American Airlines is rolling out free high-speed Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members across most of its fleet, sponsored by AT&T.

STARLUX takes delivery of its first A350-1000, making the widebody its new flagship and expanding long-haul reach from Taipei.

Stansted Airport is set to see its route network expand in 2026, as airlines introduce a range of new services from the Essex hub.

American Airlines passengers will notice branding throughout their journeys as the airline marks its centennial this year.

JetBlue expands year-round service from FLL with new nonstops to Orlando and Dallas-Fort Worth and more LaGuardia flights in 2026.

Flights across Greece were grounded for several hours on Sunday after the aviation radio collapsed.

Flight resume as the large-scale restriction affecting U.S.-registered aircraft in Caribbean airspace has been lifted.

Aeromexico topped Cirium's 2025 On-time Performance (OTP) ranking with 90.02%, followed by Saudia at 86.53% and SAS at 86.09%.

US airlines cancel dozens of Caribbean flights after the FAA restricted airspace following US strikes on Venezuela.

The board of Bangladeshi flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines approves an order for 14 Boeing jets.

Tensions brew between Belgium’s environmental tax strategy and Ryanair’s efforts to maintain price-sensitive travel demand.

OAG reports strong global air travel growth in 2025, with record seats, rising connectivity, and continued recovery momentum.

Alaska Air Group reflects on its first full year after the Alaska Airlines-Hawaiian Airlines Integration.

China Airlines orders 60 A320neo Family aircraft, one of the largest single-aisle commitments announced in the asian region.

SkyWest has selected Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas, US, as the location for its newest aircraft maintenance facility.

CALC firms an order for 30 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, further expanding one of the largest Airbus portfolios among lessors.

ITA Airways will retire its last Airbus A330-200 on December 31. The last flight will be the red-eye AZ615 from Boston to Rome.

American Airlines will increase service at Chicago O’Hare, unveiling 100 additional daily departures beginning in March 2026.

FAA AD eliminates the risk of control-surface malfunction linked to hydraulic fluid contamination in A350neo electronics modules.

EVA Air approves the purchase of four new Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft and the lease of four Boeing 777-300ERs.

Ethiopian Airlines completes Africa's first full strip-and-paint program on two A350-900 aircraft from its widebody fleet at ADD.

Here are the top 25 stories of 2025 from Airways, ranked by readership numbers and updated for our year-end wrap-up.

American Airlines is overhauling its flagship hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to improve schedule reliability.

Today, General Electric is best known for its jet engines, but that wasn’t always the case.

JTSB: Warning System Alert Missed Before Deadly Haneda Runway Collision

India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation (Naagar Vimaan Mantraalay) has granted initial clearance to two startup carriers.

Embraer has delivered the 50th E195-E2 to Porter Airlines, a milestone in one of North America’s fastest-growing fleet expansions.

Italy's competition watchdog has fined Ryanair €256 million, marking one of the largest penalties imposed on a European airline.

Lufthansa welcomed the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with a new 100th-anniversary livery at Frankfurt.

Pakistan sells its flag carrier to Arif Habib Group after the latter submitted the highest bid of US$482 million.

Under a new agreement, Boeing will gain access to Flightradar24’s comprehensive live and historic flight data.

Coulson Aviation has announced the launch of its Boeing 767 VLAT program to replace aging aerial firefighting aircraft.

Air France will suspend its nonstop service between Paris–Charles de Gaulle and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, or ARFF, is a function that remains remarkably invisible yet essential within the industry.

FedEx expects to incur US$175M in additional costs as it works around the mandatory grounding of its MD-11 freighter fleet.

Viva Aerobus and its competitor, Volaris, have agreed to form a holding company for a new low-cost carrier group.

Why is Frontier Airlines halting operations at Paine Field International Airport in Seattle in early January?

Boeing wants an exception to FAA emissions regulations that apply to newly produced large aircraft to sell new Triple Sevens.

Alaska Airlines has implemented a temporary freight embargo affecting several stations across the State of Alaska.

Philippine Airlines takes delivery of its first A350-1000, becoming the first airline in Southeast Asia to operate the type.

American Airlines is rolling out 15 new routes for summer 2026, leaning into small- and mid-size markets.

China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, bringing its total commitment to 15.

Spirit Airlines’ first-ever holiday aircraft livery is expected to take to the skies this week

The human element is one of the most critical safety factors at airports, often concentrated out of public view.

Amsterdam-based KLM will launch three new European destinations at the start of the 2026 summer season.

Global airline profitability is stabilizing, not surging, according to IATA’s latest industry outlook.

airBaltic has announced the expansion of its network for the upcoming summer season. Here are the new routes.

Malaysia Aviation Group has launched its Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP3.0). Here are the details.

Announced last August, Alaska Airlines has launched Starlink Wi-Fi on four of its Embraer E175 regional aircraft.

Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Singapore, commencing 2 July 2026.

Spirit Aviation Holdings has amended its debtor-in-possession credit agreement, unlocking an additional US$100m in financing.

