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(N553UW) American Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Julian Waller
12/06/2024 - Photo of American Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Julian Waller. This photo has 9817 views.
(N659AW) American Airlines Airbus A320 by Jack Jarzynka
10/26/2024 - Photo of American Airlines Airbus A320 by Jack Jarzynka. This photo has 9432 views.
(N647AW) American Airlines Airbus A320 by Luis Emilio Kieffer
11/30/2024 - Photo of American Airlines Airbus A320 by Luis Emilio Kieffer. This photo has 9188 views.
(B-HLQ) Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 by Thomas Tse
07/28/2024 - Photo of Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 by Thomas Tse. This photo has 9090 views.
(HB-JMC) Edelweiss Air Airbus A340-300 by Dalton Hoch
09/06/2024 - Photo of Edelweiss Air Airbus A340-300 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 9058 views.
(HB-JDG) Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A320NEO by Dalton Hoch
09/08/2024 - Photo of Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A320NEO by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 9043 views.
(B-HLW) Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 at SIN by Shmelev Panteley
08/21/2020 - $14.00 | 9028 views
(OY-CAS) Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320 by Aner Zarate
10/19/2024 - Photo of Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320 by Aner Zarate. This photo has 9028 views.
(A7-ALZ) Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 at SIN by Shmelev Panteley
08/21/2020 - $18.00 Qatar airways 350 in the oneworld livery. | 9027 views
(ZK-NNC) Air New Zealand Airbus A321NEO by William Pierre
10/19/2024 - Photo of Air New Zealand Airbus A321NEO by William Pierre. This photo has 9027 views.
(EI-HPA) ITA Airways Airbus A330-900 by Jorja Lauzon
08/20/2024 - Photo of ITA Airways Airbus A330-900 by Jorja Lauzon. This photo has 8948 views.
(N796JB) JetBlue Airways Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci
09/29/2024 - Photo of JetBlue Airways Airbus A320 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8902 views.
(N252NV) Allegiant Air Airbus A320 by Dalton Hoch
09/06/2024 - Photo of Allegiant Air Airbus A320 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8824 views.
(N503VL) Volaris Airbus A319 by Luis Emilio Kieffer
07/16/2024 - Photo of Volaris Airbus A319 by Luis Emilio Kieffer. This photo has 8809 views.
(CS-TOP) TAP Air Portugal Airbus A330-200 by rafi g
06/25/2024 - Photo of TAP Air Portugal Airbus A330-200 by rafi g. This photo has 8807 views.
(EC-NBA) Vueling Airbus A320NEO by sebastien gigot
12/10/2024 - Photo of Vueling Airbus A320NEO by sebastien gigot. This photo has 8807 views.
(N633JB) JetBlue Airways Airbus A320 at PDX by Jasper Kringen
10/04/2020 - $14.00 | 8805 views
(N715FR) Frontier Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Brandon McLeish
09/08/2024 - Photo of Frontier Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Brandon McLeish. This photo has 8805 views.
(54+17) Germany - Air Force Airbus A400M-180 Atlas by Collin Smits
02/01/2024 - Photo of Germany - Air Force Airbus A400M-180 Atlas by Collin Smits. This photo has 8797 views.
(B-30AT) Qingdao Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Thomas Tse
08/20/2024 - Photo of Qingdao Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Thomas Tse. This photo has 8789 views.
(A6-XWE) Etihad Airways Airbus A350-1000 by Nathaniel Banzuzi
10/28/2024 - Photo of Etihad Airways Airbus A350-1000 by Nathaniel Banzuzi. This photo has 8787 views.
(N272NV) Allegiant Air Airbus A320 by Dalton Hoch
09/06/2024 - Photo of Allegiant Air Airbus A320 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8779 views.
() Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Diego Perez
04/19/2020 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 by Diego Perez. This photo has 87751 views.
