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When people hear that Boeing stopped producing the 747 in 2023, many assume its retirement is imminent. Yet more than half a century after its 1969 first flight, the “Queen of the Skies” remains a cornerstone of global aviation. From Lufthansa’s flagship transatlantic services to UPS’s expanding freighter fleet, the 747’s story isn’t over; it’s evolving. Far from being an obsolete giant, the 747 has found renewed purpose in the cargo boom, VIP and government operations, and a handful of long-haul passenger networks that still value capacity and prestige. This guide explores who still flies it, why it still makes…

When a passenger boards the plane, they will almost always be greeted by smiling flight attendants at the door. They will check your ticket, direct you to your seat, and once in the cabin, even assist with finding space for your bags. However, this is not just being polite and good customer service; there is much more to those few seconds than one might think. The flight attendants carefully observe each and every passenger during the boarding process. This is because they are looking for anything that might be a threat to safe and efficient flight. They are evaluating passengers…

The Chinese government has reportedly criticized the US government’s plan to ban Chinese airlines from flying to the United States via Russian airspace. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, China’s Foreign Minister said that such restrictions would harm people-to-people exchanges and undermine US interests. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the proposal first seen and reported by Reuters on October 9, 2025, as part of the Trump administration’s effort to remove what it sees as an unfair advantage for Chinese carriers that are allowed to fly over Russia to the US. The Chinese Government Criticizes…

Spirit Airlines has canceled commitments for over 60 Airbus aircraft as part of a settlement with leasing company AerCap. This comes shortly after the two parties agreed to cancel the leases of 27 aircraft it currently holds from AerCap. As part of the settlement, AerCap will pump $150 million into Spirit, which remains under bankruptcy protection. This will be in addition to a separate $475 million financing agreement as the carrier desperately struggles to stay afloat. Spirit Cancels Airbus Order, AerCap Swoops In Credit: Shutterstock As reported by Reuters, the beleaguered ultra-low-cost carrier has backed out of a commitment to buy…

A pair of Bombardier CRJ900s operating under the Delta Connection regional brand collided at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Wednesday, October 1st. The incident happened just before 22:00 local time and involved the right wing of one plane striking the nose of the other. source

The Airbus A340 is a dynamic, long-range aircraft that is currently nearing the end of its time in the commercial aviation market. This aircraft resembles something from the past, with four massive engines powering what is otherwise a fairly unremarkable large jet. The majority of aircraft in the skies today are twin-engine models, as the efficiency of just two engines really cannot be matched by any aircraft with as many as four engines. The per-unit operating costs, as well as the overarching maintenance costs, become more difficult for airlines to justify when next-generation comfortable twinjets enter the market. Most airlines…

European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, predicts the global fleet of commercial aviation aircraft will double within the span of the next two decades, as the OEM’s Global Services Forecast (GSF) sees a considerable year-on-year increase in demand for services. With passenger traffic and commerce continuing to grow and many major operators already facing capacity constraints within their own fleet, Airbus has its work cut out for the coming decades, considering the manufacturer already faces delivery delays and supply chain issues slowing down some of its most popular products. Year-On-Year Increase In Demand For Service, Traffic, And More Credit: Simple Flying As per…

Worldwide Flight Services, a SATS company, will introduce Cind’s ContourCheck cargo modeling software at major air cargo stations in Europe in early 2026. ContourSpect uses 3D cameras positioned around the unit load device (ULD) buildup area and fixed screens provide the cargo operator with real-time updates, providing one fixed picture from each corner and one […] source

On October 3, 2025, the High Court of Justice ruled against Alaska Airlines in its appeal over trademark royalties owed to the Virgin Group. The Seattle-based airline had sought to overturn an earlier decision requiring it to pay $160 million in royalties. The court reaffirmed that Alaska Airlines must pay the Virgin Group for the rights to use the Virgin name and branding, even though the airline has not used those rights since acquiring Virgin America between 2016 and 2018. In the October 3 ruling, the court document stated that “the effect of my conclusions is that Virgin is entitled…

Tom Sanderson, senior director of vertical capability at Boeing, will join Cargo Facts Symposium 2025 for the panel discussion “Type Talk A330: The A330 and the future of medium-widebody freighters” on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 14:10 (GMT -5). The 31st annual Cargo Facts Symposium will take place Oct. 22-24 at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tenn., where air cargo executives and market influencers in the industry will gather to assess the latest trends and developments in the freighter sector, while sharing their insights to project the market’s growth trajectory. View the full event agenda. Sanderson assumed his current role in…