Tag: News
NEWS Feb 03, 2026 Air Cambodia Joins Boeing Family With Major Order For Up To 20 737 MAX Jets Announced At Singapore Airshow In a move that signals a bold new chapter for Cambodian aviation, Boeing and Air Cambodia officially unveiled a landmark agreement today, February 3, 2026, identifying the Southeast Asian carrier as the previously undisclosed customer for up to 20 of 737-8 MAX aircraft. Read More →
NEWS Feb 02, 2026 American Airlines Plans Full Widebody Free Wi-Fi Expansion After Internal Meeting Leak A leaked recording from a recent American Airlines employee meeting has revealed that the carrier intends to equip its entire widebody fleet with free high-speed Wi-Fi. As of February 2, 2026, the carrier is moving to close the gap on its long-haul international product, expanding the AT&T-sponsored service that debuted on domestic routes just last month. Read More →
NEWS Feb 02, 2026 United A321neo "Coastliner" Could Feature Lie-Flat Premium Seating In a move set to redefine the competitive "pavement wars" between New York and the West Coast, United Airlines has officially teased the arrival of its highly anticipated "Coastliner" service. As of February 2, 2026, the Chicago-based carrier is moving forward with a specialised sub-fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft designed specifically to capture the high-yield premium transcontinental market. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Feb 01, 2026 This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most From major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of January 25. Read More →
NEWS Jan 27, 2026 Southwest’s New Era Begins: Assigned Seating Now in Effect Every Southwest Airlines flight taking off across the globe will utilise assigned seating, marking the most significant operational shift in the carrier’s history. The move, first announced in 2024, aims to modernise the airline’s image and capture a larger "share of wallet" from travellers who previously shunned the carrier due to the uncertainty of its boarding process. Read More →
NEWS Jan 27, 2026 American Airlines Doubles Down on Premium Offerings to Offset Stormy 2026 Outlook American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) unveiled a complex financial tapestry today, January 27, 2026, reporting a staggering record for top-line growth that stands in stark contrast to its vulnerable bottom line. Read More →
NEWS Jan 27, 2026 High-Altitude Research Plane Makes Dramatic Belly Landing at Ellington Airport At approximately 11:30 a.m. local time, the NASA WB-57 Canberra, one of only three such vintage aircraft still in operation globally, encountered a critical landing gear failure while returning to base. Witnesses and dramatic cell phone footage captured the moment the aircraft touched down on Runway 17R-35L without its wheels deployed. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 11, 2026 This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most From major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of January 04. Read More →
NEWS Jan 08, 2026 British Airways Axes Hot Meals on Key Business Routes in New Cost-Cutting Drive British Airways (BA) has officially implemented a contentious new catering strategy for its Club Europe cabin. In what frequent flyers are labelling "Death by a Thousand Cuts," the flag carrier has removed its signature hot breakfast from eight of its most high-frequency routes Read More →
NEWS Jan 07, 2026 Alaska Airlines' Record-Breaking Boeing Order To Launch New Europe and Asia Routes In a move that signals a bold new era for the Pacific Northwest’s hometown carrier, Alaska Airlines has officially cemented its position as a global contender. On January 7, 2026, the airline announced the largest aircraft order in its 94-year history, securing a massive commitment with Boeing to fuel an aggressive international expansion. Read More →