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Lufthansa will fly Airbus A220s this summer, thanks to a wet-lease agreement with airBaltic. The A220 will serve European markets from Munich.

Jet2 says the delivery of many next-generation Airbus A321neos has been delayed, adding operational costs to its business.

Etihad Airways is delaying its planned initial public offering (IPO) of USD 1 billion until April 2025.

What aircraft do you believe Qatar Airways should order as part of a new upcoming deal?

Delta will launch a seasonal Austin to Cancun service from 20 December 2025 with its A320, per aeroroutes.com Photo: Nathan Coats

Qatar Airways is nearing the placement of a massive order for more widebody aircraft with either Airbus or Boeing.

Emirates has announced the upcoming launch of three new routes to help bolster its international network and flying towards Asia.

The 777X is expected to formally launch in the coming years, but it hasn't been smooth sailing, so why does the aircraft have problems? 

Etihad Airways will begin flying its Airbus A380 to Toronto, Canada in June, as part of an increase in summer capacity.

Gulf Air is expanding with 3x weekly flights to commence on March 30 between Bahrain and London Gatwick with the 787 Dreamliner.

After many delays, Qantas' first Airbus A321XLR is finally expected to be delivered in June this year, helping to replace the 737.

Turkish Airlines is inching closer to a Boeing order but warns that if it can't get contracts signed, Airbus will be waiting in line.

Qantas' first Airbus A350-1000ULR for 20 hour nonstop Project Sunrise flights is expected to arrive in the second half of 2026.

Nepal Airlines has grounded its A320 fleet as it is late on payments and faces other maintenance-related woes.

Qatar Airways' planned 25% purchase of Virgin Australia has been approved at long last!

Thanks to Norse Atlantic Airways, IndiGo is increasing its commitment to the 787 series to four units.

IndiGo will begin flying Boeing 787 aircraft to Bangkok, thanks to a lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways. 

What are your thoughts on the 737 MAX family now in 2025?

Sun Country isn't opposed to seeking a merger with another airline and believes that consolidation is required within the United States for low-cost carriers.

The Boeing 787 entered the industry as a game-changer, but do its problems—groundings, delays, and more — make it a failure?

Riyadh Air is inching closer to an official launch after securing its Air Operators Certificate, allowing it to schedule 787 flights later this year. 

ANA has ordered up to 77 aircraft ranging from the A321XLR and 787 to the 737 MAX as part of fleet growth and renewal efforts.

S7 Airlines of Russia has now been included in government sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom

Air Canada announced last week plans to boost flying to Dublin in Ireland from several cities across Canada

The A350 remains a flagship product for Airbus, but why has the aircraft family been encountering problems of late?

Cebu Pacific has stated that a new commercial aircraft from Embraer that rivals the 737 MAX and A320neo would be a fascinating proposal for them.

What are your thoughts on the Rolls Royce Trent 1000 saga?  Photo: Chihaya Sta

A China Southern Airbus A330 in Melbourne

Up-close with a Qantas Airbus A330 in Brisbane 📸

Most don't know the person behind this publication (I've become very private and a little anxious about being personal), but if you do, you'll understand my history of flights. Ten hours before my flight, I get told I've been offloaded 😂 Most typical thing ever.

Some Airbus A321neo jets with Pratt & Whitney engines have been grounded for extended periods. Why are these aircraft being parked around the world, and who are some airlines that have been impacted? 

Riyadh Air says things are improving at Airbus and Boeing for the first time in years, weeks after its launch was delayed due to ongoing complications at Boeing in delivering the 787.

The EASA has certified the Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines

A Lufthansa Airbus A380 in Los Angeles 📸

A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 over London 📸

What are your thoughts on Air New Zealand's worsening aircraft grounding situation involving the A320neo family aircraft and Boeing 787?

An Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350 over London with the moon in the background 📸

Some Boeing 787s are being grounded worldwide due to problems with the Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engine. Why is this happening, and which airlines are most affected? 

Airbus may slow deliveries and orders to the United States if it sees tariffs imposed affecting its business in the country, according to the planemaker's CEO.

Airbus aims to deliver 820 planes in 2025, up from the 766 in 2024. The planemaker has also published production updates for its A320neo family, A330neo, A350 and even the A220

SWISS has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo registered HB-JDI

Airbus has officially confirmed that its upcoming A350 Freighter will be delayed until the second half of 2027.

Air New Zealand's aircraft groundings will worsen in 2025, with more 787s and Airbus A320neo family jets grounded due to engine woes.

Etihad Airways has published record profit for 2024 and is now charting a course for growth after the notoriously troublesome and debt-ridden 2010s. 

WestJet has announced it'll launch a nonstop service between Halifax and Amsterdam with its Boeing 737 MAX in late May 2025.

Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330neo registered as 9M-MNH.

Bad news! Boeing has informed Hawaiian Airlines that its 787 deliveries will be delayed, and Alaska Airlines will also experience 737 MAX delays!

Air Canada will acquire its first Airbus A321XLR this year; meanwhile, it has also published its delivery forecast until 2030, with the 787-10 arriving alongside more A220s and 737 MAX jets.

Southwest is axing close to 2,000 jobs as part of continued attempts to streamline, save money and be more stable across the long term.

Air India and Virgin Australia have announced a new codeshare partnership. What are your thoughts?