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Aircraft orders, deliveries, retirements, and new type introductions — tracked across major carriers globally.

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800 Feet Apart: American Airlines 737 & E175 Nearly Collide At Washington Reagan

An American Airlines regional jet's mistaken acceptance of runway clearance meant for another aircraft led to a near-miss at DCA.

1 Aug 2026Simple Flying
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American Airlines 737 Was Landing At Washington National — Then Pilots Saw A Regional Jet On Their Runway

An American Airlines 737 arriving at Washington National was forced to go around after a Republic Airways regional jet appears to have accepted another aircraft’s clearance and entered Runway 1. The incident involved two nearly identical American Airlines regional jet callsigns at neighboring runway

31 Jul 2026View from the Wing
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Airbus on track for strong 2026 as deliveries rise and order backlog tops 9,200 aircraft - UK Aviation News

Airbus on track for strong 2026 as deliveries rise and order backlog tops 9,200 aircraft UK Aviation News

30 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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Why Qantas Gave Up 162 Seats On Its Airbus A350-1000ULR To Charge 20% More To London

Qantas cut 162 seats from its A350 to fit a fuel tank that reaches London nonstop. Here is why the airline thinks passengers will pay 20% more for it.

30 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Boeing 777-9 Fleet Reaches 4,800 Test Hours As 7th Airframe Will Conduct ETOPS Certification

A factory-fresh plane joins the growing fleet of the largest twinjets in the world.

30 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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American Airlines Borrows $1.3 Billion Against New Jets And Reveals Its Fleet Strategy

American Airlines is preparing to borrow $1.325 billion against new aircraft deliveries and older jets, and the financing filing reveals more than just debt. It shows a fleet strategy built around more Airbus A321XLRs, premium-heavy widebody retrofits, dual-class regional jets, and keeping existing

29 Jul 2026View from the Wing
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Philippine Airlines welcomes third Airbus A350-1000 aircraft - AeroTime

Philippine Airlines welcomes third Airbus A350-1000 aircraft AeroTime

29 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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How Qatar Airways Turned Retired Widebodies Into A Backup Fleet To Cover Its Grounded Airbus A350s

In times of fleet groundings, few options are left available. Qatar Airways turned to its 'past mistakes' and proved that having a backup is vital.

29 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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American Airlines Briefly Grounds Every Flight After Nationwide IT Outage

The entire fleet was grounded as a technology failure hit during the peak evening rush hour.

29 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Long Way Round: Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR Flies East On Record-Breaking 24-Hour Test Odyssey

Airbus' new ultra-long-range widebody continues to stretch its legs.

28 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Sources: United Airlines May Scoop Up The Early Boeing 777Xs Rejected By Emirates

Emirates, the largest single customer of the Boeing 777X rejected the delivery of the first 10 airframes due to extensive rework that would be needed to bring them up to current standards. These planes have been parked for many years, leading to the Middle Eastern carrier standing its ground and the

27 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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The 1960s Design Decision That Still Limits How Wide Every Boeing 737 Economy Seat Can Be

A closer look at why the 737 is tighter inside than rivals like the Airbus A320.

26 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Guests Pay $700 A Night At Hotel Del Coronado—While Sewage Taints The Ocean And Locals Get Air Purifiers

Guests pay luxury-resort prices at Hotel del Coronado while unsafe ocean water and sewage-tainted air expose the scale of San Diego’s border crisis.

24 Jul 2026View from the Wing
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Piper Aircraft Secures New Fleet Order From ATP Flight School - FLYING Magazine

Piper Aircraft Secures New Fleet Order From ATP Flight School FLYING Magazine

23 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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Aircraft deliveries hit 8-year high: ADS report - Aerospace Global News

Aircraft deliveries hit 8-year high: ADS report Aerospace Global News

22 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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Why The Boeing 777X's Delayed Certification Costs More Than An Entire Airbus A350 Program

Boeing's latest flagship widebody has been plagued by delays.

22 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Boeing and Airbus prepare for next narrow-body battle – but airlines aren’t pushing for new jets yet - CNBC

Boeing and Airbus prepare for next narrow-body battle – but airlines aren’t pushing for new jets yet CNBC

21 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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SMBC Splits 200-Jet Order Between Airbus and Boeing as Delivery Risk Shapes Fleet Strategy - EU Today

SMBC Splits 200-Jet Order Between Airbus and Boeing as Delivery Risk Shapes Fleet Strategy EU Today

20 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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Boeing Books 100-Aircraft Order from SMBC - AirlineGeeks.com

Boeing Books 100-Aircraft Order from SMBC AirlineGeeks.com

20 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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Why The Boeing KC-46 Still Has Refueling Limitations With Several USAF Aircraft

KC-46 Pegasus still faces A-10 and stealth aircraft refueling limits as Boeing works on boom and vision system fixes.

19 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Rare Air: The 8 US Markets Where The Airbus A350-1000 Flies Daily In 2026

New York leads the way with over 2,000 A350-1000 flights in 2026.

19 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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FAA Hands Boeing Back Full Authority To Certify Its Own 737 MAX & 787s For Delivery

After years of intense scrutiny, the FAA has finally returned Boeing the authority to certify airworthiness certificates.

