Aviation News

On June 24, two major aerospace companies announced new developments at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. Embraer opened a commercial maintenance facility, while MTU Maintenance confirmed plans to expand its engine services operation through a new 30-year lease.

When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, the world responded by cutting Russia off. For aviation, this meant no more access to the Global Distribution System (GDS), limited international flights, no new Western planes, and no more parts for existing aircraft. However, this hasn't stopped Russia from obtaining parts, and Finnish news production Yle reports that Russia has obtained nearly one billion euros ($1.173 billion) in parts.

Airlines usually make more money in Q3 (July-September) than in any other quarter. Using OAG data to analyze every scheduled flight shows that the ubiquitous Boeing 737 will operate 35% of the US's domestic flights in this period in 2025. It rises to half when regional jets are stripped out.

Hawaiian Airlines is the latest carrier to be hit by a cyberattack. The airline confirmed that parts of its IT systems were affected. The issue surfaced on Thursday, June 26, when an unexpected message appeared during flight searches on both Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines' websites.

American Airlines (including its regional unit, American Eagle) plans to fly to 359 airports this year, more than any other operator. Using Cirium Diio data shows that eight destinations will have joined or will join its map compared to 2024. Five airports have not seen the carrier's frames before.

Boeing’s new Air Force One program continues to face several hurdles, with the company currently struggling to hire and retain qualified mechanics. The long-delayed Boeing 747 VC-25B program has also been held back by design issues and modification rework.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is facing serious security concerns after two security breaches on its airfield last month. The airport faced backlash when a Doordash driver without security clearance ended up on the airfield in mid-May, but a mere 10 days later, another incident occurred that resulted in several cars entering the airport's secure areas without proper screening.

Delta Air Lines has the second-highest number of flights between the US and Europe. Only United Airlines has more. Delta's offering is from 11 hubs and airports. For obvious reasons, New York JFK is its leading European gateway.

Summer truly is in full swing for Air Canada, which has ended this week on a high with two important and exciting announcements. Most notably, the Canadian flag carrier opened a new route yesterday, with its first flight from Montréal Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Quebec to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Scotland touching down safely this morning. As it happens, the good news doesn't end there.

Aventure Aviation has the largest single deal in its history, purchasing 12 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft from Alaska Airlines to be stripped down as parts sources. The jets will be disassembled at Adventure’s new Peachtree City facility to supply Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) shops all over the world.

A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) narrowly avoided a midair collision with a FedEx Boeing 777F that was en-route from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG). The aircraft came within just 500 feet of vertical separation following an erroneous text-based instruction from ATC.

FOX 13 is reporting that Memphis International Airport is looking to rename itself after Fred Smith, the legendary founder of FedEx, one of the world's largest courier companies. This comes days after Smith sadly passed away on June 21, 2025. FedEx is the city's largest employer, and it's made an immeasurable contribution to Memphis's economy. Therefore, it's only fitting that this hero of aviation gets his name added to his company's home airport.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has reportedly canceled the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail program, a major airborne surveillance aircraft project intended to replace the aging E-3 Sentry fleet. Multiple defense officials, as reported by FlightGlobal, confirmed that the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal will eliminate the E-7’s development, citing delays, rising costs, and concerns over the aircraft’s survivability in contested environments.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that the deal between Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems could be anticompetitive, according to a report by Reuters. The news comes almost a year after both companies entered into a definitive agreement for Boeing to purchase Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock transaction priced at $4.7 billion.

Delta Air Lines is expanding its presence in Seattle with two new international routes and the opening of a dual premium lounge space at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Starting May 2026, the airline will launch non-stop service to Rome and Barcelona. It has also introduced a new Delta One Lounge and Sky Club in a combined 24,000-square-foot facility, located near Gate A11.

Porter Airlines has announced its first flights to winter sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica, starting in November this year. Travelers will be able to choose from five new destinations and 13 routes originating from three different Canadian airports. This will include 23 new weekly departures from Toronto's Pearson International Airport, as the carrier continues to expand in Canada's largest city beyond its original base atBilly Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport.

On June 25, Copa Airlines inaugurated the first flight ever from Panama City to San Diego. The Central American carrier now serves three Californian airports, with San Diego joining San Francisco and Los Angeles. Copa does not plan any other new US (or Canadian) routes this year.

United Airlines has been sued by a passenger who alleges that she was sexually assaulted twice on a flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in January 2024. Aundrea White, an Ohio Businesswoman, claims that the airline failed to protect her.

On Wednesday, American Airlines revealed plans to undertake an expansion of the Admirals Club located at Miami International Airport (MIA) were announced. Plans to build a new Flagship Lounge at the airport were also revealed. This is good news for American Airlines customers, as the two projects will nearly double the amount of lounge space for passengers visiting the airport.

On June 24, Royal Air Maroc debuted at London Stansted, the UK's fourth-busiest airport for passenger traffic. This means the oneworld airline now serves London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and Manchester from its Casablanca hub, with a record 22 weekly departures in July. This rises to 25 weekly when its Rabat to Gatwick operation is included.