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By today's standards, the 737's cabin is rather narrow, and while the A320 is wider, it is far from the widest in its class.
A recent US-Mexico agreement could address concerns that influenced the DOT's decision to rescind the airlines' immunity from antitrust laws. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is not backing down from its move to scuttle the Delta-Aeromexico joint venture despite US and Mexican officials recently reaching a deal that could address broader US concerns about…
Iberia launches a new long-haul route with the A321XLR, marking a return to Canada after 30 years of absence.
The AFA-CWA cited "seriously delayed bargaining" and "outrageously low economic proposals" from the airline's management.
QANTAS Airways has unveiled the next evolution in the cabin design for Project Sunrise, which will launch with the world's first non-stop services between Sydney and London from October 2027. The first Airbus A350-1000ULR has been configured with just 238 seats, the lowest seat density of any A350 around the world, giving every customer more space on […]
Qatar Airways has restored 85% of its network while Emirates is selling "conflict-related" travel insurance. Qatar Airways has reached its goal of restoring 85% of its pre-Iran war network and has appointed new chief operating and customer officers to drive growth, while fellow Gulf carrier Emirates Airline is offering for sale a "conflict-related" travel insurance…
Ten routes have already been launched this month, with two more launching today and the remaining three in the coming days.
It is official. One of the last meaningful routes in the world that required a connection due to distance will be getting nonstop service starting in October 2027. Qantas has announced that is when the Sydney – London flight will begin on the Airbus A350-1000ULR. Tickets go on sale in February. This will mark the...
Rising fuel prices have put the aviation industry in a state of panic. Many cancelled flights and a bleak outlook. Are baggage fees the savior?
ProMedia Group further strengthens its position in the travel, business travel and aviation sectors. The acquisition aligns with ProMedia's strategy to build a leading position in aviation and travel media. Earlier this year, the group significantly expanded its international aviation portfolio through the acquisition of FlightGlobal, one of the world's largest and most influential journalistic…
The Airbus A380 superjumbo is the world's only full double-deck commercial jet and has a maximum takeoff weight or MTOW far exceeding any other aircraft in existence. It is optionally powered by four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines or four Engine Alliance GP7200 engines (built by a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney). So in this video, we take a look at the Rolls-Royce Trent 900, why it became one of the most powerful commercial jet engines ever produced, how it helped shape the Airbus A380, and how Rolls-Royce is now working on an even more ambitious engine family that could transform both widebody and narrowbody aviation in the decades ahead.
Textron Aviation-organized event will bring athletes to Minnesota's Twin Cities.
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