Can It Survive The Iran War Fuel Crisis?

The latest restructuring plan solidified by US-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is a survival blueprint, not a growth story. On March 13, 2026, the airline said it expects to shrink…

Low-Cost Carriers Lead Price Hikes As Fuel Crisis Intensifies

Prices for spring break flights are spiking dramatically as airlines confront a sudden fuel shock layered on top of already strong seasonal demand. The latest reports from investment bank Deutsche…

The New Air Canada Long-Haul Aircraft Coming In The Next Decade

Air Canada last month laid out ambitions for the future of its long-haul fleet with a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 widebody jets. These would “be central to the…

Is It True That The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Doesn’t Need A Flight Engineer?

Unlike its predecessor, the DC-10, the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was designed to be flown by a two-person crew, removing the requirement for a flight engineer. Several innovative technologies that automated…

The 4 Largest Air Force Bases By Fighter Jet Fleet Presence

Estimating which air force bases have the most fighter jets present is difficult for a range of reasons. One factor is that units, especially in the United States, are rotated…

Here’s Why Canada Is Expanding Its CF-18 Replacement Program

Canada originally procured its fleet of McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornets in 1982, and the jets were dubbed the CF-18 when they entered service with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).…

Breeze Airways’ 10 Longest Nonstop Flights Revealed

This year, American low-cost carrier Breeze Airways will turn five years old, with the then-startup airline having operated its first flight back in May of 2021. Since then, its fleet…

Chicago O’Hare Set To Dethrone New York As Etihad’s Top US Gateway

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways will add a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Chicago O’Hare this Northern Hemisphere summer season, taking the crown away from New York City as…

Why United Airlines Is Launching A New Premium Economy Experience In 2026

United Airlines is now launching a new premium economy experience in 2026 because the airline is increasingly seeing long-haul profitability as tied to cabin mix and not just overall seat…

Here’s Why The Airbus A380’s Upper Deck Is Different Than Other Double-Deckers

When the Airbus A380 made its debut, it demonstrated to the world a fundamental departure from the design philosophy that had defined double-deck aviation for nearly 40 years. Unlike the…