Boeing 787

Officials have revealed few clues that would explain why a London-bound Air India Boeing 787 went down 30 sec. after liftoff from Ahmedabad airport on June 12.

An Air India Boeing 787-8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, India, with 242 people onboard Flight AI 171.

Turkish Airlines is evaluating where it will source the aircraft required to meet its goal of operating a fleet of 800 by 2033.

Vietnam Airlines will connect Vietnam and Denmark with nonstop flights for the first time in December—another step in the carrier’s European growth strategy.

Air India confronts retrofit delays, while IndiGo works to reduce grounded aircraft.

Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat has provided an update on protracted narrowbody and widebody order negotiations with Boeing.

Majors and LCCs alike are recognizing the potential and demand for discerning premium products.

Alaska Airlines has revealed plans for its inaugural transatlantic route, introducing nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome.

CEO Campbell Wilson says Air India is making some progress in its extensive fleet retrofit efforts despite chronic delays at seat providers.

IndiGo is accelerating its international expansion with plans to launch service to 10 new destinations.

Royal Jordanian (RJ) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo from lessor Avolon, as it continues its major fleet revitalization.

Rolls-Royce appears to have made good progress with its first engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in mainland China.

Speaking with Aviation Week in his first extended interview as CEO, Ortberg said that one of Boeing's priorities is improving collaboration with the FAA.

ATW Southeast Asia and China editor Chen Chuanren talks with the 2025 Value Airline of the Year CEO on operational resilience, value of good workers and more.

Flydubai is adding a fourth Boeing 737 full-flight simulator (FFS) and is considering ones for Boeing 787 training too, Flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith says.

IndiGo has revealed launch details of its initial flights to Western Europe against a backdrop of strong financial results.

As Boeing gains ground among Middle East carriers—possibly including a big order from Turkish Airlines—Airbus needs to catch up to protect its market share.

All Nippon Airways has long been associated with innovation and excellence, which is why the airline has been awarded the title of ATW Airline of the Year.

A total of 20 widebody aircraft were delivered in April, six from Airbus and 14 from Boeing, which was the highest monthly total so far in 2025.

The FAA has proposed mandating Boeing-recommended inspections of about 100 787s for fuselage fittings that may be constructed from the wrong grade of titanium.

Etihad Airways plans to expand its U.S. network to six destinations during the summer 2026 season with the launch of a new route to Charlotte, North Carolina, while simultaneously scaling back direct service to China.

Etihad Airways has placed an order for 28 additional Boeing widebody aircraft, supporting its plans to grow quickly over the next several years.

New Boeing 787-9s being delivered to United Airlines will be the most premium-heavy aircraft the U.S. carrier has ever operated.

At 130 787s and 30 777-9s, plus options for an additional 50 787 and 777X aircraft, it is Boeing’s largest-ever order for widebodies from a single operator.

Boeing delivered 45 aircraft to customers (including its own Defense & Space division) in April, matching January’s total for 2025 monthly highs.