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U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin announced on Sept. 22, 2025 that Boeing had begun the manufacturing process for the first production F-47, with a goal of seeing it airborne by 2028. Speaking at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference, hosted by the Air & Space Forces Association, Allvin said “In the few short months since we made the announcement, they [Boeing] are already beginning to manufacture the first article.” He further added: “I’ve got to tell you, team, it’s almost 2026. The team is committed to getting the first one flying in 2028.” This major…

Wizz Air is celebrating having won an award for sustainable airline of the year, in testament to the low-cost carrier’s ‘Net Zero by 2050’ roadmap as unveiled earlier this year.  On September 22, 2025, Wizz Air announced that it had won the coveted prize at the Airline Economics Sustainability Awards Gala, which celebrates aviation leaders in “environmental stewardship, innovation, and societal well-being”.  Potential winners were judged on their initiatives during the 12 months period up to the end of August 2025 through industry-wide surveys by Estuaire.  According to Wizz Air, the judging panel highlighted the airline’s “transparent reporting, investment in…

It’s a fascinating time for Alaska Air Group, given the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. We know that a lot is changing, including turning Seattle into a global hub, using a fleet of Boeing 787s. In late 2024, we learned about some major changes coming to Alaska’s airport lounge network. I’d like to provide an update, as some more details have been announced since then, with the latest updates being about the new lounge in San Diego. Upcoming Alaska & Hawaiian lounge openings Alaska Air Group intends to open new lounges in Honolulu (HNL), San Diego (SAN), and…

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is often praised as a game-changer in commercial aviation: lower fuel consumption, longer nonstop routes, and greater flexibility for airlines. In an era of rising fuel costs, environmental pressure, and passenger expectations, the 787 stands out as a benchmark. In this article, we’ll unpack exactly what design, technology, and operational decisions make the 787 so efficient and versatile, and how that translates into real-world benefits for carriers and travelers. When Boeing launched the Dreamliner program, its goal wasn’t just to build a newer widebody but to reimagine what a modern, long-range, medium-capacity aircraft could do. The…

Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet has received its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft from an order of 200 Boeing jets worth US$32 billion, making it the airline’s first non-Airbus aircraft in its fleet.  The ceremony took place at Boeing’s facility in Seattle, Washington, and was attended by Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong, senior officials from both countries, and key business partners, the airline announced in a statement on September 21, 2025.  “The first Boeing aircraft received under this historic order is the result of nearly a decade of partnership between Boeing and Vietjet,” Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Chairwoman of Vietjet said during…

In 2026, Delta Air Lines plans to introduce a very premium domestic narrow body aircraft, with a staggering 44 first class seats. However, this isn’t by design, but is instead to make the most of a frustrating situation. I first covered this last week, but this has now been confirmed by the airline, so we have some more details about what we can expect. Delta planning 164-seat A321neos, with 44 first class seats JonNYC was first to report that Delta intends to introduce a new Airbus A321neo configuration featuring dozens of first class seats. Specifically, this configuration is expected to…

On the night of September 21, a serious safety incident occurred at Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport involving two Airbus A320s. A Nouvelair flight arriving from Tunis almost collided with an easyJet service preparing to depart for Nantes, prompting last-minute evasive action. Both aircraft managed to avoid a collision, but the incident led to flight disruption. The incident is being described as one of the most serious runway incursion incidents in recent French aviation history. It is now under investigation by French aviation authorities, who will determine whether pilot error, air traffic control, or other factors contributed. Initial reports suggest weather conditions…

SAS Scandinavia Airlines has released details of an expanded program of flights for summer 2026. The schedule will include nine new routes, six new destinations, and a significant boost in connectivity across Europe, North America, and Asia. The northern summer of 2026 will mark a significant uptick in flights for the carrier, with a 20% increase in seat capacity from Copenhagen, which will lead to 50% more connecting opportunities. “With more destinations than in any previous summer program, the schedule combines high-frequency business routes with leisure travel options, giving travelers greater flexibility, improved access, and smoother connections than ever before,”…

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – The Air Force’s first F-47 fighter is now being built by Boeing, and the advanced jet is expected to have its initial flight in 2028, Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin said Monday.“It’s the platform that, along with the rest of the [accompanying family of] systems, is going to ensure [air] dominance into the future,” Allvin said. “In the few short months since we made the [F-47] announcement, they are already beginning to manufacture the first article. We’re ready to go fast. We have to go fast.”The F-47, previously known as Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD),…

Fiji Airways is making a change that’s likely to be controversial, but I actually think the thought behind it is reasonable. Fiji Airways eliminates business class amenity kits Travel Weekly has an interesting story about the evolution of Fiji Airways, which has turned into quite the success story in recent years, especially in comparison to to so many other government owned airlines based on vacation islands (Air Tahiti Nui, Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, etc.). The airline is a pleasure to fly with, and clearly cares about providing a good passenger experience. Along those lines, the airline is rolling out a…