(F-HPUJ) FrenchBlue Airbus A330-300 at ORY by Tony Bordelais
08/24/2020 - $16.00 Taken at the time before the airline was renamed as FrenchBee and before the aircraft was transferred to the sister airline Air Caraïbes | 8775 views
(N380FR) Frontier Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Mitchell Roetting
07/21/2024 - Photo of Frontier Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Mitchell Roetting. This photo has 8775 views.
(N302NV) Allegiant Airlines Airbus A319 by Dalton Hoch
09/06/2024 - Photo of Allegiant Airlines Airbus A319 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8774 views.
(N986NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dalton Hoch
09/06/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8771 views.
(F-HTYI) Air France Airbus A350-900 by Richard Rafalski
07/29/2024 - Photo of Air France Airbus A350-900 by Richard Rafalski. This photo has 8771 views.
(9V-SHE) Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900ULR at SIN by Panteley Shmelev
09/20/2020 - $19.00 | 8768 views
(B-LCR) Hong Kong Express Airbus A320NEO by Thomas Tse
07/28/2024 - Photo of Hong Kong Express Airbus A320NEO by Thomas Tse. This photo has 8768 views.
(N380FR) Frontier Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Mitchell Roetting
07/27/2024 - Photo of Frontier Airlines Airbus A320NEO by Mitchell Roetting. This photo has 8759 views.
(F-OONE) Air Caraibes Airbus A330-300 at ORY by Tony Bordelais
08/23/2020 - $18.00 | 8757 views
(OH-LWI) Finnair Airbus A350-900 by Aner Zarate
10/19/2024 - Photo of Finnair Airbus A350-900 by Aner Zarate. This photo has 8757 views.
(A7-ANR) Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 by Harrison Bacci
10/07/2024 - Photo of Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8752 views.
(SX-DVI) Aegean Airlines Airbus A320 by Dalton Hoch
09/04/2024 - Photo of Aegean Airlines Airbus A320 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8750 views.
(HB-JPC) Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A321NEO by Dalton Hoch
09/04/2024 - Photo of Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A321NEO by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8746 views.
(N705NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Richard Rafalski
07/16/2024 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Richard Rafalski. This photo has 8745 views.
(OH-LZI) Finnair Airbus A321-200 by Dalton Hoch
09/08/2024 - Photo of Finnair Airbus A321-200 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8744 views.
(N227BZ) Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300 by Richard Rafalski
07/31/2024 - Photo of Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300 by Richard Rafalski. This photo has 8743 views.
(C-FPDN) Air Canada Airbus A320 at YVR by Gabriel Shepherd
08/21/2020 - $10.00 | 8736 views
(N245NV) Allegiant Air Airbus A320 by Dylan Kappel
09/04/2024 - Photo of Allegiant Air Airbus A320 by Dylan Kappel. This photo has 8736 views.
(D-AIZR) Eurowings Airbus A320 at LHR by Jake Angell
09/14/2020 - $9.00 Seen Here On Short Finals For 27R | 8732 views
(N537DT) Delta Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Harrison Bacci
07/28/2024 - Photo of Delta Airlines Airbus A321NEO by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8732 views.
(A7-APA ) Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 at CDG by Tony Bordelais
08/23/2020 - $20.00 Qatar Airbus A380 taxiing at CDG airport | 8730 views
(EI-DUZ) Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 by Dalton Hoch
10/04/2024 - Photo of Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8730 views.
(OE-LSO) easyJet Europe Airbus A320-251N by Collin Smits
05/30/2024 - Photo of easyJet Europe Airbus A320-251N by Collin Smits. This photo has 8730 views.
(F-HLVL) LEVEL Airbus A330-200 at ORY by Tony Bordelais
08/24/2020 - $18.00 | 8717 views
(G-VNVR) Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 by Dalton Hoch
09/06/2024 - Photo of Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8717 views.
(N574DZ) Delta Airlines Airbus A350-900 by Mitchell Roetting
09/04/2024 - Photo of Delta Airlines Airbus A350-900 by Mitchell Roetting. This photo has 8708 views.
