In Photos: Inside Emirates' latest A350-900 in Paris 

On the second day of PAS2025, Emirates showcased its brand-new Airbus A350-900 at the Airbus chalet. Take a closer look.

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Frontier Doubles Down on A321neo Fleet with GTF Engines

Frontier reaffirms its confidence in the Pratt & Whitney GTF (Geared Turbofan) family with 91

Airlines

ANA Upgrades Its Business Class with THE ROOM FX

The second day of the Paris Air Show 2025 started with the reveal of a new Business class at Safran’s booth.

Airlines

VietJet Goes Big: 120 Airbus Jets Signal Long-Haul Ambitions

Vietnam’s VietJet Air has placed one of the largest aircraft orders during the second trading day at PAS2025.

Airlines

Explained: From Cables to Code: Airbus Flight Laws

Airbus' flagship models, such as the A320, A330, A350, and A380, are highly advanced in terms of avionics and flight systems. 

Explained

In Photos: Qatar’s UEFA-themed Boeing 777-300ER

Qatar Airways made its mark at PAS2025 by unveiling a special UEFA Champions League livery on one of its Boeing 777-300ERs.

Airlines

Finnair Turns to the West for Growth, Avoids Closed Skies

Finnair hosted an exclusive reception at the Consul General's residence in New York City to celebrate its transatlantic ambitions.

Airlines

A LOT Going On: Airbus A220 Deal Lands at PAS2025

LOT places an order for up to 84 Airbus A220, with 40 aircraft in firm, including 20 A220-100 and 20 A220-300, at PAS2025.

Airlines

ANA Moves On from SpaceJet at the 2025 Paris Air Show

ANA has confirmed firm orders for 15 Embraer E190-E2 regional jets and 27 Airbus A321neo, with three A321XLRs for Peach Aviation.

Airlines

Riyadh Air's Strategic Leap with 25 Airbus A350-1000s

Riyadh Air, the kingdom’s newest flag carrier, has finalized an order for up to 50 A350-1000 aircraft, with 25 firm orders.

Airlines

In Photos: Flying Embraer's KC-390 Above France

Before the start of the 2025 edition of the Paris Airshow, Embraer hosted a media flight on board its KC-390 Millennium testbed.

Manufacturers

EVE Showcases Full-scale Mockup, Global Market Outlook

At PAS2025, EVE Air Mobility presented the first full-scale mockup, an updated version with all the latest design iterations. 

Manufacturers

Revo Becomes the Launch Customer of Eve’s eVTOL

The day before the official start of the Paris Air Show 2025, Eve Air Mobility unveiled its latest aircraft design evolution.

Manufacturers

De Havilland Canada Offers Mining Support, Wildfire Response

PAS2025 deals highlight De Havilland’s role in delivering aircraft tailored to logistical and emergency response functions.

Manufacturers

Saudi Leasing Firm Orders 77 Airbus Jets in Paris Debut

Saudi Arabia’s AviLease kicks off the order tally count at the 2025 Paris Air Show with an order for 77 Airbus aircraft.

Industry

Father’s Day Spotlight: Keeping Aviation in the Family

Two father-son duos working for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines remind us that the best career paths are paved at home.

Airlines

Tel Aviv, Middle East Airports Shutter, Airlines Evacuate Fleets

Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion and other airports in the region will remain closed to all arrivals and departures until further notice.

Airports

Finnair Celebrates 10 Years of Chicago-Helsinki Service

Finnair marked a significant milestone today, celebrating 10 years since launching nonstop service between Chicago and Helsinki.

Routes

Flight AI 171: Technical Clues, Regulatory Action, Boeing

Flight AI171 investigations continue with global agencies, including the U.S. NTSB, FAA, GE, and Boeing, assisting the AAIB.

Airlines

Embraer Publishes Commercial Aviation Global Market Outlook

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer expects demand for 10,500 sub-150-seat jets and turboprops within the next 20 years.

Manufacturers

Maeve Redesigns Its Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft

Dutch aerospace company Maeve has unveiled a redesign plan for its hybrid-electric regional jets.

