#Boeing travel news
65 recent stories about Boeing from travel publishers around the world, updated all day.
Biman Bangladesh Orders 10 Airbus Planes: Four A350-900s & Six A321neos
Biman Bangladesh has placed a firm order for 10 Airbus jets—four A350-900s and six A321neos—just a week after a major Boeing order.
#Bangladesh#Boeing#Airbus
Why The Boeing 737 MAX 10 Will Likely Never Cross The Atlantic Like The Airbus A321XLR
Design limitations influence what the MAX 10 will accomplish, but that was the intention.
#Boeing#Airbus#Flights & Airlines
American Airlines 777 Pilots Diverts Flight to New York After 6 of 8 Toilets Fail
American Airlines Flight 37 diverted to JFK after six of eight Boeing 777 lavatories failed during Madrid-Dallas flight.
#United States#American Airlines#Boeing
Over 50 Years In Production: How The Boeing 747 Outlasted Every Rival Jumbo
The 747 was virtually untouchable until the last 20 years.
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Wing Production Lag Plagues Boeing’s Hopes To Boost 737 MAX Output To As Many As 63 Monthly Jets
Boeing is facing a delay in its effort to increase 737 MAX production, with wing manufacturing at its Renton, Washington, facility emerging as the main constraint. CEO Kelly Ortberg said earlier in September that the manufacturer…
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Sydney-Delhi Flights Surge as Air India Adds Major New Capacity
Sydney-Delhi Flights Surge as Air India Adds Major New Capacity Air India expands Sydney Delhi flights, adding 170,000 seats and Boeing 777 services for travellers
#India#Australia#Sydney
Japan Airlines and Nippon Express Launch 747 Service Linking Asia and North America
Japan Airlines and Nippon Express have launched a weekly Boeing 747 freighter service linking Los Angeles with Narita, Taipei and Singapore to support rising demand for AI, semiconductor, data centre and oversized cargo.
#Japan#United States#Japan Airlines
Delta Airbus A350 Winglet Wedged In Air Canada Boeing 777's Tail After LAX Collision
The two widebodies collided while the Air Canada 777 was being towed to its gate at LAX.
#Canada#Delta#Air Canada
Gulf Air Adds Boeing 787 Fifth-Freedom Flights Between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
Gulf Air (GF) will launch daily fifth-freedom flights between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) from October 26, 2026, bringing a new carrier to one of Southeast Asia’s busiest air routes.
#Bahrain#Singapore#Kuala Lumpur
How Much Do Boeing 777 Captains At The World's Top 6 Operators Actually Earn In 2026?
A closer look at how much 777 captains earn, including tax-adjusted pay.
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Ouch: Delta A350 Clips Air Canada 777’s Tail At LAX While Taxiing For Tokyo
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 clipped an Air Canada Boeing 777-200 at Los Angeles International Airport this morning, damaging the aircraft and disrupting travel plans. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, but this is…
#Canada#Japan#Tokyo
Delta A350 Collides with Air Canada Boeing 777 at Los Angeles Airport
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 clipped an Air Canada Boeing 777 at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday. The FAA is investigating, while both airlines inspect their aircraft. No injuries were reported.
#Canada#United States#Delta
Boeing wins $14.7 billion contract to triple Patriot missile seeker production
Boeing has received a contract worth approximately $14.7 billion from Lockheed Martin to expand production of the seekers…
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Dozens Of Early-Build 777Xs Need Rework & Boeing Already Quietly Scrapped 1 Of Them
The issues with the Boeing 777-9s that are already largely completed.
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
The Boeing 747 Actually Didn’t Pioneer Quadjet Travel: Here’s The Jet That Did
Was the 747 the aircraft that began the quad jet era? Or was it another airliner that broke records well before the jumbo took to the skies?
