Airline Doubles Original 2022 Airbus Order

Malaysia Aviation Group, parent company of Malaysia Airlines, announced it has exercised its options for an additional 20 Airbus A330-900neo wide-body jets, bringing its total to 40 aircraft under the original 2022 order that included 10 directly purchased and 10 A330 neos leased from Avolon.

Top Customer Alleges that Flights Were Canceled Over Staff Shortages

One of United Airlines’s most elite customers is seeking $500,000 after having multiple of his flights cancelled. While the carrier cited weather and operational constraints at the time, Premier 1K status member Jonathan Davidoff argues that the clear skies tell another story.

July 4 Agreement Has Options For Additional 20 Aircraft

Airbus announced the signing of a $12.25 billion firm order for 50 A321XLR aircraft by AirAsia with options for an additional 20, during a signing ceremony in Paris, France, on July 4, 2025. The Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim was in attendance as were Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia’s parent company Capital A, and Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft.

Delta Flight Landed Without Issue at Raleigh-Durham International

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER lost part of its left wing flap during approach to Raleigh-Durham International Airport early on the morning of July 2. The detached piece, part of the aircraft's trailing edge, was later found parked in front of a driveway in a residential neighborhood.

Passenger Saw a ‘Threatening’ Text While Peeping at a Stranger’s Phone

On a recent American Airlines flight, a passenger reading texts over their seat neighbor’s shoulder created a somewhat dramatic situation that resulted in an early landing. After some further investigation, officials confirmed that the message was actually mourning the loss of a relative.