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Jet2 is dramatically expanding its Summer 2027 program, with Aeroroutes reporting the launch of 17 additional routes across Europe. The expansion spans multiple UK airports and introduces a combination of brand-new services, returning routes, and underserved leisure destinations. The move comes as appetite for European travel continues to surge, with Jet2 carrying more than 19 million passengers during its last full financial year.

The latest and greatest airborne tanker in the US Air Force, the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, has had a very troubled entry into service. Although the 767-based aircraft incorporates a number of major technical improvements and a superior airframe as well as power plants over its predecessor, that technology has proven to be plagued with defects. The number of category 1 deficiencies suffered by the small Pegasus fleet has troubled lawmakers and senior officials so much that they paused the retirement

Etihad Airways is preparing to bring two more Airbus A380s back into commercial service after years in long-term storage, highlighting how severe the global aircraft shortage has become. The return of airframes A6-APC and A6-APB is about far more than simply restarting parked aircraft. Reactivating a superjumbo that has spent nearly six years idle involves months of inspections, structural checks, software updates, engine preservation work, and extensive flight testing before passengers can boar

The Boeing 777X program remains one of the most ambitious commercial aircraft efforts of the modern jet age. Combining the long-haul performance of the 777 family with new, state-of-the-art technologies, the 777X is positioned as a flagship aircraft for decades to come. However, despite the anticipation surrounding the aircraft, a longer-than-expected certification process and supply chain delays have pushed the type’s entry into commercial service back by at least seven years.

The most feared military aircraft in active combat today are those that determine who sees first, who understands the battlespace faster, and who fires first. In 2026, aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor, China’s J-20, and Russia’s Su-57 dominate global airpower not for raw speed alone, but because they fundamentally compress decision-making timelines and reshape how wars are fought. According to fleet data published by Lockheed Martin and defense analysis from various news outle

Delta Air Lines is set to cut its in-flight service on hundreds of daily short flights, with those under 349 miles (558 km) no longer featuring in-flight meals, snacks, or drinks.

This summer, the Irish capital, Dublin, is set to have a new longest route, as China Eastern Airlines has scheduled a nonstop service from Shanghai to Dublin Airport (DUB). The commencement of this service will beat the airport's current longest service to Los Angeles, operated by the Irish carrier Aer Lingus.

Since the onset of this year's regional hostilities in the Middle East, following US and Israeli attacks on Iran,Qatar Airways has had to have a rather serious operational reshuffle as it adapts to fluctuations in passenger demand. This has manifested itself in various ways, but perhaps the most obvious has been the temporary withdrawal of its Airbus A380 fleet from service.

Southwest Airlines spent more than five decades building one of the most operationally efficient business models in commercial aviation. Its open seating system was not simply a quirky brand identity feature; it was a carefully engineered mechanism designed to accelerate boarding, reduce gate time, and maximize aircraft utilization across a dense short-haul network. That efficiency became a core competitive advantage as Southwest scaled to more than 800 Boeing 737 aircraft operating thousands of

A Croatia Airlines Airbus A220 suffered a runway excursion on Saturday at Split Airport (SPU) after the flight crew executed a high-speed rejected takeoff at speeds of over 130 knots (150 mph). Footage of the accident shows the A220-300 sharply veer to the left during its takeoff roll, exiting the runway and smashing through signs and lights as it tore across the grass.

The short answer is yes! With an average list price ranging between $40 to $45 million per engine, and each Boeing 777X aircraft requiring two engines to fly, the cost of the engine package per aircraft an airline orders will exceed the cost of most of the latest generation private jet aircraft in production today.

Airlines around the world have increasingly had to come to terms with a shortage of pilots in recent years. Being paid to fly passengers and cargo around the world for a living is a dream job for many people, but it is also one that needs a big investment of time and money. For this reason, alongside a relatively low mandatoryretirement age, airlines are losing pilots faster than they replace them. So, what can be done about this?

American Airlines is the world's largest carrier in multiple ways, including for passenger numbers. In 2025, the oneworld member carried 224 million passengers- of these, almost 186 million people domestically. But of all the flights the airline operates, which ones were the emptiest based on 2025 data?

When I started working for Alaska Air Group in 2017, Alaska Airlines was in a really unique spot. The Virgin America merger was being wrapped up, and slowly, the small West Coast carrier was starting to show that it could push back against Delta in Seattle. The Bombardier Q-400s went away, the Airbus A320 family went away, and I thought I was going to fly 737s for the rest of my working career.

It's no secret that the United States represents a key long-haul market for many major European flag carriers, andBritish Airways is no exception to this trend. In fact, such is the demand for flights between the United Kingdom and the US that the oneworld founding member's US schedule in the third quarter of 2026 is its largest ever, with 5% more flights than the previous record Q3. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is likely to play a role on this front.

Premium Economy is rapidly becoming a mainstay of the long-haul commercial flight market, as airlines race to expand both the size and sophistication of these cabins across their fleets. Positioned between business and economy, premium economy allows carriers to offer a noticeable step-up in comfort while also driving higher revenue per square foot. As competition intensifies, airlines are increasingly differentiating their premium economy products to appeal to travelers seeking a balance betwee

A FedEx Express MD-11 trijet has returned to the skies for the first time since the type's crash in November 2025, which grounded the global MD-11 fleet. The test flight took place on Saturday evening from Memphis and lasted over an hour, representing the MD-11's first flight in six months.

Airlines and commercial aviation are defined by precision, discipline, and constant vigilance, especially when it comes to the responsibilities of pilots. Passengers frequently assume that pilots remain at the controls for the entire duration of a flight, particularly on long international routes that can stretch well beyond 10 hours. However, this assumption does not reflect operational reality. In fact, on long-haul flights, pilots are not only allowed to sleep during the journey, but are requ

The United States Government, through the CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is preparing a special flight which will transport the 17 American citizens who were aboard the MV Hondius, a Dutch expedition cruise which is now the epicentre of the deadly Hantavirus outbreak.

For more than 50 years, the boarding process at Southwest Airlines was one of the most recognizable rituals in US aviation. Passengers checked in, received an A, B, or C boarding position, lined up at the gate, and then chose any open seat once onboard. It was unusual, sometimes stressful, and deeply tied to the low-cost carrier identity that Southwest had at the time. It also had a major operational advantage: passengers had a reason to keep moving quickly, because the best available seats were