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Cathay Pacific added 21 destinations in 2025. The airline now plans a two-layout Boeing 777-9 cabin.

Corneel Koster will become Virgin Atlantic’s (VS) next Chief Executive Officer.

Reports have surfaced stating Turkish Airlines might switch its Boeing 737 MAX order to Airbus if negotiations with CFM fail.

Among all threats, bird strikes and aircraft/bird collisions are particularly unpredictable and can readily harm engines.

A U.S. bankruptcy court has approved US$475 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to keep Spirit Airlines operational.

SWISS welcomed its first Airbus A350, named Lausanne, along with guests and media at Zurich International Airport.

To celebrate the heritage and culture of Türkiye, Turkish Airlines gathered over 200 people at the Stockholm City Hall.

The glass cockpit did not just alter the way jets are flown; it redesigned the tasks of the flight crew, ergonomics, and more.

United announces plans to launch new nonstop flights from Newark to several European cities for the summer 2026 season.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrates its 106th anniversary with a new Delft Blue miniature house: Villa Rameau.

Riyadh Air has confirmed that it will make its initial flight on October 26, 2025, linking Riyadh with London Heathrow.

Air Transat has unveiled major network expansions for its Summer 2026 program, including three new international routes.

AEGEAN Airlines has added a new ATR 72-600 to its regional fleet, which its subsidiary, Olympic Air, operates.

Neos suspends its Amritsar–Milan–Toronto service due to "international geopolitical instability" and plummeting demand.

This is the story of Air France, officially inaugurated today at Le Bourget Airport in 1933.

The USDOT warns that the Essential Air Service program is on the brink of suspension amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Avianca Cargo is expanding its cargo operations with the addition of a new A330-200P2F (Passenger to Freighter).

This service makes London IndiGo's second destination in the United Kingdom, following the launch of service to Manchester.

On October 3, EVA Air launched its DFW-TPE service. Airways attended the inaugural celebrations and flew to Taipei as guest of BR.

Spirit Airlines has announced the most significant fleet reduction in its operational history.

France’s air traffic controllers plan to go on strike from October 7 to 10; Ryanair and easyJet warn of mass disruptions.

At first glance, a livery might look like nothing more than a splash of paint. A plane is a plane, right? Not for an airline.

New York-based JetBlue has unveiled a brand new special livery celebrating the American island territory of Puerto Rico.

Airports have only grown more complex, as they serve an increasing number of citizens traveling the world for work and leisure.

Icelandair is the 15th international carrier to announce future operations from John F. Kennedy International Airport's new T6.

IndiGo has announced that it intends to resume flights between India and China later this month.

The FAA has granted funding for improvements at Florida’s key airport hub, Miami International Airport.

Southwest Airlines has announced it will start flying to Anchorage, Alaska, in the first half of 2026.

Turkish Airlines has confirmed its intention to begin nonstop flights to Yerevan, Armenia.

American, Frontier, and United rank worst, but Skytrax bias and market size complicate Click Intelligence's study findings.

British Airways expands its transatlantic network with the launch of a new nonstop service from London, England, to St. Louis, US.

As larger aircraft grab headlines for long-haul and trunk routes, the backbone of secondary markets is the regional jets.

Last night, two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided at low speed on a taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

Emirates is enhancing its London Heathrow Airport operations by adding six extra flights per week.

Labor unrest has surfaced at one of the world’s most recognizable cargo airlines, FedEx.

The NTSB’s OPS-GEN-130 is the latest reminder that, in a funding lapse, U.S. air-safety work doesn’t stop—but it does get thin.

Braathens International Airways AB has filed for bankruptcy at Solna District Court, immediately ceasing all Airbus operations.

Starlux has announced the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Alaska Airlines to include 12 new U.S. destinations.

Lufthansa Group plans to eliminate 4,000 positions by 2030, marking the latest major airline to restructure amid the AI shift.

American Airlines and Canada’s Porter Airlines have announced a new codeshare deal.

For the second time in five years, Iceland has lost its low-cost airline; Play Airlines ceases operations.

Welcome back, readers! We left the previous trip report just after arriving at Frankfurt (FRA) from Milan Malpensa (MXP).

Emirates Skywards is celebrating its Silver Jubilee with 25 days of prestigious prizes, including bonus Miles and a raffle.

Alaska Air Group has announced several leadership transitions, reflecting the group’s commitment to operational excellence.

United will modernize its Guam hub with a new Boeing 737-8 fleet and an upgraded airport lobby.

Go-arounds, far from being an emergency, are one of the safest maneuvers in commercial flying.

The FAA will restore partial authority to Boeing for issuing airworthiness certificates for certain 737 MAX and 787 planes.

EASA approves the retrofit of aerodynamic drag-reducing fins, also known as "finlets," on the Boeing 737-700, -800, and -900E.