Manufacturers

Air India Flight 171 Crashes After Takeoff at Ahmedabad Airport

Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

Airlines

Paris Air Show 2025: Ready for Takeoff

Paris is gearing up to bring the aviation market and community together with the Paris Air Show 2025.

Industry

WestJet Orders Seven More Boeing 737 MAX Jets

WestJet orders seven more Boeing 737 MAX jets, topping off a strong May for Boeing.

Airlines

Finnair Plans to Return to Canada in Summer 2026 

Finnair will resume flights to Toronto, Canada, in May 2026, marking its return to the Canadian market after a decade.

Routes

Envoy Air Adds 33 Brand-new Embraer E175 Aircraft

Envoy Air announced this week that it is expanding its fleet with an additional 33 Embraer E175 aircraft.

Airlines

Florida-based Silver Airways Ceases Operations

Hollywood, Florida-based Silver Airways has permanently ceased all operations following a recent bankruptcy filing.

Airlines

Qantas Group to Shut Down Jetstar Asia

The Qantas Group has today announced the closure of Jetstar Asia as part of a fleet renewal program.

Airlines

London Stansted Airport Submits Expansion Plan

London Stansted Airport has unveiled its latest expansion proposal, aiming to increase passenger capacity.

Airports

Ryanair Invests in 30 Spare LEAP-1B Engines from CFM

Ryanair announces a US$500 million investment in 30 brand-new CFM LEAP-1B spare engines for its Boeing 737-10 fleet.

Airlines

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines Sign New Codeshare

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines will expand connectivity through a new partnership. 

Airlines

Aeroitalia to Change Name Over Alitalia Brand Similarity

Aeroitalia must undergo a complete rebranding within six months, which could disrupt its operations and market positioning.

Airlines

Taiwanese UNI Air Signs Firm Order for 19 ATR 72-600

This UNI Air firm order, the largest since 2017, reaffirms ATR’s leadership in regional aviation.

Manufacturers

Explained: Protecting Aircraft from Lightning Strikes

Every time a commercial plane takes to the air, it enters a world pervaded by unseen forces, none more dramatic than lightning. 

Explained

USDoT Approves Breeze for International Operations

The US Department of Transportation has granted Breeze Airways regulatory approval to commence international flight operations.

Airlines

Starlink Service Interferes with E175 Flight Deck Comms

United Airlines has temporarily disabled Starlink Wi-Fi service on about two dozen Embraer E175 regional jets.

Airlines

6/10/1965: The World's First Automatic Landing

The world's first automatic landing of a commercial airliner during a scheduled air service took place on this day in 1965.

History

Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Aircraft Deliveries to China

Boeing has resumed deliveries of its 737 MAX aircraft to China, marking a significant shift following a months-long suspension.

Manufacturers

Virgin Australia to Launch IPO, Listing on ASX Under ‘VGN’

Virgin Australia is set to become a public company again as its Initial Public Offering on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Airlines

A New Israeli Airline to Take to the Skies Next Year

Israel’s aviation sector is expected to grow with the launch of a fifth airline operator.

Airlines

Explained: The Boeing 787's Bleedless Air System

One of the innovations of the Boeing 787 is its bleedless system, a departure from traditional bleed-air architecture. 

Explained

The History of San Francisco International Airport

Despite San Francisco having a population of just over 800,000, San Francisco International Airport punches well above its weight.

History

Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines Add 15 Nonstops from Anchorage

Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines aircraft will link Anchorage with 15 nonstop destinations this summer.

Routes

52-year Ban on Supersonic Flight Over U.S. to Be Lifted

For the first time in 52 years, non-military supersonic flight will be legal over American soil.

Industry

EU Bans Suriname, Tanzania Carriers from Operating in Bloc

The EU has included all Suriname and Tanzanian air carriers that are certified in those countries on the EU Air Safety List.

Airlines

Wizz Air Grounds a Fifth of Its Fleet Amid Engine Woes

Wizz Air has grounded a fifth of its planes—40 jets in total, amid engine problems, resulting in a 62% decline in profit.

Airlines

BOC Aviation to Lease Nine A320neo to Avianca

BOC Aviation has agreed to purchase nine Airbus A320neo aircraft from Airbus, which are destined for Avianca.

