a thing of the past? New alleged data suggests so… Delta reportedly overtakes United with flight cancelations Previous Delta CEO Richard Anderson probably had the biggest impact in turning Delta into what it became. He said that the single biggest thing an airline can do to win brand loyal customers is to operate reliably. That doesn’t just happen by chance, and Delta invested a ton of money into making reliability a point of differentiation. For years, Delta actually…

New York has some of the world’s most congested airspace, so it’s important for pilots to be prepared, brief the approach, etc. Here’s an example of two airline pilots who seemingly approached New York Kennedy Airport (JFK) completely unprepared, in a way that’s rather concerning. I’m not sure if there was the perfect storm of issues that somehow caused the pilots to get into this situation, or if this level of unpreparedness is common at the airline. On the plus side, kudos to the JFK controllers for keeping their calm, and not being jerks, for once! Viva A321neo approaches JFK…

In 2026, Delta Air Lines will enter a new chapter in its long-haul evolution with the introduction of the Airbus A350-1000 into its fleet. While adding a new aircraft type is not unusual in commercial aviation, this milestone carries broader significance, as Delta will become the first US airline to operate the largest variant of the A350 family. This reflects shifts in fleet strategy, international competition, and long-haul network planning. The aircraft’s advanced design improves fuel efficiency, reduces carbon emissions, and enhances operational reliability, while also allowing Delta to standardize premium products across international routes, strengthening brand loyalty and reinforcing…

On a typical day in January, Ryanair will operate 2,350 daily round-trip flights. For obvious reasons, that’s far fewer than during the summer, and Europe’s largest airline didn’t have any services on Christmas Day.source

Air India and airBaltic have announced a new, unilateral codeshare partnership, in an extension to an interline agreement signed by the two airlines in June 2025. Under the new codeshare partnership, announced on December 30, 2025, Air India customers will gain more convenient access to the Baltic region. Air India passengers will be able to access airBaltic-operated flights between the Latvian capital city of Riga and Air India’s European gateways with a single ticket. The European Air India gateways include Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Milan Malpensa, Vienna, Zurich, and London-Gatwick. Wikimedia Commons Air India’s interline partnership with airBaltic also enables…

France has finalized an order for two GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft from Saab, following the signing of a declaration of intent at the Paris Air Show earlier this year. On December 31, 2025, Saab confirmed that the French General Directorate of Armament (DGA) had placed a $1.3 billion (SEK 12.3 billion) order for the surveillance aircraft, along with ground equipment, training and support. The contract also includes an option for France to purchase two additional aircraft. Deliveries of the initial aircraft are to take place between 2029 and 2032. “Today’s order underscores the robust partnership between Saab…

American Airlines faced a ground stop instructed by the FAA after there were alleged issues with a snow melter at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This saw a temporary stop on all flights operated by American and its subsidiaries lasting for an estimated 86 minutes. This saw resulted in flights arriving at the airport also seeing delays for up to 30 minutes before being given clearance to land. Chicago and the surrounding region have been hampered by two large snow dumps over the past few days, and it was expected for light snowfall for Chicago most of Tuesday afternoon and into…

PARIS — With Europe spending record amounts on defense in 2025 on everything from ammunition to battle tanks, air defenses and naval ships, local industry winners included Germany’s Rheinmetall, Sweden’s Saab and the United Kingdom’s BAE Systems.France’s Naval Group had a less successful year, missing out on several contracts in 2025, while a joint effort by France, Germany and Spain to develop a next-generation fighter stalled amid infighting between main contractors Dassault Aviation and Airbus.With the caveat that the rising tide of higher defense budgets lifted most boats, here is a selection of European industry winners and losers picked by…

Can the Boeing 777X take off without its wingtips extended? It is a question that continues to circulate across aviation forums, social media, and even airport spotting communities, largely because the 777X’s folding wingtips are unlike anything seen on a commercial airliner before. With images frequently showing the aircraft taxiing with its wingtips folded upward, it is reasonable for observers to wonder whether the aircraft could ever depart in that configuration. This comes not just from a curiosity standpoint, but from a safety and certification perspective. The 777X is designed to operate at the very limits of airport infrastructure, wing…

After having completed two runway repair projects in recent years, San Francisco International Airport is set to begin a third runway renovation program. As reported by SFGate, the airport will close Runway 1R/19L for a full repavement, as well as to upgrade nearby lighting systems and the taxiways. The work will begin in March 2026 and is expected to last for roughly six months. The project will have a small but noticeable effect on SFO’s operations. The airfield only has four runways, so having one runway out of service for half of the year does reduce overall capacity. However, the…