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American Airlines has more flights that touch the Caribbean than any other carrier. Cirium Diio data shows it has one in 10 of the region's services. This increases to nearly one in four (23%) for all US-Caribbean flights. Together with the oneworld member's strong network to Mexico and Canada, this is why it is the US's leading short-haul international operator. It now serves 43 Caribbean airports.

Cathay Pacific has filed a stable schedule for its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft equipped with the Aria business class suites, which the airline introduced into service in October 2024.

Competition at Seattle Paine Field International Airport in Everett, Washington (PAE) is set to intensify in the coming months. Alaska Airlines dominates the airport, but Frontier will soon add new flights to some routes out of PAE. Alaska has now increased frequencies on two of the routes that Frontier is set to begin service on.

In a shocking move inviting inquiry, US President Donald Trump ordered the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, to relieve of duty the most senior uniformed military advisor to the United States Government in the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs who until recently was United States Air Force General Charles Q. “CQ” Brown Jr. Although General Brown, Jr. is an American hero in his own right, with a distinguished service record including instructing at the F-16 Weapons School and command positions – Commander-in-Chief Donald Trump has a right to select his own top general as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who will carry out his vision. We examine the historically remarkable and unique career path of the likely next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

As part of its effort to strengthen the safety culture within the organization, Boeing has announced Don Ruhmann as the company’s new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer. He comes with extensive experience with Boeing, holding various critical roles for big projects, such as the 777 and 787 programs.

Usually, when startups form in the airline industry, they take shape as low-cost carriers designed to offer competitive fares compared to their full-service rivals. These ambitious carriers tend to order small, narrowbody aircraft to operate short and medium-haul trips. This combination has proven to be a successful combination for some of the world's largest and most successful airline industry disruptors.

Air carrier JSXwill be relocating at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, California. The public charter jet service, known for offering an elevated and hassle-free experience to customers, will move to different facilities across the airport. As SNA continues to conduct construction work on some of its infrastructure, the carrier enjoys enhanced capabilities and facilities at its new home.

Delta Air Lines has unveiled a stunning new Centennial Livery as part of an eye-catching and historic celebration of its 100-year history. The special Airbus A321neo, registered as N589DT, was first revealed at a grand event during Delta's Centennial Gala held on March 15.

Airlines for America (A4A) has once again called for the removal of a passenger cap at Dublin Airport (DUB). According to a report by the Irish Independent, the lobby group representing US airlines warned that the cap could cause "irreparable damage" to both Ireland's economy and US carriers.

Asiana Airlines has scheduled Airbus A380-operated flights from Seoul, South Korea, to New York, the United States, between May and September.

A UK passenger was charged for verbally abusing airline staff and damaging a jet bridge at Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) after losing his phone, according to a report by The Straits Times.

Air Canada, has reduced flights to the U.S., including Florida, in response to lower demand caused by ongoing trade conflicts initiated by the United States.

Central Asian airline group Air Astana has successfully navigated its first year as a public company by increasing revenue by 12.4%, operating profit by 14.9%, and passengers to nine million, an 11.2% increase compared to 2023. This sustained growth was driven by adding ten Airbus aircraft, five of which operate at Air Astana and five at the group's low-cost carrier, FlyArystan.

Airbus is getting into the amphibious firefighting manufacturing business with moving forward with partnering with HYNAERO on the Fregate-F100 turboprop firefighter. For Airbus, it’s filling a space in the range of aerial firefighting aircraft Airbus offers.

Labor contracts are a notoriously tense and difficult challenge to settle for airlines and their respective labor groups. In the past several years, airlines across America have signed major contracts that have given pilots, flight attendants, and ground staff improved benefits and compensation for their labor. Contracts are important, playing a major role in dictating company morale and financial performance.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday that it is enforcing permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C. This announcement came after a deadly midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines Flight 5342 in January.

Delta Air Lines will end its service between Los Angeles and Tahiti after June 7, 2025, according to Aeroroutes. The airline has officially closed all reservations for flights beyond this date, signaling that the seasonal route will not return as previously planned for the winter of 2025/26.

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) stated that the lost wheel of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Flight PK-306 had been found near the isolated parking space at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistani English-language newspaper Dawn reported.

Air Canada was forced to apologize after the map on some of the airline's narrowbody aircraft erased Israel. The live flight tracker, featured on Air Canada's seat-back entertainment system, reportedly excluded the country name from its map, causing controversy and outcry from some of the carrier's passengers. Air Canada and its map provider responded swiftly to the complaints, and the issue has since been resolved.

A United Airlines passenger was caught on video punching a gate agent at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). As a result, United Airlines has banned the individual and placed him on the no-fly list, according to a report by WUSA.