(G-VJAM) Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 at LAX by Belenie Nava
08/22/2020 - $14.00 | 8707 views
(N3113J) JetBlue Airways Airbus A220-300 by Julian Waller
09/04/2024 - Photo of JetBlue Airways Airbus A220-300 by Julian Waller. This photo has 8707 views.
(D-AGWU) Eurowings Airbus A319 by Dalton Hoch
09/04/2024 - Photo of Eurowings Airbus A319 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8701 views.
(9M-TLA) Teleport Airbus A321-200F by Thomas Tse
01/23/2024 - Photo of Teleport Airbus A321-200F by Thomas Tse. This photo has 8698 views.
(D-AIGP) Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 by Luis Emilio Kieffer
02/06/2025 - Photo of Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 by Luis Emilio Kieffer. This photo has 8690 views.
(N665NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Luis Emilio Kieffer
02/04/2025 - Photo of Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 by Luis Emilio Kieffer. This photo has 8687 views.
(LX-TCB) Global Jet Luxembourg Airbus A319-153N(CJ) by Dalton Hoch
07/20/2023 - Photo of Global Jet Luxembourg Airbus A319-153N(CJ) by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8679 views.
(C-FGQH) Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321-200 by Nathan Francois
06/22/2024 - Photo of Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321-200 by Nathan Francois. This photo has 8677 views.
(N679NK) Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 at FLL by Matthew Hefferon
12/23/2020 - $13.00 | 8673 views
(F-UJCL) French Air Force Airbus A330-200MRTT by Blazer
12/06/2024 - Photo of French Air Force Airbus A330-200MRTT by Blazer . This photo has 8673 views.
(9K-APD) Kuwait Airways Airbus A330-200 at LHR by Jake Angell
09/14/2020 - $9.00 | 8669 views
(N221BZ) Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300 by Richard Rafalski
07/13/2024 - Photo of Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300 by Richard Rafalski. This photo has 8669 views.
(CS-TNN) TAP Air Portugal Airbus A320 by rafi g
06/25/2024 - Photo of TAP Air Portugal Airbus A320 by rafi g. This photo has 8663 views.
(A6-APB) Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 at LHR by Thomas Fandy
11/17/2020 - $9.00 | 8659 views
(N458UA) United Airlines Airbus A320-200 by Mitchell Roetting
10/28/2024 - Photo of United Airlines Airbus A320-200 by Mitchell Roetting. This photo has 8659 views.
Lufthansa To Bring Back A380 On U.S. Routes
03/25/2023 - (Adam Schupak) Lufthansa has officially announced that it will be bringing back its Airbus A380s. Its first post-pandemic routes? The East Coast. Due to higher-than-expected demand, Lufthansa is set to expand service from its Munich hub using the biggest passenger plane in its armory.
Global Crossing Airlines Announces Three-Year Summer Wet Lease Program with TUI Netherlands
04/10/2023 - (Bhavya Velani) Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has revealed that it will enter into a three-year program for a summer wet lease with TUI Netherlands. It will involve GlobalX providing two Airbus A320 aircraft and trained crews for peak season flying.
Airbus and China Sign Next Phase of Partnership
04/10/2023 - (Adnan Shaheed) Airbus and China have recently signed an agreement of partnership. This agreement aims to set up a second Final Assembly Line in Tianjin, China, and increase the use of SAFs for a more sustainable future.
The Boeing 747 Routes and Retirement Plans
12/24/2019 - (Peter Lam) It is the Boeing 747. We all know it as the Queen of the Skies. Even though it is very popular and several airlines throughout the world are still flying it, there are many cons to operating it. In the aviation world today, airlines prefer more fuel efficient and cost efficient aircraft. Therefore, most 747s are on the way out of airlines' fleets and are being replaced by other aircraft, such as Boeing's 787 and Airbus's A350.
The World's Longest Domestic Flight: 21 Hours on an Airbus A350
04/04/2024 - (Daniel Ren) Although it does not operate as a nonstop flight, Air France’s direct Paris to Papeete service clocks in at around 21 to 22 hours, with a stop in Los Angeles. It is one of the many airlines that operates the second leg of the journey from Los Angeles to Papeete.
Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 Suffers Engine Failure Following Takeoff From BWI Airport
10/01/2022 - (Edwin Sims) A spirit airlines aircraft departed from BWI en route to Orlando but had to turn back around due to engine issues.
Emirates Launches A380 Service to Bali
03/28/2023 - (George Mwangi) Two of the world's most popular tourist destinations will now be connected through an Airbus A380 service. The direct flight between Dubai and Bali with Emirates will start on June 1 and replace a Boeing 777 service.
UK-Based Global Airlines Acquires its First A380
05/30/2023 - (Ejaaz Cadinouche) Emerging United Kingdom-based Global Airlines has recently announced its acquisition of the Airbus A380 from Doric Aviation to begin its operations. This is the first time in eight years that the aircraft type has been taken on by a new operator.
Virgin Atlantic Inaugurates its First Airbus A330neo
10/31/2022 - (Adam Schupak) Virgin Atlantic's first-ever A330-900neo operated its inaugural flight from London Heathrow to Boston last week. Flight VS 11 departed London Heathrow at 17:47 and headed across the Atlantic for a 6-hour and 30-minute flight before landing in Boston one hour early at 19:24 local time.
Hiring in Aviation is Back on the Rise
09/05/2022 - (Willis V. Henderson) The impacts of COVID-19 on the aviation industry cannot be understated. A previous report from 2020 noted how despite being one of the largest aircraft manufacturers, Airbus still cut around 15,000 jobs during the pandemic. The company claimed to not expect air traffic to recover to pre-pandemic levels before 2023, and potentially as late as 2025. Now in 2022, an in-depth analysis shows a slow return to normalcy, and hiring in aviation is expected to climb as the pandemic wanes.
What Happened to This Saudi Prince's A380 Private Jet?
11/01/2023 - (George Mwangi) In 2007, Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal ordered an Airbus A380 for $310 million in the world's first private jet order for the aircraft. Despite years of speculation, this order never came to fruition. Owning a private A380, already an ambitious goal, was unrealistic due to Prince Alwaleed's proposed design.
Azerbaijan Airlines Orders 12 Airbus A320NEO Aircraft
04/07/2023 - (Bhavya Velani) Azerbaijan Airlines, the national airline of Azerbaijan, has signed a firm contract with Airbus to acquire 12 aircraft from the A320neo Family, which includes both A320neo and A321neo models. The signing ceremony took place in Baku.
Icelandair to Replace Boeing 757 Fleet with up to 25 Airbus A321XLR Aircraft
04/07/2023 - (Bhavya Velani) Icelandair and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, along with purchase rights for an additional 12 planes. The deliveries of these planes are expected to start in 2029.
Korean Air to Use Airbus A380 on Flights to Hong Kong
07/10/2023 - (George Mwangi) Korean Air plans to use the Airbus A380 on its service from Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) starting in October. Korean Air's future schedule reveals that the airline plans to operate 28 direct A380 flights between the two destinations.
VietJet Purchases 20 Airbus A330neos at Singapore Airshow in First-Ever Widebody Order
02/23/2024 - (Edward Carr) VietJet and Airbus have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to purchase 20 A330-900neos. The announcement was made on February 22 at a signing ceremony at the Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aerospace event. The new aircraft will replace the current fleet of leased A330-300s, with the deal being VietJet's first-ever purchase of wide-body aircraft.
The Deadly Crash of the First-Ever Commercial A320 Flight
04/10/2024 - (Sanghyun Kim) Air France flight AF296Q was a chartered demonstration flight for the then brand-new Airbus A320. However, things did not go as planned on the day of the flight. The captain's perspective differs from the official report on how the aircraft crashed that day.
First Class Experience: Onboard Delta's Airbus A220
01/19/2022 - (Jack Turner) Delta's a220 is one of the best planes out there and this article provides a glimpse into what makes the experience so great. No matter which class you fly in, the a220 is unbeatable.
