The FAA is expected to issue a type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 within days, completing a multi-year certification process under unprecedented regulatory scrutiny.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warned that smaller European airlines without adequate fuel hedging may not survive the coming winter amid sustained elevated fuel costs.
Southwest Airlines is opening its first airport lounges at four locations, marking a fundamental shift away from the egalitarian model that defined the carrier for decades.
The Airbus A220 transformed from Bombardier's near-bankrupt CSeries into the aircraft redefining thin-route economics on six continents - with Boeing holding no direct competitor.
Southwest Airlines is cutting seven routes from a major Midwest hub as part of a broader restructuring that signals a fundamental shift in the carrier's identity and network strategy.
Six airlines are leading a genuine reinvention of premium economy in 2026, turning the middle cabin into a serious product backed by real engineering investment.
Airlines are flying longer routes due to airspace closures, conflict zones, and turbulence, adding hours and thousands of dollars in fuel costs per flight.