Aviation News

Frontier Airlines has added three new routes from San Diego, offering travelers additional options to fly to Austin, Chicago, and Salt Lake City, with all three destinations being served with a fair share of weekly frequencies by current incumbents.

Hawaiian Airlines has set a date for its eagerly anticipated flights from Seattle to the South Korean capital city of Seoul. As marketed by the wider Alaska Air Group, of which the carrier became a subsidiary last year following a merger, these services will commence in September, with Hawaiian Airlines joining three other established carriers on the route as it looks to increase its West Coast presence.

A date has been set for Boeing’s criminal fraud case involving the two fatal 737 MAX crashes. A US judge will hear the case on June 23rd and further course of action is expected to be decided then. Boeing has been embroiled in a difficult situation for several years now, stemming from its handling of a key system on the 737 MAX that led to the two crashes and hundreds of fatalities.

As part of its fleet development program, Japan Airlines has finalized an order for more than a dozen Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The carrier relies heavily on the 737s for most of its short-haul operations and the new order further solidifies its relationship with Boeing for the years to come.

Recently, at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium, Simple Flying received a product briefing on Boeing’s ForeFlight electronic flight planning kit from Sarah M. Kenny, Sales Director, Military & Government—who is also now a licensed private pilot. As per ForeFlight's website and the briefing, ForeFlight works in both civil and military applications to provide electronic flight maps, fuel calculations, and more—such as linking pilots with dispatchers.

Over 370 airports globally have at least one scheduled long-haul passenger flight in April, defined here as covering at least 2,650 nautical miles (3,050 statute miles; 4,908 km).

Ryanair has been talking about offering a membership scheme since February 2019, when it first revealed "Ryanair Choice". Now, six years later such a scheme has finally been launched by the low-cost giant under the name "Ryanair Prime", but the offerings of the program stop a long way short of what was initially proposed.

At the 2025 Airbus Summit in Toulouse, the European manufacturer revealed its latest plans for its future single-aisle aircraft, which would replace current-generation planes in the market. Airbus will attempt to leverage some of its newer technology—much of which is still undergoing tests or under development—to create a new product for customers.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has moved closer to opening a new pedestrian bridge at Terminal C, which was opened in September 2022.

Boeing is reportedly seeking to withdraw its agreement to plead guilty in the criminal case related to the two deadly 737 MAX crashes a few years ago. The plane maker filed a formal guilty plea with the Department of Justice last year, but the deal was rejected by a US judge in December, sending Boeing back into discussion with the Justice Department.

Passengers traveling with American Airlines now have more ways than ever to purchase items from its buy-onboard menu, with loyalty points having become an accepted currency for such transactions last week. Now, members of the airline's AAdvantage loyalty program can save cash by parting with their miles in order to fill up on drinks and snacks, with the process of doing so being relatively easy.

A Horizon Air Embraer E175 regional jet landed at Boise Airport (BOI) with locked brakes, according to a report by KTVB. Despite the issue, the aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were reported.

With Miami being Avianca’s primary gateway to the United States, the carrier has opened a new lounge at Miami International Airport to serve its premium customers. This marks the beginning of the airline’s larger plans of opening additional lounges and offering other exclusive services this year.

A United Airlines Airbus A320 safely landed at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) after its engine reportedly ingested 15 small birds upon landing.

American Airlines has taken a big step in strengthening its long-haul fleet with the arrival of its first Airbus A321XLR with registration of N300NY, which was seen in full livery at Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in late March 2025.

On March 30, northern carriers will switch to summer schedules based on IATA slot seasons. Over 40 scheduled passenger airlines will operate between the US and Europe. While there is not much in it, examining every planned service using Cirium Diio data shows United Airlines has again replaced Delta Air Lines as the largest carrier.

Hawaii’s Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) will regain two routes this winter as American Airlines and Delta Air Lines plan to resume flights from Dallas and Salt Lake City, respectively. The airlines will deploy their widebody aircraft, offering passengers an enhanced onboard experience.

The Airbus A330-800 will always be an uncommon variant. Three airlines have just seven aircraft: Kuwait Airways (four), Uganda Airlines (two), and Air Greenland (one). It is among the world's least popular still-active equipment.

American Airlines is preparing for its long-haul international network for the winter season this year and has increased capacity for multiple routes. The airline has used various ways to add overall seats on routes, such as adding additional flights, changing the equipment to a larger plane, or by simply extending the season by a few more months.

WestJet has removed its planned flights from Calgary, Canada, to New York, the United States, despite announcing the route between Calgary and New York-LaGuardia in January.