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Air Canada Expands Ops at YTZ  with New U.S. Routes

Air Canada announces an expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, introducing new routes to U.S. and domestic destinations.

Routes

COMAC's C919-600 High-Altitude “Plateau” Variant

The C919-600 is a shorter version of China’s single-aisle jet. The program is making progress toward an important target.

Manufacturers

In Photos: Inside the EGAT facilities in Taipei

As part of our inaugural trip from DFW to TPE, Airways had the pleasure of touring the Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp.

Airlines

Air France Goes All in with Las Vegas Route

Air France has announced plans to introduce Las Vegas to its network from its hub at Paris CDG.

Routes

Qatar Airways Launches Flights to Red Sea Int Airport

Qatar Airways’ first flight to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport has landed.

Routes

Singapore Airlines to Operate Final Boeing 737-800 Flight

Singapore Airlines will operate its final Boeing 737-800 flight on Sunday.

Airlines

Iberia Enters Codeshare Agreement with Pegasus Airlines

Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has entered a codeshare agreement with Spain’s flag carrier, Iberia. 

Airlines

Finnair to Restore Full Airbus A321 Fleet in a Week

Finnair has announced that all eight of its grounded Airbus A321 aircraft will return to service by the end of October.

Airlines

LAX Terminal 5 to Close for Demolition Next Week

Los Angeles International Airport will temporarily close Terminal 5 next week as part of a major redevelopment plan.

Airports

flydubai Announces Seven New Interline Agreements

flydubai announced seven new interline agreements, bringing the total number of Dubai-based carriers’ interline partners to 40.

Airlines

Air ACT Boeing 747 Cargo Jet Collides with Patrol Car 

Two airport workers were killed as a Boeing 747 collided with a patrol car and plunged into the sea.

Airlines

United Airlines Boeing 737 Windshield Cracks Mid-Flight

Aircraft windshield cracks are often the result of thermal stress, bird strikes, or pressure disparities. What about space debris?

Airlines

Cirium Report: U.S. Flight Operations amid Gov Shutdown

Despite concerns from industry stakeholders amid the government shutdown, flight operations across the U.S. have remained stable.

Industry

CEO Interview: ITA Airways' Disciplined Strategy

Airways joined Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways, for a private media roundtable where he outlined ITA’s transformation strategy.

Interviews

FAA Lifts Boeing 737 MAX Production Cap

The Federal Aviation Administration has revised a production cap on the Boeing 737 MAX, permitting 42 aircraft monthly.

Manufacturers

Explained: L-1011 TriStar, DC-10 – Forgotten Giants

The late 1960s were one of the most crucial eras of aviation—enter the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.

Explained

Discover to Introduce a Quartet of A350-900 Jets

Discover Airlines has announced that it will be bringing on four Airbus A350-900s secondhand from its parent company.

Airlines

IndiGo Expands A350 Fleet with 30 More Orders

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet and market share, has placed a firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

Airlines

Abra Group Prepares for U.S. Initial Public Offering

Abra Group plans to confidentially submit a draft registration statement on Form F-1 with the SEC for a proposed IPO.

Airlines

Trip Report: Onboard Korean Air’s Boeing 777 to Seoul

Good afternoon from London Heathrow Airport, where we begin an exciting media trip with Korean Air.

Airlines

Trip Report: Flying EVA Air's Boeing 777-300ER to Paris CDG

Welcome to this special trip report with EVA Air from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport.

Airlines

flydubai to Offer Free IFE, Meals in Economy Class

flydubai has announced a significant investment in its customer experience.

Airlines

Gol Linhas Aéreas to Delist from Brazil Stock Exchange

The airline’s restructuring aims to lower the number of minority shareholders in the company’s stock.

Airlines

Pittsburgh International Unveils Bold New Terminal

On October 11, 2025, Pittsburgh International Airport officially cut the ribbon on its much-anticipated new terminal.

Airports

TrueNoord Places Order for 20 Embraer E195-E2 Jets

Aircraft lessor TrueNoord places firm order for 20 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with options for an additional 20 and 10 E175-E1 jets.

Manufacturers

In Photos: SWISS Presents Its First Airbus A350 in Zurich

Airways attended the celebrations at SWISS's maintenance facilities at Zurich Airport for a first look at the airline's A350-900.

Airlines

Explained: Corrosion, the Silent Threat to Airframes

Corrosion is one of the most enduring and expensive problems facing aviation, insidiously eroding airframe integrity.

Explained

CCO Interview: Cathay Pacific's Boeing Triple Seven Plans

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

Interviews

Virgin Atlantic Appoints Corneel Koster as New CEO 

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

Airlines

Will Turkish Airlines Shift 737 MAX Order to Airbus?

