Air TransportAmerican Airlines considering new widebody order, says CEO, with Boeing 777 retirement nearingUS carrier is evaluating proposals from Airbus and Boeing, with deliveries expected in the early 2030s when its Boeing 777-200ER fleet begins to retireJune 11, 2026Read more
HistoryLockheed L-1011 TriStar: the advanced jet that arrived at the wrong timeA technically ambitious widebody that earned admiration—but never the marketApril 12, 2026Read more
IndustryRussia resumes Il-96 production as widebody gap persistsRevival of four-engine jet points to interim strategy after collapse of joint China programMarch 23, 2026Read more
Air TransportCOMAC accelerates development of C929 widebodyChinese regulator joins design work as manufacturer advances testing and secures avionics partnerFebruary 10, 2026Read more
Air TransportAlaska Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 prepares for inaugural transpacific flight on ThursdayCarrier debuts Dreamliner in Seattle ahead of Seoul route launch, marking its first long-haul serviceJanuary 08, 2026Read more
Air TransportCubana de Aviación Reactivates Il-96-300 After Long Overhaul in BelarusRare widebody jet flies from Minsk to Havana after long downtime.October 19, 2025Read more
Air TransportRussia patents new widebody airliner design after withdrawal from CR929 programUAC outlines 236- to 320-seat long-range aircraft as Moscow seeks to reduce reliance on Western jetsAugust 25, 2025Read more
Air TransportNarrowbody jets dominate air travel on routes up to 4,200 kmAirlines, however, have flown everything from turboprops to widebody jets over distances of up to 1,200 km, according to IATA.July 06, 2024Read more
Air TransportCOMAC C939: a Chinese rival to the Boeing 777?State-owned manufacturer of commercial aircraft has started studies for a new widebody, according to reportMay 14, 2024Read more
Air TransportCR929 widebody joint venture discontinued, says UACDirector of the Russian group admitted that Russia will still be a supplier of the aircraft with capacity for up to 320 seatsAugust 22, 2023Read more