Disrupted Flight Paths Add Time, Avoid Iranian Skies

The global aviation landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation following the recent military strikes by American and Israeli forces, which have effectively closed Iranian airspace to commercial traffic. This new “dead zone” joins the existing four-year closure of Ukrainian airspace, Read More …

U.S. Airlines Find Growth Amid Wacky Policy Changes

The U.S. aviation industry is currently adapting to a landscape of consistent geopolitical and policy unpredictability, a shift that has become the “new normal” during the early stages of the current administration. While 2025 began with record-breaking financial forecasts, the Read More …

American Airlines Powering Future Fleet With CFM

American Airlines has confirmed that its upcoming deliveries of Airbus A321neo aircraft will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines. This decision reinforces a long-standing partnership between the airline and CFM International, which is a joint venture between GE Aerospace Read More …

Airlines Return To Caribbean Skies With Speed

Major US airlines are rapidly restoring and expanding flight schedules to the Caribbean following a temporary FAA airspace closure. The disruption, occurring during the busy post-holiday travel period on January 2 and 3, 2026, was linked to a US military Read More …

Philippine Airlines Elevating Travel Experience

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is making an exciting improvement to its Manila-Puerto Princesa domestic route starting Wednesday, December 17, with the introduction of the larger Airbus A330-300 aircraft. This positive operational shift is designed to significantly enhance the travel experience for Read More …

New Aircraft Backlogs Drive Industry Innovation

The global aviation sector is actively focusing on strategies to manage and mitigate the challenges presented by a historic backlog of new aircraft orders. Despite a significant backlog reaching 17,000 aircraft and associated costs projected to exceed $11 billion this Read More …

US Seeks Ban On Russian Airspace Flights

The US government is considering a proposal to ban Chinese airlines from operating flights to and from the United States if those flights utilize Russian airspace. This potential ban is being proposed by the Transportation Department (DOT) to address what Read More …

American Airlines, Partners Invest In A Sustainable Future

The oneworld Alliance, in an exciting move toward a greener future, has partnered with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) to launch a new investment fund dedicated to advancing and commercializing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technologies. This collaboration is a powerful step Read More …

Boeing’s Five 777-9 Jets Soar To Certification

The 777-9 team achieved a first for the fleet last week – testing with all five flight test airplanes – as the program works toward first delivery next year.  A team effort: “It requires a tremendous amount of effort from many Read More …