Airlines

United Adds Spotify to IFE Across 680+ Aircraft

United Airlines and Spotify have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing the in-flight entertainment experience.

Airlines

The History of Ted Stevens International Airport 

Situated between East Asia and North America, Ted Stevens International Airport is an invaluable gem in the world of air cargo.

History

Turkish Expands Codeshares with Icelandair, TAP

This week, Turkish Airlines has announced new codeshare expansions with Icelandair and TAP Air Portugal.

Airlines

Southwest Expands Icelandair Partnership East Coast

Southwest Airlines and Icelandair’s partnership spurred a growth in connecting flight locations, most recently to the East Coast.

Airlines

Emirates, Air China Sign MoU and Strengthen Partnership

Emirates and Air China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their interline agreement.

Airlines

Flag Carriers airBaltic, Air India Announce Cooperation

airBaltic and Air India have entered into a cooperation agreement through the signing of a Special Prorate Agreement.

Airlines

STARLUX, Etihad Airways Launch Codeshare Partnership 

Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines announces a strategic codeshare agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways.

Airlines

Scoot Debuts First Singapore-Vienna Nonstop Service

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has officially inaugurated its first nonstop flight to Vienna, Austria.

Routes

UK to Undergo Largest Airspace Redesign Since the 1950s

The UK government has unveiled the most significant overhaul of national airspace planned, one not seen since the 1950s

Industry

Air India to Expand into Europe, Central Asia with Partnerships

Air India signed these interline agreements with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways.

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Announces New Seattle-Rome Nonstop Service

Alaska Airlines has announced a new nonstop flight route from Seattle to Rome, expected to begin in May 2026.

Routes

airBaltic Expands Flight Routes in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia

airBaltic is gearing up to enhance its network with fresh destinations for the upcoming winter season.

Routes

Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines Launch Loyalty Partnership

Yesterday, Qantas announced a new frequent flyer partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, set to commence on June 5, 2025.

Airlines

Southwest Signals Future Partnership with China Airlines

Southwest Airlines is set to establish its first-ever trans-Pacific airline partnership with China Airlines.

Airlines

Frontier Debuts Paine Field Nonstops to DEN, LAS, and PHX

Frontier Airlines has officially begun nonstop operations from Seattle Paine Field International Airport to three western cities.

Routes

IATA AGM: Riyadh Air, Air France-KLM Group Sign MoU

Riyadh Air and the Air France-KLM Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish strategic cooperation.

Airlines

Air India, Icelandair Ink Codeshare Agreement

The flagship carriers of Iceland and India have agreed to a new codeshare agreement.

Airlines

Explained: The Untold Story of Airplane Lavatories

Airplane lavatories are marvels of engineering, combining vacuum science, pressure tricks, and strict regulations.

Explained

2025 IATA AGM: Five Takeaway Points

IATA’s Outlook reports higher profits, but faces tight margins, SAF shortages, aircraft delays, and calls for smarter regulation.

Industry

IATA AGM: The Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel takes flight at the 2025 IATA AGM, but not without turbulence.

Industry

IATA AGM: IndiGo Charts Global Ascent 

IndiGo unveils its global vision, exercising 30 A350 options into firm to expand its network to over 50 cities.

Airlines

IndiGo, Delta, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership

The airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding with plans to build a partnership to connect India with Europe and North America

Airlines

Celebrating International Flight Attendant Day

International Flight Attendant Day honors the critical contributions of flight attendants and cabin crew members worldwide.

Industry

The History of Los Angeles International Airport

With an area of nearly 3,000 acres being used for airport operations, LAX has grown to vastly dwarf the site it once occupied.

History

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Available for AAdvantage Members

American Airlines AAdvantage members are eligible for a simplified process at TSA security checkpoints through TSA PreCheck.

Airlines

Air Travel in Asia Pacific Grows Despite Headwinds

AAPA reports that international passenger and cargo markets continued to grow in April 2025 despite economic uncertainty.

Industry

In Photos: Royal Jordanian's First A320neo Delivery

This week, Royal Jordanian Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus A320neo from aircraft leasing company Avolon.

Airlines

The History of John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK is New York City's main gateway, handling 171,000 passengers a day across approximately 1,200 daily flight movements.

