Aircraft Aircraft Planes Planes Air Canada Plans Cross-Brand Fleet Upgrade Thursday, November 20, 2025 The airline is installing new seats, entertainment systems, and wireless internet service. Read More » Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Emirates Buys Eight More A350s Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Air Senegal Orders Its First 737 MAX Aircraft Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Ethiopian Orders Six More A350s Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Etihad Orders First A330neos, Buys More A350s Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Airbus Flydubai Becomes First-Time Airbus Customer The Emirati carrier will add A321neos to its currently all-Boeing fleet. Why Airlines Retire Aircraft Early Modern jets are built to last decades, but airlines often remove them from service long before reaching their design limits. First Look: Qantas’ ‘Project Sunrise’ A350 An ultra-long-range version of Airbus’ widebody jet is taking shape in Toulouse, France. Another Airline Phases Out A319s The type once made up over half the carrier’s fleet. Livery of the Week: Wizz Air The Hungarian low-cost carrier’s striking color scheme has become a hallmark of budget travel across Europe. Vietjet Finalizes Order for 100 A321neo Aircraft The deal brings Vietjet’s commitment for the type to 280 jets. SWISS’ First A350 Aircraft Enters Service The widebody jet flew from Zurich to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on Saturday. Boeing Investigators Trace 737 Windshield Impact to Lost Weather Balloon The NTSB outlines the sequence of events at 36,000 feet. WestJet Leans on 737 Fleet for New Long-Haul Routes The airline is expanding its 2026 schedule with new European and South American service. Ethiopian Airlines to Order 11 More 737 MAXs New aircraft will be added to the largest Boeing fleet in Africa. Emirates Doubles Down on Boeing 777X The carrier ordered 65 additional aircraft. First Look: American’s Retro 777-300ER The design marks the first aircraft tied to the carrier’s upcoming centennial year. Boeing Starts $1 Billion Expansion Project in South Carolina A new final assembly building will help the manufacturer increase production of its 787 Dreamliner. Maintenance Error Led to American 737 Overrun Misconnected brake hoses and wiring caused reduced braking during DFW landing. Embraer NTSB: CommuteAir Crew Continued Landing Despite Two Go-Around Calls Fifty-three people escaped injury when the United Express flight overran the runway in Virginia. Embraer Starts Work on MRO Center in Texas The facility is expected to open in 2027. Air Botswana to Sell Three Aircraft The airplanes were not in service and had become a drain on state resources, officials said. 50th Aircraft Joins JSX’s Fleet New jet features a special livery. Airlink’s First Three Embraer E195-E2s Arrive in South Africa New aircraft are expected to unlock more destinations. American Plans Regional Fleet Overhaul The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier said Tuesday that it will retrofit its regional jets to bring them closer in line with the standards of its mainline fleet. Avelo Orders Up to 100 Embraer E195-E2s The order is valued at $4.4 billion at list prices, not including the optional aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027.