Airline privatization is more complex than just selling a national carrier from the government to private investors.

Lufthansa is set to retrofit the Business Class cabins of its eight Airbus A380 aircraft in early February.

KLM welcomes its 28th Boeing 787 Dreamliner named “Krokus,” marking the completion of the Dreamliner fleet upgrade.

Cirium data show 5,425 Canadian-made aircraft fly in the U.S., including 2,678 Bombardier jets, amid a new decertification threat.

Etihad announces a new route from Abu Dhabi to Calgary, the first-ever nonstop link between Alberta and the UAE.

American Airlines announces plans to resume daily nonstop service between the U.S. and Venezuela, the first U.S. airline to do so.

Porter adds Nashville, boosts Ottawa links, and extends sun flying as its summer 2026 schedule expands across North America.

SEATAC and Alaska Airlines have completed the SEA Gateway Project, a significant change to the north terminal entrance.

A diplomatic row between China and Japan has led to an unprecedented number of flight cancellations between the two countries.

At the world’s busiest airport, shaving a few minutes off the airport routine can make a noticeable difference.

Air India announces a fresh aircraft order and a strategic fleet adjustment as part of its ongoing expansion and modernization.

FedEx Express won't retire its grounded McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft and plans to return them to service by May 31.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the suspension of all flights to Israel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

A SATENA Beechcraft 1900D has crashed in a mountainous region of northeast Colombia, killing 15 people on board.

Spanish carrier Air Europa extends the suspension of its flights between Madrid and Caracas through February 14, 2026.

Discover Airlines has unveiled details of its new long-haul Business Class product, branded Ocean Blue Business Class.

Delta Air Lines announced a firm order with Airbus on Wednesday for 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s.

Oman Air says 2025 traffic hit 5.8M as it joined oneworld, lifted capacity to 82%, and pushed point-to-point demand up again.

In aviation, bags don’t follow passengers—they follow data. So what type of data is encoded in your luggage tags?

Leading architects unveil competing proposals to reinvent Washington Dulles, reimagining Saarinen’s terminal as a modern gateway.

STARLUX and artist Hajime Sorayama debut AIRSORAYAMA, transforming two A350-1000s into the largest artworks of his career.

Boeing’s Q4 profit came from a major sale, while Commercial Airplanes still lost money despite 160 deliveries and backlog growth.

UPS has fully retired its MD-11 fleet, booking a US$137m charge as it modernizes operations following the 2025 Louisville crash.

Southwest will replace open seating with assigned seats, introduce four fare bundles, and revise policies for plus-sized travelers

Turkish Airlines has announced a new codeshare partnership with Air Montenegro, Montenegro's national flag carrier.

Middle East flying tightens as carriers pause routes and redraw flight paths amid US–Iran risk.

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.

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

India's largest airline, IndiGo, has started operating its brand-new Airbus A321XLR to Athens (ATH) from Mumbai.

Reports say Wizz Air UK asked the U.S. DOT to begin UK–U.S. charters, setting up A321XLR-powered low-cost transatlantic flights.

Winter Storm brings deicing into focus: that truck sprays glycol-based fluid that strips ice and prevents refreeze before takeoff.

Alaska Air Group closed 2025 with US$1.2B operating cash flow and US$0.43 adjusted EPS, then set 2026 targets.

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

American adds 6,200+ extra seats at CLT, DFW with special flights to keep customers moving as Winter Storm Fern disrupts travel.

New FAA rule locks in post-crash restrictions around Washington’s busiest downtown airport.

‍Reports of Castlelake talks surface as Spirit Airlines seeks a court-approved path through restructuring.

American Airlines reinforces its nationwide connectivity with new domestic and long-haul routes.

Aircraft maintenance exists within a paradigm shaped by operational urgency, safety requirements, and persistent cost pressure.

Munich Airport opens its new Terminal 1 Pier in April, adding non-Schengen capacity, premium lounges, and modernized processing.

Air Canada expands transpacific with new nonstop service between Vancouver and Sapporo, bolstering its Canada-Japan link.

Last weekend, Philippine Airlines hosted a dual ceremony at Lufthansa Technik Philippines: its 85th birthday and first A350-1000.

Qatar Airways will increase flights to South Africa, adding additional frequencies to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.

Korean Air has unveiled its plans to modernize its 26-year-old cargo facility at New York's JFK International Airport.

Ethiopian Airlines confirms it has placed a firm order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Avelo extends flight schedules from New Haven, Philly, Charlotte, and Central Florida through summer 2026 with year-ahead booking.

Edelweiss revealed a new Airbus A350 cabin with premium suites, expanded legroom, and Starlink connectivity across all classes.

Brazil will have it first nonstop connection to Western Canada thanks to WestJet's brand new route between Calgary and São Paulo.

From Southern schedules to early jet routes, airlines enabled King’s relentless travel while exposing segregation on the ground.

Airlines led by Lufthansa are moving to strengthen power bank rules after a 2025 cabin fire renewed concerns about lithium-safety.

