AI to Drive the Biggest Changes in Aerospace Manufacturing Next Decade
In 2025 aerospace manufacturing is rapidly adopting AI, shifting toward hybrid automation: ~40% lights-out and ~60% human-reliant by…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Thai Airways to Eliminate First Class by 2027, Shifts to Three-Cabin
Thai Airways will fully retire First Class by 2027, standardizing to Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. A limited…
Joby to Jumpstart U.S. Operations Through White House eIPP
Joby joined the White House’s three-year eIPP on September 12, 2025, to test eVTOL passenger, cargo, and medical…
Southwest Evaluates Widebody and Narrowbody Intercontinental Options
In September 2025 Southwest began reviewing long-range narrowbody and possible widebody aircraft to start intercontinental service, targeting orders…
Eight New Transatlantic Routes From the US & Canada in 2026
Air Canada will launch Montréal–Palma de Mallorca (June 17, 2026) and Montréal–Catania (summer 2026) nonstop routes using the…
Southwest Eyes First Class, Lounges, and Europe Flights
Southwest is exploring first-class cabins, lounges and transatlantic flights while rolling out fees, Basic Economy and assigned seating…
Brazil Faces Major Disruptions as TAM Airlines Hits São Paulo, Rio
LATAM Brasil’s operations in early September 2025 produced 30+ cancellations and many delays on São Paulo–Rio routes, with…
British Airways Tightens Ban: Cabin Crews May Not Drink in Public
From mid‑2025 British Airways bans all public drinks in uniform except discreet water, citing brand image. Crew and…
Air China and China Eastern Cancellations Hit Shanghai, Guangzhou
Severe storms and Typhoon Tapah on September 11, 2025, led Air China and China Eastern to cancel dozens…