Qatar Airways has been named the World's Best Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the ninth time, a record-breaking achievement that cements its status as a global aviation leader. The Skytrax Awards, based on millions of traveler surveys, are a trusted measure of airline quality and passenger satisfaction. This consistent...
SkyWest Airlines, a major U.S. regional carrier, has ordered 60 Embraer E175 aircraft, with deliveries starting in 2027, as announced at the Paris Air Show. The deal includes purchase rights for 50 additional E175s, providing SkyWest with fleet flexibility over the next decade. Of the 60 aircraft, 16 will operate for Delta Air Lines'...
Iberia, the Spanish flag carrier and a subsidiary of the International Airlines Group (IAG), is pursuing an ambitious expansion in the transatlantic market with its €6 billion 2030 Flight Plan. Operating a fleet of 92 jets and serving 130 global destinations, Iberia focuses on business and premium leisure travel. The airline aims to grow its...
EGYPTAIR has disclosed a firm order for an additional six A350-900s as part of its expansion strategy to meet growing demand for air travel. The agreement takes the airline's total order for the type to 16 A350-900.
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of ten additional A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Paris Airshow by STARLUX Airlines CEO Glenn Chai and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.
Paris, France, 17 June 2025 – Vietjet, Vietnam's largest private airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 100 A321neo aircraft, with an option for an additional 50 in the future. The MoU was signed at the Paris Air Show by Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales for...
LOT Polish Airlines has confirmed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A220-100 and 20 A220-300 aircraft to enhance its regional operations, marking the airline's first selection of Airbus for fleet upgrades.
In early May 2025, American Airlines (AA) sent a Boeing 777-300ER from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Hong Kong (HKG) for a major cabin overhaul under its "Project Olympus" program. The retrofit aimed to replace the aging Flagship First Class with modern, fully enclosed luxury business class suites, aligning the 777-300ER fleet with the premium...
On June 13, 2025, escalating tensions in the Middle East, marked by missile exchanges between Iran and Israel, led to significant disruptions, including the stranding of an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER in Tehran. Emirates flight EK977, a routine 744-mile service from Dubai (DXB) to Tehran (IKA), departed Dubai at 2:27 AM and landed at 3:44...
Air India has announced potential delays on some long-haul flights due to mandatory safety inspections on its Boeing 787 aircraft, as directed by India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The inspections, prompted by heightened safety concerns following a recent air crash near Ahmedabad airport, are being...
Over the past few months, the global commercial aviation industry has had to address the challenges related to economic uncertainty and trade barriers that have been created as a result of global geopolitical tension and Donald Trump's trade war. One of the largest impacts that this has had on airlines is that they have had to reevaluate how to...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is not currently planning on grounding the United States' fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft following the tragic crash of Air India Flight #171. The agency, which oversees aviation in the United States, has not yet seen the necessary data to justify such a bold action, but remains committed to protecting the...
Switzerland's national airline, Swiss, is canceling approximately 1,400 flights through October due to a pilot shortage, affecting short-haul routes from Zurich and Geneva, as well as some long-haul services to destinations like Shanghai and Chicago. The summer service to Hurghada, Egypt, is entirely suspended. To address the shortfall of about 70...
Level experienced a significant drop in passenger numbers, losing 9,500 passengers (-12.6%) compared to May 2024. This decline is partly attributed to a reduced seat offering.Customers reported difficulties with Level's booking system and customer service. One user highlighted issues with completing reservations or changing flights, despite...