History

Aircraft Lessor Azorra Acquires Jets from DAE

Azorra acquires 49 Embraer E-Jet aircraft and two General Electric CF-34 engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise.

Industry

WestJet Completes Sunwing Operations Integration

WestJet Group has officially completed its integration with budget carrier Sunwing Airlines.

Airlines

IndiGo to Launch Operations at Navi Mumbai Airport

Indigo becomes the launch operator out of the new Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Airlines

T’way Air Enters North America With Vancouver Route

T'way Air is introducing its first North American service later this summer, with the launch of its Seoul-Vancouver route.

Routes

flydubai Expands European Network with Four Cities

Dubai-based airline flydubai is set to expand its European network with the launch of flights to four new destinations. 

Routes

Arajet Launches Orlando-Punta Cana Nonstop Service

Arajet launches a new nonstop service between Orlando Sanford International Airport and Punta Cana International Airport.

Routes

Brazil’s Azul Files for Chapter 11 to Restructure Debt

Azul Airlines’ shares plummeted today after the Brazilian carrier filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US.

Airlines

Explained: How an Aircraft Drainage System Work

From coffee brewing in the galley to flushing toilets, the aircraft water and waste system is a self-contained hygienic marvel.

Explained

Southwest Officially Ends Decades-Long Free Baggage Policy

Southwest ends its iconic "bags fly free" policy, implementing a US$35 fee for the first checked bag and US$45 for the second.

Airlines

The History of Boston Logan International Airport

Thanks to the decline of sea travel, Boston quickly became one of the United States’ most important hubs for air travel. 

History

Honoring Those Who Serve: A Tribute in the Skies

Alaska Airlines carries that spirit of remembrance beyond Memorial Day, honoring our nation's military heroes every single day.

Airlines

Tokyo Narita Airport Breaks Ground on Third Runway

Tokyo's Narita International Airport has officially commenced construction of its ambitious third runway project.

Airports

Vietjet Orders 20 Additional Airbus A330-900 Aircraft

Vietjet has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade.

Airlines

Cathay Pacific’s First Class Lounge Crawling in Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific’s lounges are widely regarded as some of the world’s best. Airways visits the ones in Hong Kong International.

Airlines

Boeing Settles 737 MAX Safety Fraud Case for US$1.1BN

A deal between the DOJ and Boeing will save the aerospace behemoth from criminal prosecution for two 737 MAX fatal crashes.

Manufacturers

Disruption Fallout: Traffic Drops at Newark Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing a sharp decline in passenger demand and traffic after ATC woes.

Airports

Delta Air Lines Debuts Nonstop Boston-Milan Summer Route

Delta Air Lines launched new nonstop flights to Barcelona and Milan from Boston this week.

Routes

The History of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

In the shadows of the Cascade Mountains, Seattle-Tacoma is for many the gateway to the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

History

JetBlue's New Transatlantic Routes from Boston

JetBlue continues its rapid transatlantic expansion today by launching new nonstop seasonal service from Boston.

Routes

Frontier Launches Routes from Atlanta, Puerto Rico

Frontier has expanded its network from its Atlanta and Puerto Rico hubs to U.S. destinations.

Routes

airBaltic Launches Vilnius–Prague Summer Route

Latvian carrier airBaltic has inaugurated nonstop flights between Vilnius, Lithuania, and Prague, Czech Republic.

Routes

Air Europa Takes Delivery of Its First Boeing 737 MAX

Air Europa has become the first airline in Spain to receive a Boeing 737-8 aircraft.

Airlines

Explained: The AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Revolution

Airways dives deep into how major airlines today use AI to follow their aircraft maintenance checkup routine. 

Explained

flydubai Resumes Damascus Route After a 12-Year Hiatus

flydubai announced the resumption of flights to Damascus on June 1, 2025, after 12 years of discontinuation.

Routes

IndiGo Launches Its First Long-Hauls from BOM to MAN, AMS

IndiGo will operate its first long-haul flights this summer: two nonstop flights from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam.

Routes

SAS Resumes Copenhagen–Seattle After 15-Year Hiatus

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has officially resumed its nonstop service between Copenhagen and Seattle.

Routes