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January 28, 2026

Cirium: Monday Fern US Flight Cancellations Ease Sharply

Cirium: U.S. cancellations fall to ~14% Monday after Sunday’s 45% peak, but JFK/LGA/EWR and BOS see heavy cuts as recovery starts.

January 25, 2026

Cirium: Sunday Snowstorm Cancellations Hit 34.7%

Cirium reports 34.7% of U.S. departures canceled Sunday as the snowstorm slams CLT, DCA, PHL, and EWR; recovery begins Monday.

January 24, 2026

Cirium: Snowstorm Cancellations Surge Into Saturday

Cirium data shows cancellations spike Saturday as snow targets MEM/DFW/OKC, while Friday operations stay mostly intact nationwide.

January 18, 2026

Analysis: Investment in Greenland’s Three Airports

Greenland is undertaking a significant infrastructure modernization through a coordinated three-airport development program.

January 12, 2026

Allegiant–Sun Country: A Leisure Power Play in a Fragmenting US Airline Market

The proposed merger of Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines may be the most strategically sound US airline deal in years.

January 1, 2026

Visualized: Key Highlights from OAG Air Travel Statistics 2025

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

December 14, 2025

Spirit Faces a High-Stakes Debtor‑in‑Possession Deadline

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

November 9, 2025

Analysis: Where U.S. Flight Cancellations Concentrate

As of Saturday, Nov. 8, U.S. airlines canceled 803 of 21,748 scheduled flights this morning, an overall 3.7% cancellation rate.

November 9, 2025

Abra Group in South America: 246 Jets to Change Scale

With a major fleet renewal plan, the Abra Group has recently returned to the forefront, reshaping competition in South America.

November 3, 2025

Analysis: What to Expect from the 2025 Dubai Airshow

With two weeks to go, the Dubai Airshow is set to be a busy one for the aviation industry. What can we expect from DAS2025?

October 2, 2025

Analysis: When Airline Rankings Distort the Picture

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

September 11, 2025

Biofuels vs. PtL: Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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

August 31, 2025

Analysis: Is There a Future for the Superjumbo?

Despite its technological advancement and size, the A380 failed to establish a stable market as airlines sought smaller aircraft.

August 24, 2025

Head-to-Head: Boeing 737, Airbus A320 Compared

In the world of commercial aviation, few aircraft competitions are as enduring as that between the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.

July 25, 2025

Analysis: French ATC Worker Strike Enters Its Fourth Day

The initial two-day strike by French ATC disrupted air travel beyond the French border. What are the broader implications?

July 25, 2025

How Trade Pressure on Small Nations Will Benefit Boeing

The current US tariff regime may have an impact on aircraft procurement decisions among smaller nations.

July 25, 2025

AI171 Engine Fail: Mechanical Anomaly or Deliberate Act?

The 787 fuel‑control levers require a deliberate two‑step “pull‑out then toggle” action. That fact will inform the months ahead.

July 17, 2025

Apron Safety: More Than Just Yellow Lines, High-Vis Vests

With massive aircraft moving within a few feet of us, the ramp, or apron, is one of the most dangerous workplaces in the world. 

July 17, 2025

Avelo Exits Burbank: Why It Is Abandoning the West Coast

What are the reasons behind Avelo's West Coast retreat, and what does it mean for regional air travel in California and beyond?

July 7, 2025

H125 Aircraft Orders Signal Continued Industry Resurgence

As aviation continues its robust recovery, 2025 is on track to be a promising year for both aircraft manufacturers and airlines.

May 18, 2025

‍Analysis: Commercial Aviation Cybersecurity Threats in 2025‍

In 2025, the commercial aviation industry will face the highest number of Cybersecurity risks. How is the industry fighting back?

May 17, 2025

Widebody Recovery Analysis: Long-Haul Markets in 2025

After the pandemic, airlines have taken different paths regarding using widebody aircraft, especially the Airbus A380.

May 13, 2025

Analysis: Summer 2025 vs 2024 Transatlantic Bookings

Cirium data shows summer 2025 air travel bookings between select U.S. and European cities have decreased YOY. 

May 11, 2025

Operational Crisis: Newark Liberty Airport's Disruption

Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing an unprecedented operational crisis. AW takes a look at the data.

April 28, 2025

Impact of Pakistan Airspace Closure on Indian Airlines

Pakistan closes its airspace to all Indian aircraft, a significant development that has disrupted numerous international flights.

