INFORMATIONALSep 01, 2026The Gulf Carriers' Next Move: Emirates, Qatar Airways and EtihadEmirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad are chasing the same prize global connecting traffic - through three completely different strategies on fleet, product, and partnerships. Here's how each is betting on Boeing's delivery delays differently, and where their approaches are converging and diverging.Read More →
NEWSAug 25, 2026SWISS Boeing 777 Diverts to Azores Following Unidentified Cabin Odor Mid-FlightA SWISS Boeing 777-300ER bound for Miami declared an emergency and diverted to Lajes Airport in the Azores after crew detected a strong cabin odor.Read More →
NEWSAug 08, 2026Boeing's 777X Headache Just Got Worse: Lufthansa Says No ThanksLufthansa has refused to accept the earliest built Boeing 777-9 jets, following Emirates in rejecting the aging airframes amid ongoing certification delays.Read More →
NEWSJul 26, 2026RAF Typhoons Scramble to Intercept Qatar Airways Boeing 777 Over England After Flight Causes Concern for UK AuthoritiesRAF Typhoon jets scrambled to intercept a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 near Manchester after the aircraft failed to respond to air traffic control.Read More →
NEWSJul 20, 2026Boeing Dismantles Emirates-Bound 777X to Avoid Costly Rework Boeing has scrapped an Emirates-bound 777X aircraft rather than absorb the substantial rework costs required to prepare it for delivery.Read More →
NEWSJul 14, 2026Emirates Completes 100th Widebody Cabin Retrofit in $5 Billion Overhaul, Adding Premium Economy FleetwideEmirates has refurbished 100 widebody aircraft under its $5 billion retrofit program, installing Premium Economy seats and upgrading cabins across its fleet.Read More →
NEWSJul 08, 2026Boeing Quietly Boosts 777X Range in Major Specification UpdateBoeing has increased the advertised range of its upcoming 777X family, giving airlines more flexibility on long-haul routes worldwide.Read More →
NEWSJun 29, 2026No Bunks, No Problem: British Airways Lets Crew Rest in First ClassBritish Airways has revised its policy to allow cabin crew to rest in empty First Class seats during long-haul flights, replacing older protocols.Read More →
NEWSJun 24, 2026Boeing To Send Its First Production 777-9 on 11-Hour Test FlightBoeing's first production 777-9, destined for Lufthansa, will fly an 11-hour route toward the North Pole as part of certification testing.Read More →
NEWSJun 22, 2026United Airlines Brings Starlink Wi-Fi to Transatlantic FlightsUnited Airlines launches Starlink Wi-Fi on its widebody aircraft, bringing free high-speed internet to transatlantic passengers ahead of schedule.Read More →