18 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Delivery Slots, Not Demand, Will Drive Farnborough's Order Tally - Airways Magazine

Delivery Slots, Not Demand, Will Drive Farnborough's Order Tally Airways Magazine

17 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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FAA Gives Boeing Back The Power To Declare New 737 MAX And 787 Jets Safe

Starting July 20, Boeing will again issue final airworthiness certificates for newly built 737 MAX and 787 aircraft—authority the FAA reserved after fatal crashes and production failures. The agency says eight months of alternating inspections produced comparable quality findings, while federal audi

17 Jul 2026View from the Wing
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Air China, Shenzhen Airlines Order 55 Airbus Aircraft - AirlineGeeks.com

Air China, Shenzhen Airlines Order 55 Airbus Aircraft AirlineGeeks.com

17 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets - Reuters

Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets Reuters

17 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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‘Up to’ 875 orders predicted at Farnborough as airlines race for delivery slots - Aviation Business News

‘Up to’ 875 orders predicted at Farnborough as airlines race for delivery slots Aviation Business News

16 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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United Ordered 45 A350s… Then Walked Away

Earlier this year, United Airlines signaled the removal of the Airbus A350-900 aircraft type from its order book. As per the SEC or Securities and Exchange Commission 10-K filing, this decision was made on the basis that the engine manufacturer for the aircraft type had breached a contract. So in th

15 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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American Airlines Set To Return To Iceland—Likely From Philadelphia, The Aircraft Is A Mystery

American Airlines is reportedly preparing to return to Reykjavik, reviving Iceland service that disappeared during the pandemic. Philadelphia is the logical gateway, but the airline’s choice of aircraft—and whether it might instead revisit Dallas—remains unclear.

14 Jul 2026View from the Wing
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Airbus And Boeing Report June 2026 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries - Forecast International

Airbus And Boeing Report June 2026 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Forecast International

14 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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Why This Rule Is Quietly Forcing United Airlines' Boeing 777-200s Into The Desert

New climate policies are increasing the operating costs of older aircraft.

14 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Airbus And Boeing Report June 2026 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries - flightplan.forecastinternational.com

Airbus And Boeing Report June 2026 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries flightplan.forecastinternational.com

14 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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The Emirates A380 Experience Explained

For many travelers, the Airbus A380 has become more than just another aircraft type. So in this video, we take a look at the real benefits of flying on Emirates’ Airbus A380, how the aircraft’s unique design shapes the passenger experience, and why so many frequent flyers continue to choose it over

14 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Farnborough Airshow 2026: Aircraft Lineup and Exhibitors

Discover the confirmed aircraft attending the 2026 Farnborough Airshow, including exhibitors, aircraft types, and flying schedules. Learn about notable absences and potential surprises.

13 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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First Class Meals Have Gotten So Bad, Airlines Should Charge Extra For Food Worth Eating

Domestic first class meals have been cut so far that airlines may be missing a revenue opportunity: sell premium pre-order meals passengers would actually want, instead of pretending today’s bundled food is still a premium experience.

12 Jul 2026View from the Wing
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Old Navy Promo Code: Up to 70% Off in July 2026

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11 Jul 2026Conde Nast Traveler
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Why Airbus Is Quietly Selling Its $366 Million A350-1000 For Nearly Half Off In 2026

A350s are half price? It's no flash sale; rather a common practice in aircraft purchasing where airlines negotiate well below the list price.

11 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Why Qantas Is Suddenly Canceling Airbus A380 Flights

July hasn't started well for the Australian flag carrier's superjumbo fleet.

10 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Half-time whistle: Airbus hits its stride on road to annual delivery goal - AeroTime

Half-time whistle: Airbus hits its stride on road to annual delivery goal AeroTime

9 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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Boeing 737 Freighter Crash: Missing K2 Airways Jet Wreckage Found

On July 8th Pakistan Airports Authority confirmed that search teams had found and identified wreckage belonging to the missing K2 Airways Boeing 737 freighter. As you can see HERE, pieces of the aircraft were found in the sea 53 NM (98 km) to the south of the Pakistani coastal town of Ormara.

9 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Limits: Qantas' Perth–London Flight Sits At The Absolute Edge Of What A Boeing 787 Can Physically Do

Qantas may have an aircraft capable of reaching London from Perth, but real-world performance depends on the conditions of each flight.

7 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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June 2026 Commercial Aircraft Production and Projected Airbus & Boeing Deliveries - Forecast International

June 2026 Commercial Aircraft Production and Projected Airbus & Boeing Deliveries Forecast International

6 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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"Large Silver Object": NetJets Pilots Report Near Miss At 15,800 Feet Over New York

The aircraft was able to continue to its destination as planned despite the mid-air scare.

6 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Frontier Airlines To Shrink Its Order Book By Selling 11 Airbus A321neos To Avolon - Simple Flying

Frontier Airlines To Shrink Its Order Book By Selling 11 Airbus A321neos To Avolon Simple Flying

5 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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Ohio’s first food drone delivery takes flight in Dayton - Ohio Tech News

Ohio’s first food drone delivery takes flight in Dayton Ohio Tech News

4 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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Better Than The MAX? United Airlines Takes Delivery Of Its 69th & 70th Airbus A321neos - Simple Flying

Better Than The MAX? United Airlines Takes Delivery Of Its 69th & 70th Airbus A321neos Simple Flying

3 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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Gulf airlines move to secure prized Boeing, Airbus slots - Gulf News

Gulf airlines move to secure prized Boeing, Airbus slots Gulf News

3 Jul 2026Google News: Fleet Orders
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How The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Outlasted The Aircraft That Was Built To Replace It

Some aircraft evolve, advancing and growing into the era of flight ahead. Some disappoint and leave carriers holding on to older airframes for longer.

3 Jul 2026Simple Flying
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Merrell Promo Code: Save Up to 40% in July

Hit the trails for less. Check out the latest Merrell coupons, first-order sign up discounts, and the summer sale (up to 40% off!) to score top-rated outdoor footwear on a budget this July.

2 Jul 2026Conde Nast Traveler
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How Inflight Service Affects The Passenger Experience

As aircraft seat designs homogenize, exceptional in-flight service and human connection have become the ultimate battleground for airline loyalty

2 Jul 2026Simple Flying