The Airbus A320neo family is the most popular commercial aircraft available on the market. The Airbus A320neo costs around $113.5 million at list price in 2025, but most airlines in 2026 are paying significantly less, often 20% to 50% below that figure, depending on order size, delivery slots, and market conditions. The reason for this […]
Air travel may feel routine for millions of people every day, but the experience at the front of the plane is quite different. For many travelers, it’s more important than ever. The Moodie Davitt Report shows that most first class passengers prioritize comfort and privacy. About 88% of elite travelers list spacious seats as a […]
A remote airport in eastern Spain has once again become one of commercial aviation’s most unlikely strategic assets. As the conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt airspace and scramble schedules across the Middle East, airlines are sending aircraft to Teruel Airport for storage, reviving a role the facility became famous for during the pandemic.
Southwest Airlines in 2026 is very different from the Southwest Airlines of 2022, or 2010, or the 20th century. For decades, Southwest has changed little, but under the firm hand of Elliott Investment Management, the company has radically changed its business model, operating practices, and customer experience. One of the things that Southwest Airlines was […]
Uzbekistan carrier Qanot Sharq Airlines is set to become the second airline to connect Tashkent and the Big Apple. The airline, which operates a fleet of seven aircraft, will fly between Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and New York JFK Airport (JFK) from the beginning of May. The airline will follow Uzbekistan Airways, which also serves […]
Australia has canceled (or, rather, paused) its planned purchase of a fourth squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet aircraft. The F-35 is now fully operational in Australia and forms the backbone of the country’s fighter jet capability. The door remains open for Australia purchasing a fourth squadron of F-35s, but the longer […]
The United States Navy has the largest fleet of aircraft carriers in the world, yet in order to meet the future challenges posed by advancing near-peer weapons technology, the US Navy is working towards adding a 12th supercarrier to its fleet. At the same time, the service is increasing the application of unmanned systems to […]
First class travel is the epitome of luxury, renowned for providing discerning passengers with the most exclusive experience available in the world of commercial aviation. The only more luxurious option is a private jet, but that is still very much reserved for the mega-rich and VIPs.
The glamour of aviation often centers on the lie-flat suites of first class or the efficiency of a budget ticket, but in 1992, that all changed with the introduction of a new class altogether. EVA Air, a carrier that began as a subsidiary of a massive shipping conglomerate, looked at the empty space between the […]
Yet another serious close call has taken place. The incident of discussion now took place at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and it has once again put the spotlight on air traffic control strain in one of the country’s most complex pieces of airspace. On the evening of March 17, 2026, an Alaska Airlines Boeing […]