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The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is expected to remain grounded throughout the Christmas peak travel period, facing lengthy inspections and repairs. This will see many aircraft in both the FedExand UPS Airlines fleets remain on terra firma for the rest of the year. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet will likely remain grounded for several months before the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed an extensive review of the aircraft, following the deadly crash on November 4, where three crew members died, while 11 other innocent bystanders were killed as the aircraft crashed into the ground upon take-off from Louisville, Kentucky. Remaining…

A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Hawaii was forced to divert due to a technical issue on board on November 28, 2025. As reported by WFAA, Delta flight DL837 was at cruising altitude while flying from Atlanta to Honolulu when the Airbus A330-300 operating the route experienced a technical issue that caused a smoke indication. This led the pilots to perform a diversion to Dallas, where the aircraft parked at the terminal. Reportedly, an issue with a floor panel heater unit was the culprit behind the smoke. The aircraft diverted to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and was able…

Airbus developed ultra-long-range (ULR) variants of the A350 family primarily in response to specific airline demand for economically viable, non-stop flights on the world’s longest routes, while also aiming to compete with Boeing in the long-haul market. The catalyst for the A350-900ULR was the A350 XWB program, a clean-sheet design that promised significant efficiency gains. The ULR variants were designed to compete directly with Boeing’s 777-200LR and the upcoming 777X family. The A350-900ULR was developed specifically for Singapore Airlines to re-establish non-stop routes from Singapore to New York and Los Angeles. These plans were previously uneconomical due to using older,…

There are plenty of airlines flying transatlantic that have very comfortable premium economy seats. The best ones are, to a large degree, a matter of personal taste. For some, the low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic’s premium seats could be even more comfortable. After all, the airline’s CEO stated they are essentially business class seats labeled as premium economy seats for tax purposes. This article will consider the three US and two British mainline carriers that fly transatlantic. Most of these flights are with widebody aircraft, although transatlantic flights can be anything from the narrowbody Boeing 757 (Delta, United) to the giant…

Wizz Air has welcomed its 250th aircraft to its fleet at a special event at Budapest Airport (BUD) attended by the carrier’s lifelong CEO József Váradi, staff members and media representatives.   The aircraft’s unveiling ceremony on November 28, 2025, marked a significant milestone in Wizz Air’s legacy after launching in 2004, with the airline’s first jet, an Airbus A320-200.   Váradi gave a rousing speech to celebrate the arrival of the new A321neo while admitting that he initially thought the airline’s all-Airbus fleet would be built by Boeing.  In an interview with AeroTime following his address, Váradi said: “I thought we had to be Boeing because of the heritage in the region. Every airline was flying Boeing. It felt like we didn’t have a choice, but life happened the way it happened, and we ended up becoming…

When plane spotters watch a Boeing 777X taxi past them, their attention often goes to its massive 64-meter wingspan and folding wingtips. But the true giant sits beneath those wings. In 2025, the aircraft with the world’s most powerful commercial engines is the Boeing 777X, powered exclusively by the GE Aerospace GE9X. It is the largest turbofan ever built, the current Guinness World Record holder for thrust, and the technological centerpiece of Boeing’s next-generation flagship. Understanding why the GE9X stands alone requires comparing it with the engines it surpasses: the GE90 that defined the Boeing 777-300ER era, Rolls-Royce’s trent XWB…

Airbus has yet another emerging issue with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100 GTF engines fitted to its A320neo family aircraft. AeroTelegraph first reported that Air Astana had encountered numerous delays on November 15, with freezing conditions causing icing on the fan blades of the engines on its A320neo and A321neo aircraft. Airbus has since introduced new operational limitations affecting its narrowbody aircraft equipped with PW1100 engines. According to an Airbus spokesperson, the European manufacturer has informed airlines of modified ground operation procedures and restricted takeoffs under severe icing conditions. Ice Buildup On The Engine Fan Blades Credit: Air Astana Almaty Airport…

Airlines today are hyper-focused on finding operational wins wherever possible. Thus, the agenda of aircraft manufacturers, like Airbus and Boeing, is efficiency. Offer an aircraft that accomplishes more with less, and airlines will take notice. Especially with many airlines today operating aging aircraft bound for retirement in the coming years, it is necessary that they plan for the future. Over the last decade, the Airbus A321neo has become one of the most sought-after commercial aircraft in the world. Its ability to offer wins in range, capacity, payload, and fuel efficiency has made it the answer for many airlines. In particular,…

Qatar Airways is entering the Winter 2025/26 season with one of the world’s strongest long-haul networks, and at the center of its strategy sits the high-capacity Airbus A350-1000. With industry-leading efficiency, long-range capability, and Qatar’s signature Qsuite cabins just to name a few, the A350-1000 is now the backbone of the airline’s global operations during peak winter demand. This guide examines where Qatar Airways is deploying the A350-1000 this winter, why these routes are significant, and what the data reveals about the airline’s priorities going forward into the future. Winter is traditionally Qatar Airways’ most important travel season. This demand…

If you have ever spotted a Boeing 777-300ER next to an Airbus A350, the first thing that you will immediately note is that the Boeing-built widebody flagship simply looks larger. The Boeing 777-300ER is one of the largest twin-engine passenger aircraft ever built, with the fuselage stretching 242 feet and four inches (74 meters) in length, with a towering tail and huge General Electric GE90 engines that visually dominate pretty much any ramp. By contrast, even the stretched Airbus A350-1000, which measures around 242 feet and one inch (73.8 meters), hides its size behind a sleeker nose, curved winglets, and…