April 23, 2025

A Closer Look at Transpolar Commercial Flights

A 2D representation of Earth, such as a chart or map, can mislead us when visualizing long international routes.

April 20, 2025

Potential Impact of China's Boeing, US Parts Import Ban

How will the recent escalation in trade tensions between the US and China affect the global aviation industry?

April 14, 2025

Ilyushin Il-86: The Forgotten Soviet Wide-body Airliner

Remembering Ilyushin Il-86, "Camber," its NATO code name, or “Airbusky,” pejoratively called by Western observers.

April 2, 2025

Tupolev Tu-154: The Legendary Soviet Airliner

Look closer at the Tupolev Tu-154, the Soviet workhorse jet known as "Careless" and affectionately referred to as Tupe.

April 2, 2025

Range Comparison: A321neo, A321LR, A321XLR

We compare the three variants of the A321 based on range and check how their development and technologies have evolved.

March 27, 2025

Analysis: Demand Forecast for US Airlines in Q2 2025

The outlook for US airlines in Q2 2025 is marred by challenges amid recent market volatility.

March 27, 2025

OAG: Bookings on Canada–U.S. Air Routes Down by 70%

OAG data shows that passenger bookings on Canada–U.S. routes are currently down by 70% compared to last year.

March 14, 2025

How the Sikorsky S-42 Changed Aviation History

The statement that the Sikorsky S-42 was the "airliner that changed aviation history" will undoubtedly spark debate.

March 14, 2025

Boeing 787 Engine Showdown: GEnx vs Trent 1000

Airways takes a closer look at two advanced engines: the General Electric GEnx-1B and the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000.

March 4, 2025

Sector Analysis: the State of eVTOL Innovators

Airways analyzes the insolvencies and funding failures of eVTOL innovators in the Advanced Air Mobility Sector.

February 25, 2025

Flight 292: Escort Protocols for Commercial Aviation

The diversion of American Airlines Flight 292 highlights the role of military aircraft in mitigating airborne threats.

February 2, 2025

BA’s Complicated Relationship with the Airbus A318

From 2009 to 2020, British Airways flew an all-business class A318 between London City and JFK.

December 28, 2024

Caught in the Crossfire? New Details on J2-8243

New information has surfaced concerning the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243.

December 27, 2024

Azerbaijan Officials: Crash Linked to Russian Defense

Azerbaijani officials confirm reports that Russia's missile system caused the J2 E190 crash.

August 25, 2024

Report: How Airports Adapt to Modern Threats

International Airport Review releases its latest e-report on security threats and countermeasures.

August 20, 2024

Long-haul Russian Tourists Flock to Abu Dhabi 

Russia is the third-largest inbound market to Abu Dhabi, as driven by a rise in seat availability.

August 11, 2024

IAG Backs Off: Is this the End for Air Europa?

After IAG failed to purchase Air Europa, we wondered: Is this the end of the blue airline?

August 1, 2024

Alaska Airlines Leads U.S. Carriers' Q2 Profit Recovery

Despite positive Q2 results, profitability among US airlines still lags behind pre-pandemic levels.

July 29, 2024

Singapore Changi Airport Reports Strong Q2 2024

Singapore Changi Airport has reported a strong performance for the second quarter of 2024.

July 20, 2024

The History of British Airways' Gatwick Operation

British Airways, "The World's Favourite Airline," can trace its history at Gatwick Airport to 1935.

July 13, 2024

Evolution of Modern Aircraft Cabin Safety

Stepping into an aircraft means entering an environment highly controlled to be as safe as possible.

June 6, 2024

In Numbers: U.S. Airline Capacity Trends for Q3 2024

Data provided by Cirium Diio offers a comprehensive look at seat capacity in the U.S. for Q3 2024.

June 5, 2024

Airline Loyalty Today: OAG Traveler Survey 2024

The OAG Traveler Survey 2024 is a snapshot of the evolving preferences of U.S. travelers.

June 2, 2024

Most Turbulent Routes in the World: An In-Depth Analysis

Airways takes a look at the most turbulent routes by continent and flight distance.

April 21, 2024

Top Commercial Aviation Podcasts to Follow in 2024

Commercial aviation podcasts are a fantastic way to get insider knowledge from industry experts.

April 13, 2024

MH370 10th Anniversary: The Biggest Aviation Mystery

Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 bound for Beijing disappeared en route, which remains unsolved ten years later.