The Worst Plane Crash That Never Happened: Air Canada 759
01/25/2024 - (Adnan Shaheed) On July 7, 2017, Air Canada Flight 759, an Airbus A320, was on the verge of a catastrophic incident at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The flight, which originated from Toronto Pearson International Airport, experienced a critical misalignment during its approach, leading to regulatory reforms and changes in airline procedures.
Is the Airbus A380 the World's Safest Plane?
04/18/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) In the nearly two decades of A380 operations, the superjumbo has never suffered a fatal accident. Why is this and does that make it the world's safest aircraft?
Virgin Atlantic Reveals Stunning New A330neo Cabin
07/12/2022 - (Davis Turner) On Tuesday, Virgin Atlantic revealed its newest cabin product on its Airbus A330neo, featuring a revamped social space, the most spacious suite in Virgin Atlantic's history—The Retreat Suite—and various added touches to Upper Class and the Premium and Economy cabins.
The Challenges With Pratt & Whitney's PW1100g Engines
06/01/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) Pratt & Whitney, a Canidian Engine manufacturer company has resulted in challenges for the Airbus A320 Neo family powered by their GTF (Geared Turbofan engines). Pratt & Whitney has been going through a rough patch in recent years. Many of the manufacturer's recent woes have been attributed to issues involving its PW1100G engines.
100th Worldwide A330neo Delivered to Condor
04/12/2023 - (Gabriel Kramp) This event marks a significant milestone for the aircraft type, the first of which was delivered in 2018 to launch customer TAP Air Portugal. Airbus reports that 22 airlines currently operate the A330neo family, which comprises the A330-800neo and -900neo.
The Story of the Forgotten Emirates A340 Fleet
05/22/2024 - (Gabriel Kramp) The Airbus A340 is a long-range, wide-body passenger airliner that was developed and produced by Airbus. In the mid-1970s, Airbus developed the A340 quadjet. The A340-300 took its maiden flight on 25 October 1991. It was certified along with the A340-200 on 22 December 1992 and both versions entered service in March 1993 with launch customers Lufthansa and Air France. The larger A340-500/600 were launched on 8 December 1997; the A340-600 flew for the first time on 23 April 2001 and entered service on 1 August 2002.
The Obscure A340-200 and How to Fly On It
12/30/2023 - (Hadi Ahmad) The Airbus A340 is arguably one of the most recognizable aircraft in the skies. Its triple-bogey landing gear and four engines give the aircraft family unique characteristics. However, the first A340s entered service at approximately the same time as more fuel-efficient, twin-jet widebody aircraft. As a result, only 380 A340s were built in total. Only 28 of those are A340-200s, and only two of those remain in semi-regular passenger service.
Airbus Issues Urgent Safety Directive After Discovery of Solar Radiation Data Corruption Risk in A320 Family
11/28/2025 - (Daniel Mena) Airbus has called for immediate precautionary action across all global operators of A320 Family aircraft following the discovery of a rare but critical vulnerability linked to intense solar radiation.
Delta's New A320neos Will Have an Improved First Class
02/23/2020 - (Daniel Mena) Delta has orders for 100 of Airbus's new A320neos. They plan to sport them with seats that more closely resemble their international hard product, Delta One.
Emirates A380 Makes Emergency Return to London Heathrow After New Year’s Eve Gear Failure
01/01/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) A high-capacity Emirates Airbus A380-800 was forced to make a precautionary return to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on the afternoon of December 31, 2025, after encountering a technical malfunction with its landing gear system shortly after departure.
A Deeper Look at ITA Airways' Airbus Fleet and New Ownership
02/15/2024 - (Sean Kim) In October 2021, ITA Airways became Italy's new flag carrier after Alitalia sold its entire operation to the airline. ITA has introduced new ownership and a new fleet of Airbus aircraft over the past two years.
Why Don't US Airlines Fly the A380?
