When Spirit Airlines Left Minneapolis, Fares Doubled: Now It's Everywhere
Spirit Airlines' shutdown is doubling fares in cities it once served, revealing the real cost of airline consolidation.
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The missing engine shop bottleneck delaying every new Airbus A three twenty neo and Boeing seven thirty-seven MAX rolling off the line
Engine test cell shortages are the hidden bottleneck delaying Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX deliveries through at least 2027.
After sixty years the Air Force is finally retiring the T-38 Talon
The Air Force is retiring the T-38 Talon after 60+ years, replacing it with the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk trainer.
Six military aircraft flying at the edge of space right now
Six military aircraft currently in service operate at service ceilings above 60,000 feet, pushing the limits of aerodynamics and human physiology.
Airbus subsidiary Satair finalizes acquisition of US parts giant Unical Aviation
Airbus subsidiary Satair has finalized its acquisition of US parts giant Unical Aviation and disassembly firm eCube, reshaping the global aftermarket parts market.
The Boeing triple seven X and the fuel burn math that matters at forty thousand feet
The Boeing 777X beats the 777-300ER not on range but on fuel burn, saving airlines over $8 million per airframe annually.
Premium economy in twenty thirty-five and the cabin class that's coming for business
Premium economy is set to reshape airline cabins by 2035, with wider seats, better dining, and smart technology that could absorb much of what business class offers today.
Air France-KLM and the rumored rebrand to The Blue Group
Air France-KLM may rebrand its holding company to The Blue Group, signaling deeper integration and a strategic shift in European aviation.
Frontier evacuation in Denver and the carry-on bag problem that could kill you
The Frontier Airlines Denver evacuation highlights a deadly pattern - passengers grabbing carry-on bags during emergencies despite crew instructions.
Heathrow blames Middle East conflict for five percent passenger drop
Heathrow Airport reported a five percent passenger drop in April, blaming the ongoing Middle East conflict for disrupting key long-haul routes.
CDC charters a quarantine flight to bring Americans home from a hantavirus cruise ship
The CDC is chartering a dedicated quarantine flight to repatriate Americans from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship using a reconfigured widebody aircraft.
Secret crew rest bunks and why long-haul pilots sleep on the job
Long-haul pilots sleep in hidden onboard bunks during flight - and aviation regulations require it for safety.
RAF Airdrop to Tristan da Cunha after Suspected Hantavirus Case
The RAF airdropped medical teams onto Tristan da Cunha, the world's most remote inhabited island, after a suspected hantavirus case.
Five aircraft that earned the trust of pilots from trainers to widebodies
These five aircraft earned pilot trust through decades of consistent performance, from the forgiving Piper Cherokee to the record-setting Boeing 777.
Delta Ground Crew Member Killed in Tug Accident at Orlando International
A Delta ground crew member was killed in a tug accident at Orlando International, highlighting persistent ramp safety gaps across the industry.
Singapore Airlines sets record with one hundred twenty-eight weekly flights to Europe
Singapore Airlines will operate 128 weekly flights to Europe in summer 2026, its largest-ever European schedule.
How airlines turned five inches of lost legroom into a billion-dollar upsell strategy
Airlines removed five inches of standard seat pitch over two decades, then repackaged that space as premium economy worth billions annually.
Boeing's first production seven seven nine takes flight as Lufthansa delivery nears
Boeing's first production 777-9 has completed its maiden flight from Paine Field, moving Lufthansa's launch delivery closer to reality.
Emirates unveils giant UAE flag livery on the Airbus A three eighty
Emirates reveals a bold UAE flag livery on an A380, signaling confidence in the superjumbo and the airline's hub-driven strategy.
Bucher completes galley refurbishment for Lufthansa's Airbus A three twenty fleet
Bucher Leichtbau completed a fleet-wide galley refurbishment for Lufthansa's entire Airbus A320 family, signaling a broader industry shift toward extending aircraft component life.