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Southwest & United Won’t Accept New Boeing 737 MAX Jets With Affected Software
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines have told Boeing they will not accept new 737 MAX aircraft equipped with a recently identified flight-management-computer software issue, according to CNBC. The Federal Aviation…
#United Airlines#Southwest#Boeing
Boeing 777X Faces These 5 New Hurdles Before First Delivery in 2027
Boeing 777X is entering the final stages of a development program that has stretched far beyond its original schedule.
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
United Airlines Adds Rare Winter Boeing 777-300ER Flights To This European City
Just two winter rotations will operate.
#United Airlines#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
British Airways Boeing 777 Plunges 28,000 Feet in 7 Minutes, Pilots Declared Emergency
British Airways (BA) flight BA295 from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) declared an emergency after rapidly losing around 28,000 feet in altitude.
#United Kingdom#United States#British Airways
Why EASA's 7,800-Cycle Inspection Order Just Rewrote Boeing 787 Maintenance Planning
Are the advertized economic benefits of the Boeing 787 being taken away by a new inspection order? This article finds out what will happen
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
What It Costs To Run A Boeing 747 In 2026 Vs. A 777 Or An Airbus A350
Widebodies can cost tens upon tens of thousands of dollars an hour to run.
#Boeing#Airbus#Flights & Airlines
Boeing 777-9 Vs. Airbus A350-1000: 5 Key Differences Between The Big Twins
Which is better, the 777-9 or A350-1000? Well, neither are inherently better, and are actually far more different than you may realize
#Boeing#Airbus#Flights & Airlines
British Airways 777 returns to Heathrow after emergency descent over Irish Sea
A British Airways Boeing 777 bound for Chicago returned to London Heathrow Airport on October 5, 2026, after…
#United Kingdom#Ireland#British Airways
Joe Sutter & The Incredibles: The Team That Built The 1st Boeing 747
The 747 transcended aviation and became an iconic silhouette.
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
5 Hurdles Standing Between The Boeing 777X & Its 1st Delivery
Boeing's 777X is nearing its first delivery, but five major hurdles still stand between the long-delayed jet and Lufthansa's first 777-9 in 2027.
#Lufthansa#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
New US Air Force One 747 Gets Cosmetic Upgrades, Missile Defense Still Unclear
The former Qatari Boeing 747-8 now serving as an interim Air Force One has been taken out of service for what an administration source described as “cosmetic upgrades.”
#United States#Qatar#Boeing
Alaska Airlines' New 8-Hour Boeing 737 MAX Transatlantic Flights: See Map Now
A closer look back at a historic first season for Alaska Airlines' new Iceland route.
#United States#Iceland#Alaska Airlines
Half The Weight Of A Boeing 737 MAX: How Private Jets Outclimb Airliners
Manufacturers and operators are betting on altitude as a competitive edge that redefines comfort and schedule reliability.
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Live: British Airways Boeing 777 Diverts Amid Reported Cabin Depressurization
The 777 was on its way to Chicago when the incident occurred.
#United Kingdom#United States#British Airways
A Different Kind Of Dreamliner: Riyadh Air's 1st Indigo Boeing 787-9 Nears Delivery
Riyadh Air has shared the first images of its incoming indigo-colored Boeing 787-9.
#Saudi Arabia#Riyadh#IndiGo
United Airlines Boeing 757 Makes Overweight Landing In Dublin Due To Fuel Odor
The jet is expected to reposition back to Newark later on Monday.
#Ireland#Dublin#United Airlines
The Real Reason Why Boeing Had No Choice But To Discontinue Production Of The World's Most Recognized Airliner
Analyzing the end of an icon.
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
United Passengers Stuck Nearly 12 Hours On Rome Flight That Never Took Off, Given $175
A series of setbacks kept United's Boeing 777 on the ground for nearly 12 hours before the flight was canceled.
#Italy#Rome#Boeing
Airbus Closes In On A350 & A321neo Order From Airline That Just Doubled Down On Boeing
A ten-aircraft order is reportedly expected on Wednesday.
