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After a United Airlines 767 struck on object before touching down at Newark, the carrier has reminded pilots that efforts to maximize runway stopping distance can create ancillary risks on approach.

American Airlines “did the work” to evaluate a potential combination with United Airlines, its CEO told shareholders, before nixing the idea.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby doesn’t see a rush for consolidation in the US but still believes in the virtues of a merger with American Airlines.

United Airlines is betting that the future of inflight entertainment (IFE) is not about entertainment.

U.S. airlines have remained bullish on the state of demand for their own product, heading into what they expect will be a record-breaking summer season.

Cemvita has completed an industrial-scale demonstration of its process to convert a waste byproduct from biodiesel production to a feedstock for SAF.

The significance of AI's impact on airline retailing centers depends on who ultimately controls it, a senior United Airlines executive believes.

The world’s leading airlines had record-high results for the top 20 carriers in 2025, with combined revenue of just under $600 billion, 8% more than 2024.

Legacy Bombardier regional jets may be around for a while, and MHI RJ Aviation is prepared for the challenge.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

United Airlines will launch two routes to Japan for the 2025-2026 northern hemisphere winter season, including adding Sapporo to its network.

United’s flight attendants have endorsed a tentative agreement providing significant salary increases and boarding pay.

United resumes Houston-Caracas flights after nine years as U.S.-Venezuela aviation links reopen, supporting oil sector workers and economic ties.

United Airlines has removed more than 9,000 departures from its summer schedule at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

The aircraft, a 767-400 en route from Venice, Italy, landed safely, but a post-flight inspection found fuselage damage.

While U.S. airlines navigate high fuel costs by cutting capacity and raising fares, consolidation chatter abounds.

May is set to be one of the busiest months for transatlantic route launches, with airlines across North America and Europe opening a wave of new services.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

JetBlue is not ruling out the possibility of government support, describing the current fuel environment as the most significant headwind the industry has faced since COVID.

It’s a safe bet that back in January no one had a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines on their bingo card.

Despite being rebuffed by American Airlines, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has opted to publicly make his case for a merger between the two carriers.

Engine OEM Rolls-Royce has appointed former United Airlines and GE Aerospace executive Maria Deacon as its commercial aftermarket lead.

United Airlines has introduced its Boeing 787-9 with the new “Elevated” cabin configuration on its first international deployment.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom “looks forward to doing more with Alaska going forward” but is not confirming immediate changes to their existing relationship.

United CEO Scott Kirby is unconcerned that a potential government bailout for Spirit Airlines will affect top legacy carriers.