American Airlines and JetBlue end talks on reviving Northeast Alliance
On April 28, 2025, American Airlines and JetBlue officially terminated their Northeast Alliance after a court’s antitrust ruling.…
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American Airlines expands Basic Economy cancellation policy to international trips
Starting April 28, 2025, American Airlines’ new policy lets travelers cancel international basic economy tickets for a travel…
FAA equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport disrupts flights
The April 28, 2025 FAA equipment outage at Newark caused 242 delays, 60 cancellations, and extensive airline disruption.…
Thai Airways and Kansas Modification Center to turn Boeing 777s into freighters
Thai Airways and Kansas Modification Center will convert Boeing 777s into cargo planes, creating 500+ jobs in Thailand.…
Boeing and NASA pause X-66A Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project
Boeing and NASA have paused the X-66A Sustainable Flight Demonstrator program, redirecting resources to thin-wing research. Although this…
US aviation industry raises alarm over tariffs on aircraft imports
US aviation faces rising costs and uncertainty from tariffs on aircraft imports. Airlines and manufacturers have joined forces,…
Air cargo charter flights from China to US canceled after trade policy shift
US tariffs up to 145% and the end of de minimis rules caused a 50% drop in Chinese…
A330 MRTT reaches world-first in automatic air-to-air refueling at night
Airbus’s A330 MRTT automatic air-to-air refueling is nearing night certification after 2024 tests with over 500 safe contacts.…
Middle East sees rapid growth driven by low-cost carriers like flynas
Middle East aviation is rapidly expanding, especially through low-cost carriers like flynas. Investments in airports and technology drive…