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

Airlines

Explained: Testing Jet Engines for Bird Strike Resistance

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

Explained

Spirit Secures $475M Lifeline in Bankruptcy Court

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

Airlines

SWISS Welcomes Its First Airbus A350, “Lausanne”

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

Airlines

Turkish Airlines Hosts “Connect to Türkiye” Event in Stockholm 

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

Airlines

Explained: The Evolution of Avionics and Cockpit Design

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

Explained

United Airlines Expands Summer 2026 Schedule

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

Airlines

KLM Marks 106 Years in the US with New Delft Blue House

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

Airlines

Riyadh Air to Serve Initial Flights to London

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

Routes

Air Transat Expands Int Network with Three Cities

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

Routes

AEGEAN Expands Regional Fleet with New ATR 72-600

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

Airlines

Neos Suspends Toronto Route Due to Declining Demand

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

Routes

10/07/1933: French Flag Carrier Air France Is Born

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

History

Gov Shutdown Threatens Essential Air Service Funding

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

Industry

Avianca Cargo Adds New A330-200 Freighter to Fleet

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

Airlines

IndiGo Announces Mumbai-London Nonstop 787-9 Route

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

Routes

On board EVA Air’s inaugural Dallas-Fort Worth flight

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

Airlines

Spirit Airlines Cuts Aircraft Fleet by Nearly Half

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

Airlines

European LCCs Expect Disruptions Amid French ATC Strike

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

Airlines

Explained: Airline Liveries—Marketing in the Sky

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.

Explained

Jetblue Unveils New Livery Celebrating Puerto Rico

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

Airlines

10 Ways Airports Are Evolving Their Passenger Experience

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

Airports

Icelandair Joins JFK Terminal 6 for Operations in 2026

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

Airlines

Budget Airline IndiGo to Restart Mainland China Flights

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

Routes

FAA Approves Miami International Modernization Projects

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

Airports

Southwest Airlines Sets Sights on Anchorage in 2026

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

Routes

Turkish Airlines Plans Nonstop Flights to Armenia 

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

Routes

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.

Analysis

British Airways Launches Heathrow to St. Louis Nonstop

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

Routes

Explained: The Emergence of Regional Jets ERJ, CRJ, E-Jet

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

Explained

Delta Jets Collide on Taxiway at New York LaGuardia

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

Airlines

Emirates Boosts London Heathrow Ops to 48 Weekly Flights

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

Routes

FedEx Pilots Deliver No-Confidence Vote in CEO

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

Airlines

Explained: What a U.S. Shutdown Really Means for Aviation

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.

Explained

Braathens International Ceasing Airbus Operations

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

Airlines

Starlux, Alaska Airlines Deepen Codeshare in the US

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

Airlines

Lufthansa to Cut 4,000 Jobs by 2030 Amid AI Shift

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

Airlines

American Airlines, Porter Airlines Seal Codeshare Deal

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

Airlines

Play Airlines Ceases Operations After Four Years

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

Airlines

Trip Report: Condor's Alaska Express from Frankfurt

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

Airlines

Emirates Celebrates 25 Years of Emirates Skywards

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

Airlines

Alaska Air Group Shuffles Top Airline Management

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

Airlines

United Airlines to Fly Boeing 737-8 to Guam

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

Routes

The Last Few Seconds: Go-Arounds and Why They Happen

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

Explained

FAA Restores Partial Airworthiness Authority to Boeing

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

Manufacturers

EASA Approves Boeing 737 Drag-Reduction Finlets

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

Industry

Norwegian Group Orders 30 Boeing 737 MAX

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

Airlines

Explained: High-Aspect Ratio vs. Blended Wing Body

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

Explained

Turkish Airlines Announces Record-Breaking Boeing Order

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

Airlines

Ryanair Digital Boarding Passes Roll Out November 12

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

Airlines

Air France-KLM Confirms TAP Air Portugal Bid

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

Airlines

Breeze Selects Cancún as Its First International Route

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

Routes

Pakistan Airlines to Restart UK Flights in November

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

Routes

WestJet Unveils New Boeing 737 Cabin Offerings

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

Airlines

There’s More Trouble Brewing for the Boeing 777X

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

Manufacturers

San Diego International Opens Its New Terminal 1

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

Airports

Spirit to Furlough a Third of Flight Attendants

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

Airlines

Uzbekistan Airways Makes Largest Widebody Purchase

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

Airlines

LATAM Group to Boost South America with E195-E2

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

Airlines

Explained: How SABRE Transformed Aviation [and IT]

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

Explained

Cathay Pacific to Increase Seattle Flights to Five Weekly

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

Routes

Explained: Extra Takeoff Power from Water Injection

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

Explained

Trip Report: Flying Condor from Milan to Frankfurt

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

Airlines

Cyberattack Cripples European Airport Systems

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

Airports

Spirit Airlines Axes 25 Percent of Its Flights

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

Airlines

Interview: CEO Pieter Elbers on IndiGo’s Transformation

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

Interviews

IndiGo ifly: Where Dreams Take Flight

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

Airlines

China Airlines, Lufthansa Technik Expand Cooperation

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

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Sign New Codeshare Agreement

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

Airlines

Amsterdam Schiphol Reports Rise In Summer Traffic

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

Airports

‍JetBlue Airways Unveils New York Jets Livery‍

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

Airlines