“Idiotic”: United Airlines’ Scott Kirby Rules Out Future Mergers After American’s Rebuff

Scott Kirby has backed down on any potential United Airlines merger/acquisition for the foreseeable future, just weeks after he suggested that a tie-up with American Airlines would work. According to…

Why An Iberia Airbus A350 Just Made A Rare Appearance In Nashville

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is no stranger to long-haul widebody services from Europe, but the aircraft type that touched down at the airport this week was one it rarely sees.…

The Top 5 Highest Paid Commercial Aviation Jobs That Don’t Require A Pilot’s License In 2026

Working in aviation extends far beyond the flight deck, creating an expansive ecosystem of high-paying professional opportunities on the ground as well as in the air. Many aviation enthusiasts mistakenly…

“Metal Debris”: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Diverts Back To Austin With Damaged Engine

Southwest Airlines Flight WN-375 on Friday was forced to abandon its itinerary as the plane climbed out of Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Texas. The plane was bound for…

Why The F-22 Raptor’s Stealth Coating Will Be Nearly Impossible To Replicate

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor’s stealth coatings occupy a somewhat interesting area. On the one hand, by US standards, the coatings are significantly upgraded, but still at their core, dated…

A Look At The Salaries Of Royal Australian Air Force Fighter Pilots In 2026 & Why They’re Still Not Enough

Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilots sit at the center of one of the most expensive and technologically advanced military platforms in the Indo-Pacific. In 2026, experienced RAAF aviators flying…

American Airlines’ Massive Expansion: 9 New Routes Launch On 1 Day [Full List]

Thursday, June 4, was a notable day for American Airlines. A considerable nine routes began or resumed on that day, which is a significant number within 24 hours. While unusual,…

How Pratt & Whitney’s Game-Changing GTF Engine Created Problems Airlines Weren’t Prepared For

When Pratt & Whitney introduced the geared turbofan, or GTF, engine, it was hailed as one of the most important advances in commercial aviation propulsion in decades. By solving the…

Here’s How Emirates’ New Airbus A350 Business Class Compares To Its Older Boeing 777 Cabin

Emirates has operated its Boeing 777 fleet for decades, and for most of that time the aircraft’s business class cabin has remained largely unchanged. The 2-3-2 layout that the majority…

Too Heavy For Its Own Wings: Why The Boeing 737-900ER’s Takeoff Roll Is So Long

The Boeing 737-900ER was designed to solve a very specific problem for airlines. Boeing needed a narrowbody aircraft capable of carrying nearly as many passengers as a Boeing 757 while…