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Over 12 Hours & 5,700 Miles: The US’ 6 Longest Airbus A330-900neo Routes In 2026
Six routes, three carriers, and block times exceeding 12 hours. Here are the longest A330-900neo flights serving US airports in 2026.
Here's How Much The US Air Force's New F-47 Fighter Jet Actually Costs
The F-47 is slated to be the future of American air dominance. But how much will this new technology cost? Hint, it will exceed the F-22 per unit.
GE Backs Boeing 787 Dreamliner Production Increase By Boosting Engine Shipments By 30%
The GEnx-1B engine, powering 80% of the world's 787 fleet, becomes a critical component in Boeing's plan to increase 787 production rates.
How A Single Engine Choice Will Decide The Boeing 777-8F Vs. Airbus A350F War
The engine's capability is as important as the aircraft's capability when it comes to aircraft with a single-engine option.
Is A Boeing 777X Bigger Than An Airbus A380?
A closer look at the size and scale of the latest Triple-Seven.
What American Airlines Elites Lose When They Book Basic Economy In 2026
American Airlines elites used to book Basic Economy and keep all their benefits. Two rounds of changes in 2025 and 2026 ended that.
22 Hours Nonstop: Qantas A350-1000ULR To Make 10,500-Mile Test Flight To Melbourne
The ultra-long 22-hour journey from Toulouse will be the longest flight of the test campaign to date.
Airbus Closes In On 2 A330neo Deals Ahead Of Farnborough Airshow
Anticipation is already becoming orders before the show even starts.
The Forgotten Boeing 747 Variant That Invented The Silhouette Every Jumbo Copied After It
The 747-300 proved that later variants could shine.
7,206 Orders And Counting: The 737 MAX Just Became Boeing's Best-Selling Aircraft Ever
The major American planemaker has marked a major milestone.
Boeing Records 314 First-Half Deliveries, Its Strongest Since 2018
As Boeing celebrates its strongest first half since 2018, the manufacturer remains optimistic about gross aircraft orders and deliveries.
Lufthansa’s 1st A350-1000, 700th Airbus Jet Unveiled With Striking 100 Years Livery
Lufthansa's first A350-1000 has arrived with a special 100th anniversary livery, but how much paint does this livery use?
Why The US Is Worried About Canada & Europe's Aircraft Manufacturing Talks
The Saab Gripen is not integrated into NORAD, and its ability to fulfill Canadian NORAD requirements is questionable and opaque.
The 9 Countries Supplying Major Structural Components For The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Assembly Line
The Boeing 787 is assembled in the US, but its parts come from nine countries. Here is what each one builds.
'I'm Bored': Flight Trackers Catch Pilot Skywriting Message On 2-Hour Test Flight
The skillful act of a pilot, tracing 'I'm Bored' in the skies above Liverpool during a two-hour test flight, showcases creativity and talent.
After Rare London - LA Flight, Qantas’ A380 Fleet To Soon Return To Full Strength
Qantas hopes to restore its A380 fleet to full strength by next week.
Why The Boeing 777X's GE9X Engine Is The Most Expensive In Commercial Aviation History
The engine's unique complexity, performance, and monopoly on powering the 777X have led this engine to be eye-wateringly expensive.
Why Airbus Builds The A321XLR Wing In Britain & Assembles The Aircraft In Germany
The A321XLR is built across four countries. The reason has more to do with politics than engineering.
Why Might The World’s Best-Selling Passenger Widebody Aircraft Have Airbus Worried?
Why has the Boeing 787 sold more than the Airbus A350?
Why Boeing Is Still Producing The 767 Freighter More Than A Decade After The Passenger Variant Received Its Last Commercial Order
Once a staple of the passenger airline industry, the 767-300 actually remains in production as a cargo variant. Here is why it remains in production.