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Airbus is one of the largest commercial aircraft manufacturers in the world. The company has always been heavily involved in the aviation industry, leading the world in the production of helicopters for years. However, in the late 2010s, Airbus surpassed its rival Boeing as the world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial airliners. Since the company was founded in 1970, Airbus has introduced a wide variety of aircraft that encompass the entirety of commercial aircraft offerings. One of the company’s most prominent aircraft is its narrowbody family, the Airbus A320 series. This aircraft was first launched into commercial service in April 1988…

The Boeing 747 is one of the world’s most iconic aircraft. Known as the ‘Queen of the Skies’, thanks to its huge partial double-decker design and large capacity, for a long time the quad-jet was the go-to aircraft for long-haul travel. The most modern variant, the Boeing 747-8, was announced in November 2005 and manufactured up until 2023. The variant still sees a great deal of use in the passenger and freight commercial aviation industries. Launch Customer(s) Pan American World Airways Aircraft Type Widebody First Delivery January 22, 1970 Last Delivery January 31, 2023 Number Delivered 1,573 The 747 was…

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified United’s Boeing 737-800 narrowbody aircraft equipped with Starlink. The first commercial flight with Starlink Wi-Fi onboard is scheduled for October 15, 2025. According to the carrier, the inaugural flight on its Boeing 737-800 narrowbody aircraft equipped with Starlink will depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The announcement comes five months after the airline’s first Embraer E175 regional jet took off with the newly installed Starlink system. Greater Connectivity At 35,000 Feet Credit: United Airlines MileagePlus loyalty program members flying on United Airlines’ Boeing 737-800s, which typically operate domestic routes within the…

Boeing is one of the largest commercial aircraft manufacturers in the world. Currently, the commercial aviation business segment employs nearly 50,000 employees around the world. This includes those located at its major manufacturing facilities in Everett, Washington, and Charleston, South Carolina. Boeing was first founded over 100 years ago, in July 1916. Since then, the company has grown to be one of the largest aerospace companies in the world, recording nearly $33 billion in revenue in 2024. Launch Customer(s) Pan American World Airways First Delivery October 26, 1958 Boeing has grown to immense success due to its dominance in the…

Yael KatzwerHello and welcome to another episode of Cargo Facts Connect, the podcast of Cargo Facts, the publication of record for the air cargo and freighter aircraft industries for over 40 years. I’m Deputy Editor Yael Katzwer, and it’s Friday the twenty-sixth of September. Today I am speaking with Eliran Almog, CEO of Cyviation, a company that provides cybersecurity solutions and fleet security risk assessments. Yael KatzwerSo tell me a bit about yourself and cyviation, what does your company do? Eliran AlmogFirst, I would like to say that I am very happy to be here with you today, Yael. it’s…

Alaska Air Group has announced significant executive transitions at both Alaska Airlines and its regional subsidiary Horizon Air. The President of Horizon Air will become the company COO, while the current Senior Vice President of People at Alaska Airlines will take over as Horizon Air President and CEO, with the changes effective in November. IATA Code AS ICAO Code ASA Year Founded 1932 The leadership reshuffle is designed to strengthen coordination between the mainline and regional carriers under the Alaska Air Group umbrella. By elevating internal executives rather than seeking outside hires, the group emphasizes continuity and institutional knowledge. The…

A smile and a nod are all that flight attendants get from most passengers when they board an aircraft. However, during this interaction, which usually takes less than a few seconds, the flight attendant will make a mental log of the passenger. The information they keep in their head is essential for ensuring that everybody has a safe and comfortable flight. In this article, we will take a closer look at why flight attendants pay so much attention and create this mental log during boarding, and learn what judgments flight attendants look to make. It is important to note that…

Alaska Air Group has announced a series of leadership changes that will see Andy Schneider become Chief Executive Officer and President of Horizon Air. The change at the helm of Alaska Air’s wholly owned regional subsidiary, announced on September 26, 2025, follows a wave of senior appointments across Alaska Airlines and its subsidiaries. Schneider, a veteran of Alaska Air Group with more than 35 years at the company, will take over leadership of Horizon Air from Jason Berry, who has been named Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines. Schneider most recently served as Senior Vice President of People at Alaska…

The question of who is winning the military aircraft battle in 2025, Boeing or Lockheed Martin, is one that resonates far beyond the aviation sector. It is a contest of technological supremacy, defense policy, and national security. Both aerospace giants have been shaping military aviation for decades, and their competition defines the aircraft fleets of the United States and allied nations worldwide. Stock Code BA Business Type Planemaker Date Founded July 15, 1916 CEO Kelly Ortberg Headquarters Location Chicago, USA This article explores the rivalry between Boeing and Lockheed Martin in 2025, analyzing key aircraft programs, defense contracts, and global…

Southwest Airlines has agreed to pay $18.5 million on Thursday, September 25, to settle a federal lawsuit filed by employees who accused the carrier of failing to provide proper military leave benefits, as per a recent Reuters report. The suit, initially filed in 2019, alleged that Southwest violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) by denying certain pay differential, benefits, and promotions to employees called to active duty. Under the agreement, Southwest will pay eligible claimants a share of the settlement fund and add paid military leave days. The carrier admitted no wrongdoing, but will be covering…