#Boeing#Airbus#Flights & Airlines
The $4.9 Billion Problem That Made Boeing Dismantle A 777X Airframe Before Even Flying It
Boeing deemed it necessary to scrap a 777X before it had even had the chance to fly.
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Riyadh Air’s 1st Production Boeing 787-9 Debuts in Eye-Catching Indigo Livery
Riyadh Air has shared photos of HZ-RXAK, its first production Boeing 787-9 in the airline’s distinctive indigo and lavender livery.
#Saudi Arabia#Riyadh#IndiGo
How Boeing's T-7A Was Built In 3 Years & Became The Blueprint To End The F-35 Era
A closer look at why the T-7A points to both the enormous potential of advanced digital prototyping tools and their limits in the real world.
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Why Restarting A 1990s Airlifter Could Be The US Air Force's Fastest Path To 2040s Capability
The US Air Force is considering restarting C-17 production after more than a decade. But can Boeing still rebuild the line before NGAL arrives?
#United States#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Why Delta Air Lines' Boneyard Boeing 747s Are Quietly Keeping UPS & Atlas Air Freighters In The Sky
Delta Air Lines may have sent its final 747 to the boneyard, but its wider impact on the industry is still being felt today.
#Delta#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
The Legacy Airbus Operator Returning To Boeing After A Decade Away From The 737
Lufthansa has buoyed its latest Boeing 737 order after having previously ditched the family.
#Lufthansa#Boeing#Airbus
United Airlines Boeing 787 Diverts to Seattle After Passenger Died
A 71-year-old passenger died following a medical emergency aboard a United Airlines flight from Japan to the United States, forcing the Boeing 787-9 to divert to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
#Japan#United States#United Airlines
Why The Boeing 747SP's Ultra-Long-Range Fuselage Design Will Be Nearly Impossible To Replicate In 2026
The aircraft remains one of the most unique aircraft in commercial aviation history.
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
The Quiet Boeing 787-10 Upgrade That Just Made United Airlines' Fleet Math Rival The Airbus A350
United’s higher-weight Boeing 787-10 gains more range and payload, potentially expanding where the airline can deploy its largest Dreamliner.
#United Airlines#Boeing#Airbus
United And Southwest Airlines' Refusal Of New Planes Forces Passengers To Pay The Price
United and Southwest passengers could pay higher fares as a Boeing software review is complicating aircraft plans.
#Southwest#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Riyadh Air shares photos of its first production Boeing 787-9 in indigo livery
Riyadh Air has shared photos of its first production Boeing 787 Dreamliner painted in its indigo and lavender…
#Saudi Arabia#Riyadh#IndiGo
British Airways Launches New 2-Hour Boeing 787 Flights From Heathrow: See Map Now
The type will largely replace the 777 on this route over the winter.
#United Kingdom#British Airways#Boeing
Singapore Airlines Flies Its Boeing 737 MAX on These Routes
Singapore Airlines (SQ) is expanding the role of its Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft across its regional network during the Northern Winter 2026/27 schedule.
#Singapore#Singapore Airlines#Boeing
The story of the Boeing 747 at British Airways
This article looks at how the Boeing 747 helped shape the story of British Airways. This article was first published in mid 2020 when British Airways announced the retirement of its Boeing 747 fleet. As it’s a good read, we…
#United Kingdom#British Airways#Boeing
Why U.S. airlines balked at adopting Boeing’s latest 737 Max software versions
Air safety reporting is made accessible without a subscription as a public service. Subscribe to The Air Current for full access to our scoops, in-depth reporting and industry analysis. U.S. airlines are so concerned about…
#United States#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Mistake? Alaska Airlines’ New 737 MAX 10 Leaves Economy Class Without Seatback Screens
Alaska Airlines is finally adding seatback screens to its Boeing 737 fleet, but only for passengers in its two premium cabins on the incoming 737 MAX 10. Everyone else will use their own devices. I welcome the investment up…
#United States#Alaska Airlines#Boeing
FAA finds Boeing 737 MAX software issue poses no flight-safety risk
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said a software problem affecting some Boeing 737 MAX aircraft does not…
#United States#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Relief for both Airbus and Boeing as thousands of workers back new contracts
In a relief for both Airbus and Boeing, thousands of aviation industry workers have voted to back new…
#Boeing#Airbus#Flights & Airlines
Flydubai Boeing 737 Pilot Terror Plot On Israel-Bound Flight: I Have No Words
A flydubai 737 bound for Tel Aviv nearly crashed after the first officer attacked the captain, until passengers stormed the cockpit to save the flight.
