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In Airbus’ pursuit of increased production output, the European planemaker’s small A220 is continuing to struggle. Supply chain challenges and issues with assembly line efficiency have the monthly output at just seven or eight planes, or half of the company’s goal. The original goal was to increase monthly deliveries to 14 jets by mid-2026, but that target has now slid to the end of the year. The factories in Canada and the United States have reported recurring delays with engine and wing assemblies, among other issues. Rough Start For The Littlest Airbus Credit: Shutterstock Of the 500+ commercial airplanes delivered by…

Delta Air Lines was the final US passenger airline to operate the Boeing 747, bringing its operations with the type to an end in 2017. However, the SkyTeam carrier’s relationship with the iconic aircraft dates back much further than that, with Delta Air Lines having previously flown the 747 in the 1970s. In this article, we will take a look at where Delta Air Lines’ varied fleet of Boeing 747s came from and the routes they operated. We will also consider the legacy of the 747 on the wider commercial aviation industry. Delta Air Lines’ Original Boeing 747s Credit: Wikimedia Commons…

Oct. 28, 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the last time an Avro Vulcan took to the skies. Following eight years of renewed airworthiness, XH558 landed on Oct. 28, 2015 after one final display. In circumstances that remain hotly discussed even a decade later, it was announced by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTST) in May 2015 that that summer’s display season would be the last where crowds could see their Cold War-era strategic bomber, the Avro Vulcan, in the skies. Critical industry partners like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, on whose support the Vulcan’s permit to fly from the…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taking immediate action is the key to decarbonizing the commercial aviation industry by 2050, the timeline for IATA’s net-zero goal.  Whether it is producing and purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), advocating for governmental regulations and incentives, or modernizing fleets and equipment, the industry must begin implementing sustainable solutions now, panelists at Cargo […] source

British low-cost carrier easyJet is tackling the cost-of-living crisis in the United Kingdom head-on by donating some of its old crew uniforms to provide free school clothing to children in need. The airline is based in Luton, where child poverty is a particularly severe issue, and it hopes that, by providing its old uniforms for use in schools, it will be able to help local families deal with the financial strain. School uniform items typically cost hundreds of pounds a year per child, and, as such, they can represent a considerable economic outlay for families, especially with a child’s growth…

Expectations for peak season remain varied in a year characterized by volatility and unpredictability, according to speakers at last week’s Cargo Facts Symposium 2025 in Nashville, Tenn. ATSG, parent company of ABX Air, Air Transport International, CAM and others, is tempering year-over-year growth expectations for this peak season, Chief Commercial Officer Todd France said during […] source

Non-stop flights have restarted between India and China after a five-year suspension, reflecting a recent thaw in relations between the two most populous nations. IndiGo, the largest carrier in India, became the first carrier to resume India-China flights after months of planning, reconnecting Kolkata’s thriving textile and jute industries with the wholesale markets of Guangzhou in southern China. Flight 1703 departed from Kolkata on Sunday evening, operated by an Airbus A320neo, and touched down at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport some three-and-a-half hours later. It is the first of what is expected to be a rush of new travel options between…

Boeing is approaching the 200-unit mark for its 737-800BCF conversion program and continues to refine it for customers. Boeing sees solid demand for the 737-800BCF, especially from Asia, and has expanded feedstock eligibility by accepting for conversion 737-800s as young as 2014-vintage, Bob Weiss, director of Boeing Converted Freighters, told Cargo Facts at Cargo Facts […] source

The Boeing 757 once dominated transatlantic skies, bridging the gap between short-haul narrow-bodies and long-haul wide-bodies. Its combination of range, power, and moderate capacity made it ideal for thinner routes that couldn’t justify larger jets. For decades, it connected secondary US cities to Europe and vice versa, becoming a symbol of flexibility and efficiency in mid-range flying. Now, as the global aviation industry transitions toward sustainability and lower operating costs, the 757’s era is fading. Airlines are retiring their aging fleets in favor of newer aircraft that offer similar reach with less fuel burn and emissions. The Airbus A321LR and…

Air China Cargo is set to become the first mainland Chinese carrier to buy Airbus’ new A350F with an order for at least six units. The carrier intends to sign a deal with Airbus for the purchase of six A350Fs along with options for four more after Air China Cargo’s board approved the transaction today, […] source