11/16/2023 - (Hadi Ahmad) The Airbus A380 is an aircraft that needs no introduction and cannot be mistaken. Yet in spite of the aircraft's prestige, it has never been ordered by any U.S.-based airline. So why is it that despite the United States having the world's second-largest aviation market, no airline based in the country has ever operated the Airbus A380?
Airbus' ZEROe Program: The Race to Hydrogen-Powered Flight by 2035
04/09/2024 - (Franco Grobler) The aviation industry's impact on the environment is undeniable. While it connects people and cultures across the globe, its reliance on fossil fuels contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
Lufthansa Reveals Special Livery for 600th Airbus Aircraft
05/25/2023 - (Winston Shek) Lufthansa commemorated its 600th Airbus aircraft with a special livery on May 24, 2023. The delivery marks the important 50-year relationship Airbus and Lufthansa have developed.
Air India and FlyArystan Planes Nearly Collide on Runway at Mumbai Airport
02/28/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) A disaster was narrowly avoided at India's second-busiest airport as two Airbus jets were involved in a runway incursion. This incident occurred between an Air India A319 and FlyArystan A320neo on February 22.
Lufthansa Grounds Two Airbus A321 Freighters After Cracks Discovered in Fuselages
01/18/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) After discovering a crack in their fuselages, Lufthansa Cargo recently grounded two Airbus A321 Freighters (A321Fs). This issue is a first for the aircraft type and has brought concerns related to the A321Fs' passenger-to-cargo conversion design.
Airbus Beluga XL Makes Emergency Landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport after Heathrow Visit
09/11/2024 - (Sanghyun Kim) An Airbus Beluga XL made an emergency landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) yesterday on September 10th. The Beluga declared an emergency while flying over the Netherlands and landed 20 minutes later. At the time of writing, the unique cargo jet is still on the grounds of Schiphol Airport
PHOTOS: United's First A321neo Spotted in Hamburg
06/10/2023 - (Hadi Ahmad) United Airlines placed a significant order for 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft in June 2021. Finally, the first of these aircraft has been spotted, awaiting paint and engines, at Airbus' Hamburg-Finkenwerder facility (XFW).
No "Mate's Rates" in the Sky as Qantas Bans All Staff (Including CEO) From New A350 First Class
12/24/2025 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) In a move that signals just how "ultra" Qantas intends its new ultra-long-haul product to be, the Flying Kangaroo has made a rare and dramatic policy shift: barring all staff from its upcoming Airbus A350 First Class cabins.
The Story Behind the Airbus Baby Bus: The Airbus A318
08/04/2024 - (Sanghyun Kim) With Airbus only ever having sold 80 Airbus A318s, the aircraft type is often considered a flop Why did the aircraft sell so poorly?
Boeing 737 vs. Airbus A320: The Ultimate Narrowbody Aircraft Showdown
07/01/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) No two aircraft have made air travel more accessible than the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. These are the two most common aircraft families in the world, so much so that one of these aircraft lands or takes off every 2.5 seconds. Today, we will analyze and compare these two narrowbody competitors.
Japan Airlines' New Airbus A350-1000 Takes Flight
12/19/2023 - (Franco Grobler) Japan Airlines, the crown jewel of Japanese air travel just unveiled its latest plane. The Airbus A350-1000, a sleek giant of the skies, this plane isn't just for travel but rather for luxury and comfort. When you first set foot on this plane, you'll be greeted by luxury and innovation. Every detail, from the meticulously crafted seats to the mood-adjusting lighting system, has been designed to ensure comfort and well-being.
Could We See an Airbus A380neo?
03/28/2024 - (Daniel Ren) Although production for the Airbus A380 was discontinued in December 2021 due to poor demand, many airlines that grounded their A380 fleets during the pandemic have started flying them again. The A380's return raises questions about the possibility of a more fuel-efficient A380neo version.
Can the Airbus A321XLR Replace the Boeing 757?
07/25/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) It's a question that has seemingly become more common in the past few years: Will Airbus' new A321XLR be a proper replacement for the legendary Boeing 757? The debate over whether there will ever be a proper 757 replacement has been raging for a while. However, now Airbus might have an aircraft that can finally replace the flying pencil.
