The long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 10 is expected to be certified by the end of September. Alaska Airlines expects its first aircraft by next spring, targeting an entry into service by April or May 2027. The aircraft type, which will face certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has been delayed for years, and it […]
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II first flew on May 27, 1958, entered service on December 30, 1960, and stayed in production until 1981, by which point 5,195 had been built. It was fast enough to set 16 world speed and altitude records between 1959 and 1962, with the capacity to carry a serious war […]
The third runway for London Heathrow Airport (LHR)is now expected not to be completed until at least 2039, insiders have said, after the original deadline of 2035 was deemed unrealistic. The airport is expected to secure planning permission by 2039, after which it should open within a decade.
One of the final steps in producing large airliners is painting. All airlines feature carefully designed liveries to reflect their brand image, and they apply this to an airliner after assembly and before delivery. You’d think that before being painted, the aircraft would simply display bare metal, as seen on the former American Airlines livery, […]
Delta Air Lines has turned a certification delay into one of the most unusual cabins in the US airline industry. SevenAirbus A321neo aircraft that were intended to receive Safran VUE lie-flat suites are instead flying with 44 conventional domestic First Class recliners. That number is more than twice the 20 First Class seats installed on […]
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines will strengthen its presence at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) this coming fall, as the airline grows its operations at the second Seattle airport by more than 50%. This growth will provide passengers even more options for traveling to and from the airport to destinations across the US West Coast.
On September 8, the US Air Force (USAF) awarded a split contract worth up to $149 million to four small steel companies, according to Defence Blog. The list reads: Superior Forge and Steel, Ellwood National Forge, Faxon Machining, and Grand Valley Manufacturing. Their task is to manufacture the hardened outer shell casings of the GBU-57 […]
Southwest Airlines has served Austin, the capital of Texas, for 49 years this month. Cirium Diio data shows that the self-described hybrid operator is the leading carrier atAustin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) for passengers, flights, seats for sale, and available seat miles.
SkyTeam partner Delta Air Lines has announced two new routes for travel to Europe next summer, with Boston to be connected with Venice, and Detroit passengers being able to fly to Athens nonstop. These new routes complement the additional new service that will provide nonstop flights from Austin to Paris, in what some aviation enthusiasts […]
Norse Atlantic Airways‘ share price has fallen by almost 98% since April 28, 2023. This sharp decline is perhaps unsurprising considering some of the operational results reported by the Norwegian carrier. For the second quarter of 2026, Norse reported a terrible operating margin of -21% despite achieving an excellent 94% load factor across its own […]