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How 24 JetBlue Mint Seats Bankroll An Entire Transatlantic Airbus A321LR Flight
The aircraft has become a tool the airline desperately needs during a period of financial struggle.
Why Only The Airbus A350-1000ULR Can Make Sydney To London Work Without A Fuel Stop
Larger fuel tanks and a lower passenger and cargo capacity are needed for Qantas' Project Sunrise flights.
Why These Are The Most Feared Military Aircraft In Active Combat Today
From F-35 to J-20, these feared fighters dominate 2026 combat by controlling information, stealth, and first-strike advantage in modern warfare.
Here's Why The US Navy Chose The F/A-18 Super Hornet Over A Dedicated Fleet Air Defense Fighter
The Super Hornet became good enough and affordable for the Navy after the threat environment changed following the end of the Cold War.
Long-Haul, But No WiFi: United Airlines & Panasonic Divorce Speculated Amid Starlink Rollout
As the airline rapidly deploys Starlink across its fleet, passengers on flights equipped with Panasonic systems face mounting connectivity issues.
This Is Canada's 2nd-Largest Airline In 2026
With over 150 aircraft transporting around 22.6 million passengers on more than 215,000 flights in 2025, WestJet is Canada's second-largest airline.
Why This Air Force Base Needed A $130 Million Upgrade To Handle This 6th-Generation Combat Aircraft
Ellsworth is requiring at least $1.5 billion in upgrades to host the B-21, with a similar amount needed for Dyess.
Inside Delta Sync Wi-Fi: Fast, free connectivity across your journey
If you’ve flown with Delta in recent years, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced the award-winning Delta Sync Wi-Fi platform . Since 2023, Delta has equipped more than 1,200 aircraft with fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile, with more than 160 million customer sessions logged since
American Airlines Adds Restaurant-Style Ordering To Miami Flagship Lounge — Cubanos And Croquetas Delivered Tableside
The American Airlines Flagship lounge has introduced food items to order via QR code, delivered tableside. That's something they already have in their most-recently opened Flagship lounge in Philadelphia .
China to Order 200 Boeing Planes, First Order in Nearly a Decade
The order is major win for Boeing, which has been shut out of the Chinese market for nearly decade due to trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
In 2 Seconds, Pilots Must Decide Whether To Abort Takeoff
When an aircraft takes off, pilots must make some of the quickest reactionary decisions anyone can make. Only two seconds can make or break the flight
Airbus vs Boeing orders and deliveries: Who’s winning 2026 so far? - Aerospace Global News
Airbus vs Boeing orders and deliveries: Who’s winning 2026 so far? Aerospace Global News
Boeing Ordered To Pay $49.5M To 737 MAX Crash Family After 7-Year Battle
The families of those who perished continue to seek justice.
Delta’s Internal Summer Plan To Stop Cancellations Snowballing: More Pilots, Fewer Flights
When disruptions hit, pilot availability, crew scheduling, fleet readiness, and a too-tight schedule can turn delays into waves of cancellations — so Delta is adding reserves, trimming flights, and rebuilding operational slack.
Boeing's 737 MAX Orders Surge: Shaping Future Airline Fleets For Travelers - Simple Flying
Boeing's 737 MAX Orders Surge: Shaping Future Airline Fleets For Travelers Simple Flying
Boeing's 737 MAX Orders Surge: Shaping Future Airline Fleets For Travelers
In April alone, the 737 MAX accounted for 57 of the 136 aircraft the manufacturer delivered during the month.
Boeing’s delivery lead over Airbus narrows, mystery buyers order 109 jets - AeroTime
Boeing’s delivery lead over Airbus narrows, mystery buyers order 109 jets AeroTime
Here's Where All The Aluminum Goes After A Commercial Aircraft Crashes
Discover the path of the aluminum from a crashed airplane through the forensic hold, through the sorting yard, the smelter, and into a new product.
Man Killed By Frontier Jet On Denver Runway Had 20 Prior Arrests, Including Attempted Murder
The man killed when a Frontier Airlines jet hit him on a Denver runway had 20 prior arrests, including attempted murder, and had been arrested again just one month before scaling an airport fence and walking into the path of the aircraft. Authorities have ruled the death a suicide,
Early SpaceX Investor Reveals Why Delta’s Starlink Deal Fell Apart — Now United Will Have Better Wifi For Years
Delta had a chance to move to Starlink, the inflight wifi system United is racing to install across its fleet. But an early SpaceX investor says the deal fell apart because Delta wanted Starlink behind its own branded portal — and now United may have the better passenger experience for years.
Air Force One's Classified Backup: The Secret Aircraft That Follows The President Everywhere
Shadowy modified Boeing 757s, Doomsday planes, and business jets almost always follow the President.
Airbus And Boeing Report April 2026 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries - Forecast International
Airbus And Boeing Report April 2026 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Forecast International
Where Canadians Are Traveling: U.S. Breaks Losing Streak, Europe and Caribbean Make Big Gains
Canadians ticked back across the border in April, but they're still booking almost everywhere but the U.S.
Lufthansa Group orders ten Airbus and ten Boeing long-haul aircraft - Lufthansa Group
Lufthansa Group orders ten Airbus and ten Boeing long-haul aircraft Lufthansa Group
Top 5 Revolutionary Jet Aircraft
Boeing has boasted an outsized role in developing revolutionary commercial jet aircraft, although only time will tell if that trend will continue.
