Delta Sets Firm October 2026 Launch for Historic Atlanta–Riyadh A350 ServiceDelta Air Lines has officially locked in the launch date for its highly anticipated nonstop service to Saudi Arabia, marking a milestone as the first U.S. carrier to offer direct flights to the Kingdom's capital.
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Game Day: The Unseen Operation Behind College Sports TravelAt one of the largest Division I programs in the country, six-figure sports charters quietly keep game day moving. We went airside at the University of Illinois-Willard Airport to see who plans them, how aircraft and crews are positioned, and why a single schedule change can ripple through an entire airline. (aeroxplorer.com)
Coloring the Clouds: How ANA Turned Airplanes into ArtANA's long-running tradition of special liveries has transformed its fleet into a flying gallery of Japanese culture, featuring iconic partnerships with franchises like Pokémon, Star Wars, and Demon Slayer. We explore these liveries and the stories behind them. (aeroxplorer.com)
End of an Era: JetBlue's Farewell to the Embraer E190On September 9, 2025, after nearly two decades of service, JetBlue Airways brought an end to an era with the retirement of its Embraer E190 fleet. (aeroxplorer.com)
Cities in the Sky: The Future Built on eVTOL FlightImagine stepping out of your office, walking to a nearby rooftop, and moments later lifting off vertically into the sky — no airport lines, no traffic, just a silent hop across the city. This future is no longer science fiction; it's the foundation of what could be aviation's biggest innovation since the jet age. (aeroxplorer.com)
The Runway is Obsolete: Jekta Swiss is Resurrecting the Flying Boat for the 21st CenturyAeroXplorer sat down with George Alafinov, CEO & Co-founder of Jekta Swiss. In conversation, he discussed the company's unique value proposition and how he sees his aircraft revolutionizing the amphibious aircraft industry. (aeroxplorer.com)
Why Fast Price Estimation Has Become Critical for Brokers and ClientsIn today's private aviation market, speed is no longer a "nice to have." It's an expectation. Brokers, operators, and clients all work under tighter timelines, higher price sensitivity, and far less tolerance for vague answers. When someone asks, "How much will this flight cost?" they don’t want a rough guess tomorrow; they want a credible answer now. (aeroxplorer.com)
The Top 5 Longest Flights in the WorldTechnology continues to transform the way we live, work, and connect. Few industries embody this more than air travel, which has effectively shrunk the world in recent years. Journeys that would have once seemed impossible can now be completed in mere hours. Here's a look at the World's Top 5 flights, ranked by distance. (aeroxplorer.com)