An Air Indonesia Transport (Indonesia Air) ATR 42-512 has crashed in a mountainous region of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.

This is how commercial flights went from being exclusively for the wealthy to the mainstream and affordable option they are today.

Air India and Singapore Airlines will collaborate to expand their current partnership through a final joint business agreement.

WestJet reverses its decision to retrofit some of its Boeing 737 fleet with 180 seats after major backlash from left to right.

STARLUX inaugurates nonstop Phoenix–Taipei service, giving the U.S. Southwest its first direct link to Asia.

Iran’s airspace shutdown forced global airlines to reroute and cancel flights to the US, Europe, and Central Asia.

Air France taps Apple TV across long-haul flights, blending premium streaming with the carrier’s global IFE catalogue.

Hungarian ULCC Wizz Air has introduced its new “Wizz Class” fare for row one of its all-economy Airbus A320 family fleet.

Emirates' Airbus A380 livery celebrates its commitment to tennis through its sponsorship of all four Grand Slam tournaments.

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

The Lufthansa Group's Starlink implementation is a significant improvement to its connectivity program across all its airlines.

Aviation Capital Group has ordered 50 more Boeing 737 MAX to solidify the lessor's long-term commitment to next-gen narrowbodies.

Emirates will launch daily, year-round service between Dubai and Helsinki on Oct 1, 2026, EK's first nonstop service to Finland.

Delta placed an order for up to 60 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, aiming to modernize its widebody fleet and expand long-haul routes.

Delta closed 2025 with $5B in pre-tax profit and record free cash flow, signaling margin expansion and 20% earnings growth in 2026

Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, with single-aisle output again doing most of the volume lift.

American Airlines brings a taste of Texas to the skies with Pecan Lodge barbecue for First Class passengers on DFW-NYC flights.

EVA Air plans to expand its U.S. footprint again in mid-2026, with a new nonstop route between Taipei and Washington, D.C.

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

Allegiant Air will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5B cash-and-stock deal, reshaping the U.S. leisure airline market.

Ethiopian Airlines launches construction of Bishoftu International Airport, a US$12.5 billion greenfield development.

Qatar Airways has become the first airline globally to equip the Boeing 787-8 with Starlink while completing the A350 rollout.

Yesterday, Delta hosted the unveiling of its new Milano-Cortina Olympic Games aircraft livery at its Tech Ops center.

This week, Alaska Airlines unveiled its all-new “Global Livery,” which will be applied to the entire 787 fleet.

Alaska Airlines signs for 105 Boeing 737-10s and five additional 787s, plus options for 35 more 737-10s.

IndiGo has become the first Indian airline to induct the Airbus A321XLR into service.

Cathay Pacific is today launching its 80th-anniversary celebration with a series of special events and a new livery.

American Airlines is rolling out free high-speed Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members across most of its fleet, sponsored by AT&T.

STARLUX takes delivery of its first A350-1000, making the widebody its new flagship and expanding long-haul reach from Taipei.

Stansted Airport is set to see its route network expand in 2026, as airlines introduce a range of new services from the Essex hub.

American Airlines passengers will notice branding throughout their journeys as the airline marks its centennial this year.

JetBlue expands year-round service from FLL with new nonstops to Orlando and Dallas-Fort Worth and more LaGuardia flights in 2026.

Flights across Greece were grounded for several hours on Sunday after the aviation radio collapsed.

Flight resume as the large-scale restriction affecting U.S.-registered aircraft in Caribbean airspace has been lifted.

Aeromexico topped Cirium's 2025 On-time Performance (OTP) ranking with 90.02%, followed by Saudia at 86.53% and SAS at 86.09%.

US airlines cancel dozens of Caribbean flights after the FAA restricted airspace following US strikes on Venezuela.

The board of Bangladeshi flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines approves an order for 14 Boeing jets.

Tensions brew between Belgium’s environmental tax strategy and Ryanair’s efforts to maintain price-sensitive travel demand.

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

Alaska Air Group reflects on its first full year after the Alaska Airlines-Hawaiian Airlines Integration.

China Airlines orders 60 A320neo Family aircraft, one of the largest single-aisle commitments announced in the asian region.

SkyWest has selected Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas, US, as the location for its newest aircraft maintenance facility.

CALC firms an order for 30 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, further expanding one of the largest Airbus portfolios among lessors.

ITA Airways will retire its last Airbus A330-200 on December 31. The last flight will be the red-eye AZ615 from Boston to Rome.

American Airlines will increase service at Chicago O’Hare, unveiling 100 additional daily departures beginning in March 2026.

FAA AD eliminates the risk of control-surface malfunction linked to hydraulic fluid contamination in A350neo electronics modules.

EVA Air approves the purchase of four new Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft and the lease of four Boeing 777-300ERs.

Ethiopian Airlines completes Africa's first full strip-and-paint program on two A350-900 aircraft from its widebody fleet at ADD.

Here are the top 25 stories of 2025 from Airways, ranked by readership numbers and updated for our year-end wrap-up.

American Airlines is overhauling its flagship hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to improve schedule reliability.

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