Boeing 777X Vs. 777-300ER: Comparing Range & Fuel Consumption Rates
Both aircraft have similar ranges, but the 777X delivers it more efficiently.
The 2 NBA Teams That Refused The League's New Private Jet Fleet In 2026
Two NBA teams bucked the trend and turn down the league's new private jet fleet.
Is It True That The Boeing 777X's Engine Costs More Than Some Private Jets?
As per the list price, each of these engines can cost around $40-45 million, and each 777X aircraft requires two of these engines!
55 Of United Airlines’ 87 Pending Deliveries This Year Will Be Boeing 737 MAX 9s - Simple Flying
55 Of United Airlines’ 87 Pending Deliveries This Year Will Be Boeing 737 MAX 9s Simple Flying
New Video Shows Frontier Passengers Evacuating With Carry-Ons After Fatal Denver Runway Strike
New passenger video shows the aftermath of Frontier flight 4345’s fatal Denver runway strike: visible engine damage, evacuation slides deployed, and passengers leaving the aircraft with carry-on bags in hand. Authorities now say the person hit by the aircraft was killed, while 12 passengers reported
5 Aircraft That Pilots Trust The Most
From flight training to long-haul widebodies, these aircraft have earned the trust of pilots worldwide.
Is It True That The Boeing 747-400 Is Powered By 757 Engines?
Both aircraft have RB211 engines, but the types differ.
The Striking Differences Pilots Notice When Training On Airbus & Boeing Aircraft
Airbus and Boeing aircraft are built from the ground up with different design philosophies that completely change what it's like to fly them.
Progress: 1st Boeing 777-9 Production Aircraft Takes Flight Ahead Of Lufthansa Delivery
The overdue jetliner nears delivery day.
Here's How Airlines Turned 5 Inches Of Lost Legroom Into A Billion-Dollar Upsell Strategy
Airlines are no longer just compressing seats to fit more passengers, they are redesigning the cabin in order to resell your comfort as a product.
The World's 10 Largest Aircraft Boneyards
A closer look at where aircraft go to be stored or scrapped for parts.
After 70 Years Of Spying, The U-2 Dragon Lady's Retirement Is Finally On The Table Again
The U-2 is a Cold War icon that has been in service for 70 seventy years. While it will be retired shortly, it will still remain a valuable aircraft.
Airbus Receives Record $19B Order - Manufacturing.net
Airbus Receives Record $19B Order Manufacturing.net
AirAsia Orders 150 Airbus A220s in Record $19 Billion Deal
AirAsia did more for the A220 program in one evening than what the aircraft manufacturer may have managed in years.
The Airbus A220 Is Rewriting The Rules Of Short-Haul Economics
The aircraft is revolutionizing short-haul aviation, offering airlines a highly versatile solution to adapt to shifting demand.
Sharing the (order) spoils - Asian Aviation
Sharing the (order) spoils Asian Aviation
Here's How Much A Delta One Ticket On An Airbus A350 Actually Costs In 2026
It is never easy to find the true cost of any ticket, especially in Delta One, where prices can vary so massively. Here is what to expect in 2026.
Singapore Airlines A350 New Cabins Delayed to 2027 - FTN news
Singapore Airlines A350 New Cabins Delayed to 2027 FTN news
Advancements: What Does Trump's Luxury Boeing 747 & NASA's Newly Upgraded 777 Have In Common?
Both aircraft offer impressive capabilities.
The Short-Lived Airbus A380-800 Freighter Concept That Was Cancelled Before A Single Aircraft Was Built
Airbus once convinced FedEx, UPS, and Emirates to bet on the biggest freighter ever imagined, but it quietly disappeared before a single one was built
DoorDash Is Bad For Restaurants, Drivers, And Customers — Why Does Everyone Keep Using It?
A viral restaurant owner rant lays out what makes DoorDash so frustrating: restaurants lose margin, drivers create headaches, customers pay more, and the food often arrives worse than it left the kitchen. Yet even with all of that, delivery apps keep winning because they offer reach, convenience, an
Why Does The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Have 2 Different Engine Types?
A closer look at the real reasons behind the 787's two engine options and how they shape the aircraft's global appeal.
United 767 Hits Bakery Truck On Newark Approach — Wheel Smashes Driver’s Window Near NJ Turnpike
A United Airlines Boeing 767 landed safely at Newark after striking a light pole on approach — but video and news reports suggest the incident was worse than first disclosed. The aircraft also appears to have hit a bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike, with its wheel smashing into the driver’s wi
Pilots Shut Off Both Engines Before China Eastern 737 Crash — China Cites “National Security” To Withhold Report
China Eastern Flight MU5735 did not simply fall out of the sky. NTSB recorder data shows pilots shut off both engines before the Boeing 737 plunged from cruise, killing all 132 people aboard — and four years later, China still refuses to release the crash report, citing “national security” and socia
A Look At The Salaries Of Widebody Cargo Pilots In 2026
Widebody cargo pilots in 2026 earn between $90,000-$140,000 as first officers and significantly more as captains, making cargo aviation one of the most financially rewarding sectors in commercial flying. Major carriers like FedEx Express and UPS Airlines offer competitive compensation structures with rapid seniority progression, overtime opportunities, and robust retirement benefits that often exceed passenger airline compensation.
This salary analysis reflects the strategic importance and operational demands of global cargo logistics networks, influencing career choices for pilots and highlighting competitive pressures in the aviation labor market. The financial attractiveness of cargo flying impacts pilot recruitment, retention, and the overall competitiveness of cargo operators in the global logistics industry.