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The Airbus A220 is currently preparing for a major upgrade, although the manufacturer is falling short of launching a new variant altogether. Starting in 2026, new Airbus A220 deliveries will be outfitted with the manufacturer’s Airspace interior, aligning the A220 with the interior feel of the A350, A330neo, and A320neo. Highlights include new upgraded extra-large overhead lockers, which will be around 20% lighter while offering more than 15% additional baggage capacity. These aircraft will also feature 16-million-color LED lighting, allowing airlines to tailor their brand or flight phases. Airbus also plans on offering this unique interior as a retrofit option…

Amsterdam-Schiphol international airport (AMS) had to be closed for around 45 minutes on September 27, 2025, at 12.10pm after a mysterious drone came within 50 meters away of an incoming Transavia aircraft.  The incoming flight was about to land at runway 18R/36L, popularly known as “Polderbaan runway”, when the crew reported an unidentified flying object in its proximity.  Security forces searched the area with the support of a helicopter, but were unable to locate neither the suspected drone nor those operating it.  Some Dutch media outlets such as news channel NOS and dronewatch.nl, a Dutch site which tracks developments in…

Boeing and striking machinists in St. Louis will bring in a federal mediator for the next round of contract negotiations. Approximately 3,200 employees at Boeing Defense across three of the company’s major defense manufacturing sites: St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri, as well as Mascoutah, Illinois, have been on strike for close to nine weeks since August 4, 2025. Stock Code BA Business Type Planemaker Date Founded July 15, 1916 CEO Kelly Ortberg Headquarters Location Chicago, USA Key Product Lines Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers…

Alaska Airlines has retired the last of its dozen 737-900 aircraft. The carrier was the launch customer for the type, and the 737-900s, delivered between 2001 and 2003, were the oldest and most outdated aircraft in its fleet. With over 20 years of service, these planes were approaching their second heavy maintenance check. The first was retired in April 2025, and the last of the 12 jets was just ferried to storage a week ago, according to Airline Geeks. As a type that never performed to expectations, the poor economics of the aircraft has only grown worse in comparison to…

Despite the aviation industry’s ever-growing concern for fuel efficiency, a number of carriers still operate quadjet aircraft like the Airbus A380, Boeing 747, and even Ilyushin Il-96. Incorporating quadjets into passenger and freight strategies is a proven strategy to manage airport slot scarcity and payload demand, in ways that modern twinjets can’t replicate. Launch Customer(s) Pan American World Airways First Delivery January 22, 1970 Last Delivery January 31, 2023 Number Delivered 1,573 Lufthansa is the largest operator of the Boeing 747 today with 27 in its fleet and Emirates is the leading operator of the Airbus A380 with 116, according…

Put simply, United flies the 787 but not the A350 because the A350 order has not yet been fulfilled. Meanwhile, it inherited a substantial Continental Airlines order when the two airlines merged in 2010. These jets became widespread workhorses within the United widebody fleet upon delivery. The makeup of United’s widebody fleet is set to evolve further once its substantial orders of A350s and 787s have been completed. Read this article to learn more about the situation that has left United flying the 787, and how the airline continued to buy into the Dreamliner beyond the obligations of its merger.…

Fort Worth-based American Airlines remains one of the world’s most recognizable carriers. The airline, a proud partner of the oneworld alliance, holds the title of the world’s largest airline in terms of daily flights and passengers carried, and remains one of the world’s largest airlines by fleet size. One of its most prized airplanes is the Boeing 787-8, of which it is the world’s largest operator. American Airlines’ operations offer global coverage to ten of its United States hubs. These include Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami International Airport, New York JFK, New York LaGuardia, Philadelphia…

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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is one of the most unique carriers to operate in the North American air travel market, and not just because of its high-profile interactions with activist investor Elliott Management. An airline focused almost entirely on connecting travelers with point-to-point flights that are looking for affordable service, Southwest Airlines differs from its principal full-service carriers in a few different ways. The legacy operator has been known for providing extra benefits such as free checked bags, although the airline’s strategy has fundamentally changed in recent years due to the influence that Elliott Management has recently had on the…

A while back, I covered how Qatar Airways was planning on adding all-economy aircraft to its fleet, in an incredibly dense configuration, no less. While it was clear this was happening, we weren’t sure of what the backstory was. Well, now we know… Qatar Airways has lots of Airbus A321neos on orderQatar Airways has quite the narrow body fleet renewal and expansion planned, as the airline has a total of 50 Airbus A321-family aircraft on order, directly with the aircraft manufacturer. This includes an order for 40 A321neos and 10 A321LRs (they’re the same planes, just with different range).The idea…