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The United States Air Force and Navy maintain different aircraft fleets that are shaped by their respective operational environments and strategic requirements. Fighter jets make up 32.2% of the Air Force’s impressive inventory of 5,004 aircraft, (roughly 1,610 fighters), as of 2025, according to the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA). The Navy’s aviation branch, which includes both Navy aircraft stationed aboard carriers and bases ashore, operates a significantly smaller fleet of 2,504 aircraft. Fighters account for a greater proportion of this force at 39.7%, or about 995 airframes, highlighting the vital role that these planes play in projecting…

GE Aerospace is teaming with Boston-based startup Merlin, a developer of autonomous flight systems for military and civil aircraft, to create an artificial intelligence platform that the companies predict could change how future aircraft are flown.  The companies are building what they call an “autonomy core,” a reimagined avionics environment rather than a new cockpit design. The system combines GE’s widely used flight management technology with Merlin’s autonomy software to act as the central brains for future flight decks.   The companies say the technology will reduce pilot workload, support single-pilot operations in large aircraft, and could eventually enable AI-powered uncrewed missions.  The…

One of America’s ‘Big Three’ airlines has been flirting with the idea of adding the Boeing 787 to its growing long-haul fleet. Such a move could see the majority of Airbus’ widebody fleet at Delta Air Lines be broken with the introduction of one of the most successful widebody aircraft of all time. The 787 is one of the most popular widebody aircraft of this decade, and airlines around the world are utilizing these aircraft to rejuvenate their aging fleets, as well as to open up new routes, given the Dreamliner’s capabilities and range. Such examples of this were the…

Southwest Airlines is by far the world’s largest operator of the Boeing 737, currently operating a staggering 810 examples of the aircraft across three different variants – the 737-700, 737-800, and 737 MAX 8. In fact, the 737 is the only aircraft type operated by the low-cost carrier. However, the carrier is now reducing the number of 737 NGs (737-700s and 737-800s) in its fleet, with the goal of retiring them completely by 2031. In this article, we will take a closer look at why Southwest Airlines may be looking to reduce the number of Boeing 737 NGs in its…

United Airlines experienced a systemwide disruption on late Tuesday, September 23, prompting a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights across the United States and Canada, according to a Reuters report. The airline requested the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to halt departures after reporting a connectivity issue just before midnight Central Time. Within about an hour, the issue was resolved, and normal operations resumed. This marks the second major technology interruption for United in just over a month. In August, the airline endured a similar outage that grounded departures at major hubs like Newark, Denver, Houston, and Chicago. While United…

The French aviation market is currently forecast to grow from $6.23 billion in 2024 to $7.47 billion in 2033 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 2.04%, driven primarily by tourism, rising incomes, and strong government backing for the industry. France’s industry leadership within the sector is mostly anchored by Airbus and its dynamic research base, which spans across commercial, military, and business aviation. Stock Code AIR Business Type Planemaker Date Founded December 18, 1970 CEO Guillaume Faury Headquarters Location Toulouse, France The nation’s aviation industry infrastructure is also quite extensive, with the country having more than 460…

Earning the Spaatz Trophy for being the top Air National Guard flying unit only a month ago, the 104th Fighter Squadron has now officially ceased operations. On Sept. 22, 2025, joined at the Hagerstown Regional Airport by hundreds of former Fairchild Republic employees, former test pilots, 175th Wing personnel, and family and fans, the museum held a retirement celebration for the Maryland Air National Guard’s A-10C Thunderbolt II 79-0087, one of only three remaining at the unit. The bittersweet homecoming saw the A-10, piloted by Major Taylor “Snarf” Price, flying around the state of Maryland one final time. It then…

Delta Air Lines is the second-largest US airline by fleet size, with a total of 1,010 aircraft, trailing only United Airlines. Close behind is American Airlines, which operates 1,001 aircraft, according to ch-aviation fleet data. Delta Air Lines’ fleet is primarily composed of narrowbody aircraft, along with 178 widebody planes. Among its widebody aircraft, the Airbus A330 family is the most numerous, with Delta operating a total of 80 A330s across three different variants. A Closer Look At Delta’s Airbus A330 Series Credit: Shutterstock Airbus A330 operations trace back to Northwest Airlines, prior to its merger with Delta Air Lines. Northwest…

The new variant was designed, developed and tested in 50 days, with the test in the Mojave Desert using a COTS rocket motor. Raytheon has announced the testing of a new ground-launched variant of the GBU-53 StormBreaker munition. The company highlighted that it designed, developed and tested the new variant in 50 days. The test was conducted at a private test range in the Mojave Desert during spring 2025, with a video accompanying the statement mentioning Mar. 22, 2025. Raytheon says the prototype was launched using a commercial off-the-shelf rocket (COTS) motor and was able to reach approximately 20,000 feet…

Singapore Airlines is the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A350, with a total of 65 in its fleet. From its hub at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), the Star Alliance carrier deploys its fleet of A350s to more than 45 destinations across the world, taking advantage of the aircraft’s impressive fuel efficiency to expand its long-haul reach while maintaining its exceptional customer service standards and onboard passenger experience. In this article, we will use data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, to explore Singapore Airlines’ longest nonstop routes operated by the Airbus A350 in 2025. We will also look at…