Air France Sets Retirement Date After Quarter Century Of Service
French carrier Air France is scheduled to phase out its subfleet of Airbus A330-200 aircraft, which are the oldest widebody aircraft within the airline’s fleet. Starting in summer 2027, the…
Why One Of The World’s Largest Freighter Operators Just Broke Up With Boeing For Airbus
Atlas Air Worldwide is breaking its all-Boeing strategy because Boeing’s delayed Boeing 777-8F, now expected around 2028, can’t meet its fleet replacement timeline, while Airbus can. Backed by fleet and…
United Airlines’ Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 787 Dreamliner In 2026
The Boeing 787 fleet forms the solid basis of United Airlines and its expansive international network. For a carrier connecting two continents across vast oceans, the aircraft provides a necessary…
USAF C-130 Hercules Sustains ‘Extensive Damage’ In Hatchet Attack At Shannon Airport
A United States Air Force C-130 Hercules was damaged while parked at Shannon Airport (SNN) on Saturday, after a man climbed aboard the wing and started attacking the fuselage with…
Southwest Airlines To Layoff Over 100 Employees Following Chicago O’Hare Exit
Southwest Airlines’ planned layoff of more than 100 workers is directly tied to its Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) withdrawal, primarily because it is a relatively small workforce story with…
Pilots Say Airlines Are Forcing Them To Fly In Conflict Zones
Pilots are raising safety concerns after growing fear that they could be in breach of their contracts if they refuse assignments that require them to fly over conflict zones, as…
Air France Flight Aborts Takeoff At LAX After Gulfstream Enters Runway Without Permission
A flight bound for Paris had to abort its takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Wednesday, when another aircraft crossed the runway. On Wednesday, April 8, Air France…
Why The Airbus A350 Is Becoming The Go-To Aircraft For Ultra-Long-Haul Routes
Ultra-long-haul flying was once a unique niche served for just a handful of marquee routes, but the incredible capabilities and operating economics of the Airbus A350 are proving that such…
Why Avelo Airlines Scrapped All International Flights
The last few years have been difficult for US-based ultra-low-cost operator Avelo Airlines, with the carrier having faced extensive criticism and even boycott calls amid its involvement in ICE deportation…
Alaska Airlines To Build New $135 Million Maintenance Hangar In Portland
Alaska Airlines has been given the green light by the Port of Portland for a ground lease at Portland International Airport (PDX) for a new maintenance hangar. This will see…

