#Israel#Boeing#Points & Miles
American Airlines Reportedly Working On Secret Plans to Bring Ultra-Fast Starlink Wi-Fi Across Boeing Fleet
Earlier this year, American Airlines revealed plans to roll out free ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi, but the announcement came with one massive caveat: Starlink would only be installed across American’s narrowbody fleet of Airbus…
#American Airlines#Boeing#Airbus
Trump Praises ‘Genius’ Boeing After Thwarted 737 Hijacking
The president said the aircraft withstood forces and strain beyond its design limits.
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Flydubai suspends Israel flights after FZ1073 cockpit incident
A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia on September…
#Israel#United Arab Emirates#Boeing
Flydubai Forced to Suspend All Flights to Tel Aviv in Aftermath of Foiled ‘Terror Attack’
Flydubai has confirmed that it has suspended all flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv until further notice after one of its crew members allegedly stabbed a pilot and attempted to crash a packed Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft early on…
#Israel#United Arab Emirates#Tel Aviv
Stratolaunch buys Boeing 777 for hypersonic flight testing
Stratolaunch has acquired a Boeing 777-200ER that the Mojave, California-based company said will allow it to carry and…
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Alaska Airlines Is Putting Lie-Flat Suites on Boeing 737s and Adding a New Premium Economy Cabin
I was in Seattle yesterday for Alaska Air Group’s Investor & Media Day and of all the announcements executives made, one really jumped out at me: Alaska Airlines is finally...
#United States#Alaska Airlines#Boeing
Ethiopian Airlines orders eight Boeing 777-8Fs and two 777 freighters
Ethiopian Airlines has committed to purchasing eight of Boeing’s upcoming 777-8F aircraft along with two additional 777F freighters…
#Ethiopia#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
Alaska Airlines Plans Massive Cabin Upgrade Program for Long-Haul Fleet As Premium Travel Battle Intensifies
Alaska Airlines has announced plans for a massive investment in its premium travel experience, which will include new lie-flat Business Class suites for its yet-to-be-certified Boeing 737MAX-10 aircraft, a new 41,000 feet premium…
#United States#Alaska Airlines#Boeing
NASA invests in Boeing, woos new entrants to replace SpaceX’s Dragon
NASA is investing in Boeing’s long-delayed Starliner spacecraft to ferry astronauts to Low Earth Orbit into the 2030s while also wooing other vendors to create successors to the SpaceX Dragon capsule that’s dominated human…
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines
With new cabins coming, Singapore Airlines reveals its new dining service
In November Singapore Airlines will reveal its next-generation cabins, from First Class to economy. The seats will debut on refurbished A350s first before factory-fresh deliveries of the Boeing 777X. This is the first cabin…
#Singapore#Singapore Airlines#Boeing
Inside Air India's New Boeing 787-9 in Toronto
Air India's new Boeing 787-9 now flies most of its Toronto–Delhi schedule. I walked all three cabins at Pearson, and it's a good first step.
#India#Canada#TorontoBoeing faces potential 737 Max 10 delay as FAA reviews software issue
Boeing faces a new setback to its efforts to launch the final two 737 Max models into commercial service after years of delays: a flight management software issue that may add to pilots’ workload as they grapple with a missed…
#Boeing#Flights & Airlines