A Deeper Look at Ethiopian Airlines' Fleet and Future Plans
11/21/2023 - (George Mwangi) Ethiopian Airlines is Africa's largest airline in passenger traffic, destinations served, fleet size, and revenue. The airline grew rapidly over the years due to effective management, a lack of competition within Africa, and Ethiopia's strategic location near the "crossroads" of three continents. However, these achievements are not enough for Ethiopian Airlines. The carrier attended the 2023 Dubai Airshow to expand its fleet, where it ordered a total of 42 planes from Boeing and Airbus as of November 15. Ethiopian Airlines has showcased its continued commitment to being Africa's largest airline.
VIDEO: What It's Like Onboard China's COMAC C919
12/26/2025 - (Jetstream Magazine) We flew onboard China Eastern's COMAC C919 to experience China's homegrown narrow-body up close. From seat comfort to cabin layout to noise levels to tech: how does it really compare with the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320? This review puts all three workhorses under the same spotlight.
Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways Planes Nearly Collide Over Somalia
02/25/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) A mid-air collision was barely avoided over the skies of Somalia following a miscommunication from Air Traffic Control (ATC) on February 24. This incident involved a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and an Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900.
The Christmas Eve Hijacking of 1999: What Happened on Indian Airlines Flight 814?
11/10/2023 - (George Mwangi) The hijacking of a flight in India became a notable event in the country's aviation history. Indian Airlines Flight 814 (IC 814) was flying an Airbus A300 aircraft from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi on December 24, 1999. Unfortunately, the Indian Airlines flight did not land in Delhi as planned.
United A321neo "Coastliner" Could Feature Lie-Flat Premium Seating
02/02/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) In a move set to redefine the competitive "pavement wars" between New York and the West Coast, United Airlines has officially teased the arrival of its highly anticipated "Coastliner" service. As of February 2, 2026, the Chicago-based carrier is moving forward with a specialised sub-fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft designed specifically to capture the high-yield premium transcontinental market.
PHOTOS: Spirit Receives its First Airbus A321neo
06/05/2023 - (Ejaaz Cadinouche) Ultra-Low-Cost-Carrier (ULCC) Spirit Airlines has just taken delivery of its first-ever Airbus A321neo aircraft. The company held an unveiling at its Detroit maintenance hangar this morning. The new aircraft, registered N702NK, will fly its first commercial route on June 7.
Air France’s Unique A320 Caribbean Island Hopper Service
06/03/2024 - (Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz) Air France operates a unique Caribbean inter-island service, connecting numerous French overseas territories with an Airbus A320 aircraft. The history of this flight dates back to the 1940s as the carrier continues to operate this route today.
Maldivian Airlines Introduces First-Ever Widebody Aircraft, Plans New China Flights
01/08/2025 - (Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz) Maldivian, the government-owned national airline of the Maldives, has just welcomed its first-ever wide body aircraft: the Airbus A330-200. With the new aircraft, the carrier also plans brand-new long haul international flights to China.
The Top 5 Largest Boeing Fleets in the World
08/22/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) The aviation industry is heavily dominated by two major players: Airbus and Boeing. While the latter's dominance has largely lagged behind the former, Boeing aircraft continue to comprise a large majority of airline fleets. Today, we will analyze the five airlines with the largest Boeing fleets. This list will change over the years as some carriers have hundreds of Boeing jets on order.
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Peter Lam - Aviation Photographer
Joined 12/23/2019 - Peter Lam has 450 photos and 14 articles on the platform.
French Air Force A400M Visit to IAD
05/26/2020 - (1948 views) The Airbus A400M from the French Air Force made a visit to IAD today. Here are some photos of its appearance.
Airbus A350 XWB family
05/27/2020 - (877 views) All photos of the Airbus A350 XWB family.
Airbus A330 family
07/22/2020 - (704 views) Photos of the Airbus A330 family