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NEWS Jan 02, 2026 Thai Airways Welcomes First Airbus A321neo Thai Airways International (THAI) has officially ushered in a new chapter for its regional operations with the delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, registered as HS-TOA and christened with the royal name "Bowonrangsi," touched down at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) following a delivery flight from Hamburg via Dubai in late December 2025. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 01, 2026 Final Delivery Tally and OEM Tracker As the curtain falls on 2025, the global aerospace manufacturing sector has navigated a year defined by aggressive production ramps, persistent supply chain "choke points," and a significant shift in the competitive duopoly. While Airbus once again secured the top spot for total deliveries, Boeing closed the year with a resurgent order book and a stabilised production line that signalled the end of its multi-year "bridge" phase. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 24, 2025 IndiGo Unveils Delhi–London Expansion and First A321XLR Launch IndiGo, India’s largest carrier, has officially unveiled its roadmap for a transformative 2026, marking its definitive entry into the long-haul arena. In a series of landmark announcements today, December 24, 2025, the airline confirmed it will launch direct flights between Delhi (DEL) and London Heathrow (LHR) starting February 2, 2026, utilising wide-body aircraft. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 19, 2025 Air Canada Rouge to Launch Boeing 737 MAX 8 Operations Air Canada has officially confirmed a strategic shift for its leisure subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, announcing that Boeing 737-8 (MAX 8) operations are slated to begin in late Q1 2026. The move marks the beginning of an ambitious year-long transition that will see Rouge evolve into an all-Boeing 737 operator. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 15, 2025 Frontier Airlines Wraps Up 2025 with Major International Expansion from Atlanta Frontier Airlines, an Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier (ULCC), is launching six new nonstop routes from ATL this month. Read More →
ROUTES Oct 30, 2025 Delta to Launch Nonstop Flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Delta Air Lines is breaking new ground with a non-stop Atlanta (ATL) to Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia route, operations of which will commence in October 2026. The move is Delta's foray into the Middle East and banks on Saudi Arabia's growing travel and tourism ambitions. Read More →
NEWS Oct 15, 2025 Air Canada Expands Network Amid First A321XLR Arrival Air Canada’s intercontinental map is about to undergo a massive overhaul; the carrier is set to receive the first of 30 Airbus A321XLR(extra-long range) aircraft, set to arrive in the first quarter of 2026. Up to ten additional A321XLRs will join the airline's fleet by the end of 2026. Read More →
NEWS Feb 06, 2025 Seattle Plane Strike 2025: Japan Airlines and Delta Collision Raises Safety Concerns Seattle-Tacoma International Airport saw a concerning incident on Wednesday morning when a Japan Airlines (JAL) plane clipped a parked Delta Air Lines jet while taxiing. Thankfully, no one was injured, but passengers described the collision as a frightening experience. Read More →
NEWS Nov 14, 2024 American Airlines and JetBlue Hint at New Partnership Despite Court Loss The previous Northeast Alliance (NEA) was created by American and JetBlue to better compete against rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in the critical New York City and Boston markets. Read More →
NEWS Oct 28, 2024 LATAM Orders 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Expects 52 Dreamliners by 2030 LATAM has ordered an additional 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to bolster its fleet. Learn more about the airline's aspirations in the next few years and more information on Boeing's unfilled orders. Read More →