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There are few aircraft that match the operational performance and capabilities of the twin-engine Boeing 757, a model capable of crossing small oceans and being as efficient as possible while carrying a relatively small passenger load. Before the aircraft’s introduction, no twin-engine narrowbody airliner had been able to fly further with the plane’s relatively modest capacity load. The Boeing 757 on its own unlocked service to several destinations that otherwise would have required extensive increases in organic demand to have been served even seasonally by major airlines. Due to its versatility, the Boeing 757 quickly became a favorite of operators…

By Scott Hamilton Sept. 30, 2025, © Leeham News: The Wall Street Journal billed the story as an exclusive, and it did contain details previously unreported. But the fact that Boeing is working on a 737 replacement isn’t new, even if Boeing has been super-quiet about it. The breadcrumbs have been dropped into public sight all along, and within aviation circles, more has been discussed as well. Under former CEO David Calhoun, he and other executives discussed the 737 replacement in the form of the transonic truss brace wing (TTBW) single-aisle concept. The very wide, thin wing had about 35…

Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defense have finalized a contract for 296 F-35 Lightning II fighters, one of the largest single procurement agreements in the history of the program. The deal, announced by the F-35 Joint Program Office on September 29, 2025, is valued at about $24.3 billion and covers aircraft for US military services, allied nations, and partner countries that purchase military hardware through the US government.  Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026 from Lockheed’s production line in Fort Worth, Texas. The company said the price per jet in this order has risen more slowly than…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lamented against “fat troops” and “woke” policies Tuesday, pledging to create higher physical fitness and grooming standards with gender neutral, age-normed criteria that match the current male fitness standards.“It all starts with physical fitness and appearance,” Hegseth told hundreds of top military leaders during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.“If the Secretary of War can do regular, hard PT [physical training], so can every member of our joint force. Frankly, it’s tiring to look out at combat formations, or really any formation, and see fat troops,” he added while addressing the room full of…

While we’ve had reason to believe this was coming, American Airlines has just announced plans to update the cabins of its regional aircraft, operated by American Eagle. While largely cosmetic, I’m looking forward to these changes. American Eagle regional jets receiving cabin overhaulThe cabins of American Eagle aircraft will be updated, to better reflect the cabins you’ll find on mainline aircraft (which… I’m not sure that’s the flex American thinks it is, but I digress). With this, we can expect modern new cabins with updated seat coverings, along with power ports at all seats.Updated American Eagle first class interiorsUpdated American…

Qatar Airways, the national flag carrier of Qatar, is a key player in the long-haul travel market. The airline operates a hub-and-spoke model, in which nonstop services to and from a principal hub at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) are coordinated to offer exceptional connections to destinations worldwide. To support this kind of long-haul network, the carrier has an incredibly diverse and capable long-haul fleet, which is anchored by multiple widebody models. Across the board, legacy airlines are capable of operating long-haul services on high-volume routes due to the capabilities of these dynamic models. The crown jewel of the Qatar…

President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach — the former head of Air Combat Command who had been slated to retire — to be the Air Force’s next chief of staff.Wilsbach has served in the Air Force for four decades, and until last month commanded ACC, which controls the bulk of the Air Force’s fighter and other combat aircraft. He has since been on terminal leave and preparing for retirement, meaning he will not have to be recalled to active duty if confirmed as chief of staff. Trump’s choice to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,…

Am I the only one who yearns for the days when the most deceiving online airline advice was to dress up so that you can score a free upgrade? I can’t with all of these dishonest, garbage travel tips As you’d expect, those magical internet algorithms serve me a lot of airline content on platforms like Instagram. Look, I don’t want to be a jerk, but it just blows my mind with what frequency we see advice that’s downright horrible. And that’s being polite — it’s horrible and unhelpful at best, and an outright lie at worst. I’m not meaning…

Shares of Boeing (NYSE: BA) fell around 1.89% in Monday trading to just $217.08, significantly underperforming what was otherwise a relatively lukewarm day on the market. Over the past month, Boeing shares have been down roughly 6%, while the overall aerospace sector has seen equity valuations rise roughly in line with the S&P 500’s 2.87%. Boeing is still forecasted to report a loss next quarter, despite $21.35 billion in anticipated revenue. Stock Code BA Business Type Planemaker Date Founded July 15, 1916 CEO Kelly Ortberg Headquarters Location Chicago, USA Boeing is expected to report a full-year loss of $2.33 billion…

Gulfstream Aerospace has introduced the all-new G300, a super-midsize business jet that will replace the manufacturer’s G280 with a clean-sheet design featuring advanced cockpit technology and passenger amenities. The announcement came on September 30, 2025, at Gulfstream’s “Discover the Difference” customer event in Savannah, Georgia, where the manufacturer unveiled a full-scale mock-up and revealed the first aircraft in production. Gulfstream President Mark Burns said the G300 builds on the success of the G280 while introducing improved technology, cabin comfort, and safety features. The aircraft joins the G400, G500, G600, G700, and G800 in the company’s current lineup. “Fueled by a…