Aviation News

American Airlines has removed flights from Los Angeles to Flagstaff between October and December, potentially indicating that it will not return to the route it began in 2024.

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus hopes for global improvement in air traffic management (ATM). The news comes in the wake of the tragic mid-air collision that occurred on January 29, 2025, with American Airlines.

United Airlines has announced a major expansion of its facilities in Houston, Texas, including breaking ground on a new ground service equipment (GSE) maintenance facility that should open in 2027.

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to return to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on Saturday after an electrical burning smell reportedly filled the cabin. The incident occurred just a few minutes after takeoff, prompting the crew to reroute.

Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, has drawn attention for implying that the Irish low-cost carrier may consider buying planes from China if the price were right, according to Skift, a travel industry news site.

US airline trade association Airlines for America (A4A) has warned Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) it will take legal action if the airport goes ahead with planned flight reductions. The airport is looking to cut over 4% of flight movements as it tackles noise pollution, but US airlines have said they will contest the flight cap in court, arguing that the 'Balanced Approach' ethos has not been met sufficiently by the airport.

Alaska Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci said that the carrier is eyeing service to Europe in 2026 following its recent venture into the long-haul market thanks to its merger with Hawaiian Airlines.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into a frightening near-miss incident that occurred on Friday afternoon near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319, operating as Flight 2983 and departing for Minneapolis, narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US Air Force T-38 military jet, raising fresh concerns over aviation safety in one of the country’s busiest and most restricted airspaces.

Emirates is known for being a global connector, allowing passengers to reach distant destinations through its hub in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The carrier has plenty of routes reaching over 10,000 kilometers (6,213 miles).

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a final report on the United Airlines Boeing 757 incident that occurred in September 2024. The agency determined that two passengers were injured when a United Airlines Boeing 757 experienced a sudden pitch control issue.

In 2025, Delta Air Lines has scheduled quite a few itineraries with a scheduled stage length of fewer than 200 kilometers (124 miles). Interestingly, none of these are international routes, such as short transborder flights to Canada or Mexico.

Southwest Airlines continues its battle against the City of San Antonio and has reportedly called on the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to withhold federal funds from San Antonio International Airport (SAT). The budget airline, which is the airport's largest carrier, accuses the city of unfairly selecting which airlines will use the new terminal.

Delta Air Lines unveiled three significant upgrades to its Delta Business program on March 26, marking the beginning of a new era in business travel. As the airline commemorates its 100th anniversary, these modifications are intended to give business travelers more flexibility, visibility, and assistance.

The Airbus A380 began carrying passengers in October 2007, when the launch customer, Singapore Airlines, left for Sydney. In the next 17+ years, 15 airlines have had the superjumbo in their fleets, 10 of which still do.

Northern carriers will switch to summer schedules based on IATA slot seasons on March 30. On this day, American Airlines will increase Dallas/Fort Worth to London Heathrow departures to a record five daily. It will become the carrier's most-served long-haul route. Even more significantly, examining Cirium Diio data shows that none of its long-haul links has had that frequency for 12 years.

In commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, Delta Air Lines will operate special charter flights to and from Normandy, France, for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s charters will mark the fourth time a US passenger airline will fly directly to Normandy, with the others being Delta flights from 2022-2024.

In 2025, over 80 US airports will have scheduled international passenger flights. These include Colorado Springs, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Providence, and Richmond. These airportsalready have or are building Federal Inspection Services Facilities (FIS) and other infrastructure. While Colorado Springs will have such service for the first time, the others will regain them—some after a long absence.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) disclosed that the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has begun an investigation against a passenger who sexually harassed another traveler on a flight from Chicago to Seattle.

Alaska Airlines has announced that some of its flights would be operated from Terminal 8 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), including arrivals from San Francisco and San Diego.

Amid widespread economic uncertainty around the world brought on by the tariffs imposed by the US on its trading partners, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says that he is confident commercial aircraft will not be affected by it. His comments came recently after he spoke with a top executive at Boeing.