Airlines rarely announce how much water they carry; excess potable water adds weight, but little water is no good either.

A United Boeing 777-200ER diverted back to Washington Dulles Airport last night after an engine failure during takeoff.

Spirit faces a high-stakes DIP financing milestone today, December 13, 2025. Was last week's flight with them my last?

WestJet has paused plans to introduce non-reclining economy seats across a significant portion of its narrowbody fleet.

JetBlue will open its first dedicated airport lounge, BlueHouse, at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport next week.

‍Japan Airlines scales up cargo codeshare with Kalitta Air to capture surging transpacific demand.

Royal Air Maroc will launch a new long-haul route from Casablanca to Los Angeles, starting June 7, 2026.

Porter launches new international nonstops from Hamilton to Florida and Mexico as part of its growing North American strategy.

Alaska Airlines will operate year-round nonstop flights to London Heathrow Airport from next year.

Airbus' fello’fly initiative aims to reduce long-haul fuel burn by pairing aircraft to harvest wake-generated lift.

Boeing and United Airlines have completed a series of flight tests evaluating a modernized data-communication architecture.

When an airliner turns off its engines at the gate or ramp, the flight deck doesn’t simply go dark and stay that way.

New amenities await Turkish Airlines customers at Edinburgh International Airport, as the airline opens its first European lounge.

Air Dolomiti, part of the Lufthansa Group, is closing out 2025 with a fleet milestone as it takes ownership of its first E195-E2.

Korean Air’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet has a new friend in Atlanta thanks to a third-party contract with Delta TechOps.

airBaltic and Lufthansa have announced an expansion of their existing codeshare partnership from Riga via Frankfurt.

IndiGo reports its flight operations have returned to normal following several days of network-wide disruption.

Oman Air has announced the launch of nonstop flights between Muscat and Taif, marking its first new route of 2026.

Boeing has completed its long-anticipated takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, closing a deal valued at US$4.7 billion.

Air Transat said yesterday it would gradually begin cancelling flights today after 760 of its pilots voted to strike on Wednesday.

IndiGo responds after mass cancellations and disruptions triggered one of the biggest operational crises in its history.

U.S. DOT waives the final US$11M installment of a civil penalty imposed on Southwest Airlines following its 2022 holiday meltdown.

Alaska Airlines plans to open its first pilot base at San Diego International Airport, where it will station up to 250 pilots.

Airbus' supply chain disruptions are currently causing a slowdown in deliveries compared with October.

Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air (LJ), Air Busan, and Air Seoul will introduce Starlink's high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi.

Qantas' final Airbus A380 has been returned to service after a major overhaul.

Most bird strikes occur during takeoff, landing, or initial climb, making airports critical areas for wildlife risk management.

The USDOT and the FAA appointed Peraton as the nation’s first-ever “Prime Integrator” to lead the modernization of America's ATC.

China Airlines inaugurates the first nonstop service between Taipei (TPE) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

China Southern Airlines has resumed its seasonal service between Guangzhou (CAN) and Perth (PER).

AerCap has delivered Fly Meta's first Boeing 777-300ERSF. Fly Meta is a cargo airline based in Hong Kong.

In an era of satellites and AI, it might seem surprising that many of aviation’s weather tools still follow decades-old formats.

Airways was invited to the Emirates Aviation College, where we sat down with the Senior Vice President of Flight Training.

FedEx has scrubbed all MD-11 flying for December as the FAA’s post-crash inspection order continues to sideline the trijet fleet.

China Airlines approves the purchase of up to 18 brand new passenger and cargo jets while retiring older Boeing 747 freighters.

Aerolíneas Argentinas is set to expand its fleet with the addition of four Airbus A330neo aircraft and 14 Boeing 737 MAX jets.

Airbus recently hosted a digital press conference to provide updates about its brand-new freighter, the A350F.

Airways once again meets with Oman Air's CEO, Con Korfiatis, to discuss the airline’s outlook for the future.

Join us on the first A350-900 to join SWISS as we fly in Business Suite, the most premium Business Class seat in LX's history.

This week, Air Canada announced four new transatlantic routes for summer 2026, plus the resumption of a halted flight.

To the average person, the idea of an aircraft flying without communicating with air traffic control may seem unimaginable.

The International Civil Aviation Organization elects Toshiyuki Onuma as President for a three-year term starting January 1, 2026.

Porter Airlines launches round-trip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Nassau, The Bahamas.

To mark its first anniversary in Edmonton, Alberta, Nolinor Aviation invited Airways to its new FBO and Hangar.

Gatwick Airport recently increased passenger numbers by 22.7%. In response, Air Arabia will operate the only LGW-Sharjah nonstop.

VietJet Air has officially taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft, marking the start of a significant fleet upgrade.

DAS2025 saw Emirates make several announcements over the week. Airways sat down with the airline's Chief Operations Officer.

JetBlue has expanded its industry-leading Gateway programs to include Gateway University: Tech Ops.

Lockheed is best known for fighters and space projects, but it once played a significant role in commercial aviation.