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As we are heading into mid-October, Airbus has successfully delivered 392 A320 jets this year. The total production goal for all airframes was reduced from 820 for 2025, down to 770, but the European planemaker is still far outperforming its American counterpart. This year, Airbus has delivered 507 of all types, while Boeing has only managed 418. At the current pace, the year-end total for A320s should reach 550 units. The Airbus A320 has officially surpassed the 737 with the latest production output, becoming the best-selling single-aisle airliner of all time. Last month, 47 of the total 73 deliveries were…

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is reportedly seeking answers after an incident involving the deployment of a Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on an Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft. According to a report by news agency ANI, India’s civil aviation regulator has also advised Air India to reinspect the RAT stowage on its Boeing 787-8 fleet. As per the report, the American aircraft manufacturer has been asked to submit a comprehensive report regarding the uncommanded RAT deployment on flight AI 117 from Amritsar to Birmingham, United Kingdom. More About The RAT Incident Credit: Shutterstock Earlier this month, an Air India…

Europe and the US are as closely linked as two regions can be. The two areas have huge populations, strong economic ties, and are also relatively close to one another. As such, there is a huge demand for flights, and so airlines provide an abundant supply of flights across the Atlantic. For large US airlines, Europe is typically their largest long-haul region, and the reverse is true for most legacy European carriers. The Atlantic is dominated by three joint ventures made up of airlines in Star Alliance (United, Air Canada, Lufthansa Group carriers), SkyTeam (Delta, Air France, KLM, Virgin Atlantic),…

As any pilot or flight attendant will be able to confirm, commercial jetliners have many designated nooks and crannies that are not accessible to the public, and passengers may fly many times without ever seeing them. Such spaces are often used for maintenance access and storage of useful items, but some larger spaces are specifically for the flight crew to use, typically containing bunks for them to relax and recharge in shifts. In the case of the Boeing 777-300ER, one of the world’s leading long-haul commercial jetliners, the manufacturer offers overhead crew and attendant rest areas in the fuselage crown…

Hawaiian Airlines is currently in the process of preparing a final commemorative flight under its own operating certificate before the airline’s complete integration with Alaska Airlines under a Single operating Certificate. This is expected to be issued by late October. Ahead of the airline receiving a single operating certificate, flight renumbering has already begun on October 26 to help align schedules and eliminate overlap frictions, which could occur, a visible step the airline is taking towards unifying its operations. Following the issuance of this single operating certificate, Hawaiian Airlines flying will gradually shift into Alaska’s systems, with the historic Hawaiian…

Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney are two of the world’s largest engine manufacturers, and together with General Electric, they produce the bulk of the world’s commercial aircraft engines. These two manufacturers have long been at the forefront of their game and are responsible for developing the engines that power some of the most iconic aircraft in commercial aviation history, including the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747. In this article, we will examine the key differences between Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney engines, focusing on the aircraft they power, the manufacturers’ design principles, and their production locations, among other factors.…

A typical medium-sized airplane has over 100 miles of cables and wires. Larger airplanes, of course, have even more wires and cables. Rather than allowing them to clutter spaces in tunnels and behind access panels, engineers typically use a management solution, such as lacing cord. What Is Lacing Cord? Lacing cord is a cable and wire management solution consisting of heavy-duty cord. It’s used to neatly hold cables and wires in place. While there are different types of lacing cord, they are all made of durable materials. You can find lacing cord made of nylon, polyester and even fiberglass. Depending…

At the end of September, the US Government’s F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) finalized a $25 billion deal for up to 296 more fighter jets. The sum of money for lots 18 and 19 is staggering, yet the F-35 is one of the most affordable combat fighters and the least expensive fifth-generation, stealth platform by far. The average price of an F-35 is currently tagged at $82 million thanks to the large-scale orders from the US Air Force, Navy, Marines, and partner nations under the original Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs, according to Defense Express.…

The Saudi Arabia-based low-cost carrier flynas has welcomed the 60th new Airbus A320neo aircraft to its expanding fleet.   The airline said on October 12, 2025, that the new A320neo arrival continues its ambition to “rapidly expand its fleet, in line with the flynas growth and expansion plan”.  The aircraft arrived at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) from Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS) on October 6, 2025.  The arrival allowed the Airbus A320 to surpass the Boeing 737 as the most delivered commercial aircraft in history upon flynas receiving the European manufacturer’s 12,260th jet.     In a social media post, flynas wrote: “We…

Etihad Airways will launch three weekly flights to Kabul in December in response to growing demand for travel between the UAE and Afghanistan. The service will be onboard the carrier’s Airbus A320 aircraft, seating eight in business class and 150 in economy. Kabul is the latest destination in Etihad’s fast-growing network and a point it hasn’t served since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. With over 30 new routes announced this year, Etihad recently posted soaring profits and record passenger numbers. Etihad Brings Back Abu Dhabi-Kabul Service Credit: Etihad The carrier will commence this service on December 18, with flights…