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.

Airways sat down with Heike Birlenbach, CCO at SWISS, on board flight LX52 to Boston, LX’s first A350-900 long-haul service.

Together, Emirates and flyDubai have seen passenger numbers increase 10% over the last year.

Lufthansa Group joins Air France-KLM and IAG in its interest in buying a stake in TAP Air Portugal.

It is a magical moment when a new aircraft joins an airline. It only gets better when it inaugurates its first long-haul mission.

Airhart Aeronautics has closed a new funding round that will fast-track development of its next-generation avionics platform.

Emirates SkyCargo signs MoU with LODD Autonomous to explore the development of next-generation air cargo solutions.

The NTSB’s preliminary report on UPS Flight 2976 shows that the trijet lost its No. 1 engine on rotation before the fatal crash.

Silk Way West Airlines inks a definite commitment for two additional A350F freighters on day 3 of DAS2025.

Aviation finance firm Avolon has consented to lease two Airbus A321neo aircraft to Royal Jordanian Airlines.

On the third day at DAS2025, flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith, held a roundtable discussion with journalists.

DAS2025: Emirates signs MoU with Rolls-Royce to provide MRO services for the airline's A380 engines.

Kenya Airways and Boeing reach an agreement to expand Airplane Health Management services for 787 Dreamliners.

Libyan carrier Buraq Air signs MoU on Day 3 of the Dubai Airshow 2025 for 10 Airbus A320neo family jets.

flydubai has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova in-flight entertainment solution for its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

flydubai and Boeing sign agreements to introduce wide-ranging CBTA programs for ab initio pilots, flight crews, and engineers.

Air Canada and Emirates announced today at DAS2025 that they will expand and extend their strategic partnership.

flydubai signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing for 75 Boeing 737 MAX Jets on day 3 of DAS2025.

DAS2025: SalamAir has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its fleet of 15 A320 Family aircraft.

WestJet today announced significant upgrades to its domestic and international route networks.

South Africa's low-cost carrier and Boeing 737 operator, Safair has signed a lease agreement with AerCap.

Gulf Air has further expanded its long-haul fleet with an order for 15 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners at DAS2025.

Boeing projects the Middle East fleet will more than double over the next two decades, amid a new era of growth.

CMF loyal customer Avolon has ordered 100 CFM LEAP-1A engines for its brand new Airbus A320neo family aircraft.

flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for 150 of its brand-new A321neo.

Following its commitment for six A350-900 at DAS2025, Etihad Airways places a firm order for several new Airbus A330-900.

DAS2025 Day 2: Air Europa has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for up to 40 Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

DAS2025: After committing to 11 more 737 MAX, Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for six Airbus A350-900.

On the eve of the Dubai Airshow 2025 (#DAS2025), Airbus held a media briefing in Dubai to share its regional forecast.

Air Senegal has placed its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft order, marking the largest jet order in the airline’s history.

Arajet inaugurates its first entry into the U.S. Midwest and its fifth U.S. destination, with flights to Chicago O’Hare.

DAS2025: Emirates announces a significant expansion of its future widebody fleet with a firm order for 65 additional Boeing 777-9.

DAS2025: Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today that the airline has committed to purchase 11 additional 737 MAX jets. 

Embraer secures two regional jet orders at the Dubai Airshow 2025 with Helvetic Airways and Air Côte d’Ivoire commitments.

flydubai has signed a significant agreement with GE Aerospace for 60 GEnx-1B engines, along with other service packages.

Emirates confirms it will install SpaceX’s Starlink internet throughout its in-service Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleet.

Fly with us from Milan Bergamo to Dubai with flydubai as we get ready to experience the world of aerospace at DAS2025!

Good morning from Pisa. As the final preparations for the DAS2025 take place, we head to the Emirati megalopolis.

The FAA expands its emergency Airworthiness Directive for the MD-11 to include DC-10 and MD-10 variants. 

Emirates will add early-morning arrivals and Nairobi departures to enhance connectivity to key European destinations.

The United States has agreed to fund security upgrades at Cairo International Airport, Egypt's primary air hub.

Airways attended the THAI Airways London Business Briefing at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, the first event of its kind for TG.

Porter Airlines begins round-trip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

oneworld Alliance has released its first-ever list of the top 10 stopover destinations for Round the World travel in 2026.

Finnair adds new routes to its 2026 schedule, enhancing connections from the U.S. to major Nordic and European cities via HEL.

Middle East Airlines will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its first flight this coming New Year’s Day

LATAM finalized a deal with its pilot union late Wednesday, suspending the imminent strike and leaving little flight disruption.

Ryanair has finally switched to 100% digital boarding passes starting today, November 12, 2025. 

LATAM Airlines has completed the refurbishment of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner’s cabin retrofit, along with eight 787-8s.

New Pacific Airlines and beOnd launch collaboration to bring a premium all-business-class travel experience to U.S. travelers.

IndiGo and China Southern Airlines sign an MoU to establish a codeshare partnership and enter into a cooperation agreement.

Airports sit at the heart of aviation's sustainability challenge: central transport hubs striving for carbon neutrality.

Last week, ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles signed an agreement to develop a hydrogen-electric version of the Airlander 10.