This is Norwegian's first direct Boeing purchase since 2017, and it increases the airline's 737 MAX order book to 80 airplanes.

Attention has shifted toward two possible solutions: high-aspect-ratio wings and blended wing-body shapes. 

Turkish Airlines orders 75 new long-haul jets to support over 123,000 jobs in the U.S. and network expansion.

Ryanair will introduce 100% digital boarding passes from November 12, 2025.

Air France-KLM confirms that it will bid in the upcoming privatization of TAP Air Portugal announced by the Portuguese government.

Breeze Airways will expand its operations outside of the U.S. for the first time in early 2026.

Pakistan International Airlines is set to resume flights to the United Kingdom next month.

WestJet is making significant moves toward its product offering and future with the unveiling of its brand-new Boeing 737 cabins.

Another delay in deliveries could result in a US$4 billion non-cash charge for the Boeing 777X program.

San Diego International turns a new page in its history as the first phase of the long-awaited New Terminal 1 opens.

Spirit will place roughly one-third of its flight attendants on involuntary leave as part of its latest restructuring.

Uzbekistan’s flag carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, has placed an order for up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

LATAM Airlines Group has announced an agreement with Embraer to expand connectivity across South America.

Modern airline bookings began with a chance meeting of two men sharing a surname on an American Airlines flight in 1953.

Cathay Pacific is further expanding its North American network with five nonstop weekly flights to Seattle next spring.

Long before the arrival of high-bypass, fuel-efficient turbofan engines, aviation relied on what might seem like an unusual trick.

Welcome to a new Airways trip report that will take us from Milan Malpensa to Anchorage, Alaska, via Frankfurt with Condor.

A major cyberattack has targeted the check-in and boarding systems at several large European airports.

Spirit Airlines has said that it will cut its November flying capacity by 25% compared to November 2024.

Pieter Elbers, the CEO of IndiGo Airlines, shares the airline's journey and future outlook in an exclusive interview with Airways.

Recently, Airways had the opportunity to visit ifly, the training centre of one of India’s largest airlines, IndiGo.

China Airlines and Lufthansa Technik strengthen their partnership in the field of maintenance, repair, and overhaul.

Fellow oneworld Alliance members, Malaysia Airlines and Qantas, have announced a new codeshare partnership.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport served 13.2 million passengers during the peak summer months, a 3.6% year-on-year increase.

JetBlue suits up with a fresh New York Jets livery inspired by team uniforms.

KLM states that an increased flight tax could push Dutch travelers to airports in other countries.

Starlink satellite Wi-Fi connectivity is now available for Dash 8-400 operators worldwide.

Airbus plans to inaugurate the second Airbus A320neo aircraft final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama, in October of this year.

Ulrich Lindner will become the new CEO of Discover Airlines, succeeding Bernd Bauer as of December 1, 2025.

Avianca has announced that its new Business Class Américas is now available on more than 80 international routes.

The US DOT has issued a Final Order terminating the joint venture between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.

IndiGo has officially announced Athens as the first city to be served with its upcoming Airbus A321XLR.

The FAA has proposed to fine Boeing US$3.1 million for repeating safety violations and interfering with safety officials.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate flights to an extensive number of destinations for the upcoming winter season.

Aircraft maintenance is the bedrock of aviation efficiency and safety. We take a closer look at two main categories.

For over three decades, the sleek silhouette of the Boeing 757 has been a part of the Condor fleet. But all eras come to an end.

Edelweiss plans to expand its fleet in 2027 and 2028 with the addition of five Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, welcomed its first Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

WestJet and CAE have signed a 15-year training agreement, which will facilitate growth in the aviation sector.

Aviation is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. The two leading areas of debate are biofuels and PtL fuels.

Alaska Air Group has announced that Diana Birkett Rakow will become CEO of Hawaiian Airlines effective October 29. 

Air Astana has entered a codeshare agreement with India’s national carrier, Air India, to strengthen cooperation on key routes.

Cambodia has officially opened the new Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh.

Avelo Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 50.

Wizz Air has announced that it will close its Vienna base, citing cost-related reasons.

Transavia has revealed its updated livery on an Airbus A320neo, fresh from the paint shop.

A pioneer in both commercial and military aviation, the Dutch company Fokker has slipped from prominence into history.

Amazon Air expands its third-party cargo operations into the Dominican Republic, marking its first venture into the Caribbean.

Southwest Airlines and T-Mobile have announced a significant step forward in passenger connectivity.

Senior executives’ annual bonuses at Qantas have been reduced following a cyberattack and data breach in July.

United expands its winter schedule, introducing new services to 15 U.S. cities. The airline

Alaska Airlines is expanding its route network with a new nonstop flight to Reykjavík, starting from May 28, 2026.