Author: FlyMarshall Newsroom

This article was updated on October 28, 2025, to reflect new information which has become public British Prime Minister Keir Starmer travelled to Ankara on October 27, 2025, to meet with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and finalize the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets for the Turkish Air Force.  The transaction, which has been valued at £8 billion (€9.1 billion / US$10.6 billion) will also secure work for the Eurofighter UK production line, within BAE System’s plant in Warton, England. Turkey has been in talks to purchase the European made fighter jets since at least 2023, with…

Delta Air Lines has increasingly been announcing some ultra long haul flying in recent times, including plans to launch flights to Hong Kong (HKG), Riyadh (RUH), and more. A senior Delta executive has revealed internally what the carrier’s expansion plans for Asia are, and it’ll be interesting to see how this all plays out. Expect Delta to expand considerably in Asia As Delta executives view it, the airline is pretty maxed out in terms of its European potential, and in the long run, the airline sees the most long haul growth potential in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. So,…

Ryanair’s fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft has quickly become the backbone of the airline’s short-haul operations across Europe. Known for their improved fuel efficiency and increased seating capacity, these jets are deployed on some of Ryanair’s most popular and high-demand routes. With hubs spread across key airports like Dublin, Stansted, and Faro, the 737 MAX 8-200 helps the airline maintain a dense network of frequent, high-capacity flights connecting leisure destinations and major cities. An analysis of recent operational data from Cirium reveals the most frequently flown nonstop routes operated by Ryanair’s 737 MAX 8-200. These routes represent not…

Cathay Pacific has installed a new Airbus A320neo flight simulator at its Flight Training Centre, bolstering its capacity to train pilots as the airline prepares for significant fleet expansion. The simulator, built by leading aviation training technology provider CAE, has arrived in time as Cathay ramps up preparations to welcome more than 100 new aircraft over the coming years.  Cathay said that among these aircraft are over 30 A320neo and A321neo narrowbody jets that will require trained crews ready to fly them. The new simulator is part of Cathay Group’s broader investment exceeding HK$100 billion (US $12.8 billion) that the…

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER performed a rejected takeoff at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on October 23, 2025. As reported by The Aviation Herald, the aircraft had suffered an engine failure, and the crew had to perform a high-speed rejected takeoff before returning to the gate. Passengers were moved to another aircraft, while the 737 in question remains grounded. The aircraft in question was a 737-900ER carrying 187 people from Minneapolis to Portland on the evening of the 23rd. Passengers experienced a roughly two and a half hour delay, while the crew were likely reassigned to another flight or…

Qantas has officially opened enrollment for the Qantas Group Safety Academy, the country’s first dedicated safety education program created in collaboration with Griffith University and RMIT University. The first classes kick off in January 2026. The Academy combines Griffith and RMIT universities’ teaching skills with Qantas’ decades of experience in aviation safety to train the next generation of safety professionals.  Graduates will work in high-risk fields like energy, mining, healthcare, and construction, as well as aviation. Students can start with four micro-credentials, which are short online courses that last six to twelve weeks. The first classes cover useful topics like…

Boeing has long been the US’ largest manufacturer of commercial aircraft, but there was a period of time in the 1950s when it didn’t produce any commercial planes. This changed with the Boeing 707, which helped popularize the concept of jet-powered airliners, bringing us the Jet Age. Boeing toppled rival Douglas (later McDonnell Douglas) to become the world’s largest commercial aircraft manufacturer, a title that it would hold until being dethroned by Airbus in the 21st century. Douglas was the world’s top manufacturer before the 707, and while Boeing became larger during the Jet Age, Douglas continued to find success…

A lengthening federal shutdown continues to strain the United States’ air traffic control system towards its breaking point. Controllers, which are already well understaffed, are working without full pay, something which prompted more sick calls and ultimately forced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carefully monitor overall traffic, daily departures, and occasionally issue ground stops at busy hubs. Recent news coverage has been quick to report and draw a spotlight on personal hardship. Some controllers have had to take a side job on DoorDash and take out high-interest loans in order to cover bills as missed paychecks continue to loom.…

In Airbus’ pursuit of increased production output, the European planemaker’s small A220 is continuing to struggle. Supply chain challenges and issues with assembly line efficiency have the monthly output at just seven or eight planes, or half of the company’s goal. The original goal was to increase monthly deliveries to 14 jets by mid-2026, but that target has now slid to the end of the year. The factories in Canada and the United States have reported recurring delays with engine and wing assemblies, among other issues. Rough Start For The Littlest Airbus Credit: Shutterstock Of the 500+ commercial airplanes delivered by…

Delta Air Lines was the final US passenger airline to operate the Boeing 747, bringing its operations with the type to an end in 2017. However, the SkyTeam carrier’s relationship with the iconic aircraft dates back much further than that, with Delta Air Lines having previously flown the 747 in the 1970s. In this article, we will take a look at where Delta Air Lines’ varied fleet of Boeing 747s came from and the routes they operated. We will also consider the legacy of the 747 on the wider commercial aviation industry. Delta Air Lines’ Original Boeing 747s Credit: Wikimedia Commons…