Lufthansa Unveils First A350-1000 in Centenary Livery
Lufthansa has debuted its first A350-1000 in a special centenary livery, marking the 700th Airbus delivery to the Lufthansa Group.
Jul 15, 20263 min
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AI illustrationEtihad Nears 10-Jet Boeing 787 Order for Farnborough 2026
Etihad Airways is set to order 10 Boeing 787 widebody jets at the Farnborough International Airshow to support its Journey 2030 fleet growth.
Jul 9, 20263 min
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Thai Airways Evaluates A350-1000, 777X for 2036 Flagship
Thai Airways is evaluating the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X to serve as its future flagship aircraft for long-haul routes starting in 2036.
Jul 7, 20264 min
Airlines
Lufthansa 777-9 Begins Cabin Testing Ahead of 2027 Delivery
Boeing completed a test flight of the first Lufthansa 777-9 with an outfitted Allegris cabin, advancing the aircraft toward 2027 certification.
Jul 5, 20264 min
Manufacturing
AerCap Delivers First GE-Powered 787-9 to Thai Airways
AerCap delivered a new GEnx-powered Boeing 787-9 to Thai Airways, advancing the carrier's fleet renewal as it prepares for its 45-aircraft order in 2027.
Jun 23, 20263 min
Airlines
Cathay Pacific Plans Fleet Expansion for Hong Kong Hub
Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lam plans further aircraft orders to leverage the new Hong Kong International Airport Three-Runway System capacity.
Jun 15, 20264 min
Airlines
Boeing 747 Retirement: The End of the Queen of the Skies
The Boeing 747 era concludes as airlines shift to twin-engine jets, driven by the final 2023 delivery and industry-wide efficiency mandates.
Jun 13, 20264 min
Manufacturing
American Airlines Issues RFP for New Widebody Aircraft
American Airlines has issued an RFP to Airbus and Boeing to modernize its long-haul fleet and address competitive gaps with Delta and United.
Jun 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Japan Airlines A350-1000 Replaces 777-300ER Fleet
Japan Airlines is deploying its 13 Airbus A350-1000s on international routes to modernize its fleet and achieve a 25% reduction in fuel burn.
Jun 11, 20264 min
Airlines
Boeing 777 Introduction: A New Era in Aviation History
On June 7, 1995, the Boeing 777 entered commercial service with United Airlines, setting a new standard for twin-engine long-haul operations.
Jun 6, 20263 min
Manufacturing
United Airlines Receives First iMTOW Boeing 787-9
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 with an Increased Maximum Takeoff Weight, boosting payload and range for long-haul routes.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Manufacturing
British Airways History: From Comet Jets to 777-9 Fleet
British Airways maintains a legacy of aviation firsts, from the 1952 Comet jet launch to modern fleet modernization efforts under parent company IAG.
May 28, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa 777-9 Production Aircraft Completes First Flight
Boeing has flown the first 777-9 production aircraft with a full cabin, marking a milestone for the long-delayed Lufthansa fleet modernization program.
May 26, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777X Delivery Delay: 2027 Target Confirmed
Boeing's 777X program faces a seven-year delay with first deliveries now set for 2027, forcing airlines to extend the service life of older aircraft.
May 23, 20263 min
Manufacturing
FAA Certifies Boeing 787 MTOW Upgrade for Extended Range
The FAA has certified an MTOW increase for the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, extending the 787-10's range by over 400 nautical miles for operators.
Mar 24, 20265 min
Regulatory
Boeing 777-9 Delays Intensify A350-1000 Widebody Rivalry
Boeing's 777-9 delivery delay to 2027 strengthens the market position of the Airbus A350-1000, intensifying competition in the long-haul sector.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777-9 Delays to 2027 Boost Airbus A350 Widebody Sales
Boeing's 777-9 delivery is delayed to 2027 due to certification issues, pushing major customers like Emirates towards the competing Airbus A350.
Mar 14, 20264 min
Manufacturing