Once the workhorse of short-haul aviation, the Boeing 737-200, a classic of the Original 737 series, has dwindled to a rare breed. Yet, as of 2025, some of these vintage commercial jetliners continue flying, primarily in remote and challenging regions…
Ethiopian Airlines has strongly denied media reports that it agreed to provide wet‑leased aircraft or spare parts to Russian carriers as a way for Russia to skirt Western aviation sanctions. The denial follows reports that a Russian delegation sought assistance…
JetBlue Airways is moving swiftly to retire its Embraer E190 fleet, with two separate transactions handing over more than two dozen aircraft and dozens of engines to aviation leasing and parts specialists. The deals, confirmed in late July and early…
General Electric’s GE9X, the largest commercial jet engine ever built, is drawing industry attention not only for its groundbreaking scale but also for growing concerns over performance durability and market dynamics, according to a new analysis by Peter Hanson at…
Rolls‑Royce has confirmed that the Pearl 10X engine, earmarked to power the ultra‑long‑range Dassault Falcon 10X, has successfully completed all major engine certification tests, according to CEO Tufan Erginbilgic, speaking on July 31, 2025. The news marks a pivotal moment in business aviation propulsion development. With…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier by fleet and passenger volume, is exploring a purchase of at least 20 regional or small narrowbody aircraft as part of a self-described strategy to bolster domestic capacity and replace ageing…
Uganda Airlines is set to receive enhanced government funding in the fiscal year 2025/26 to accelerate fleet expansion and route development, according to official budget documents and airline disclosures. Budget Allocation & Funding Strategy As part of Uganda’s UGX 6.92 trillion (USD 1.92 billion)…
In an age where air travel is often seen as a developmental cornerstone, at least ten African countries still operate without a functional national airline, according to Vanguard Nigeria and corroborated by other aviation analysts. Overview and Regional Trends A…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – In a milestone for African aviation, Ethiopian Airlines is preparing to launch its first-ever direct flights to Australia, marking a transformative step for intercontinental air travel. This initiative comes as the airline evaluates ultra-long-haul aircraft and…
SEATTLE — In a quiet but symbolic milestone, Boeing delivered the final Boeing 777‑300ER in January 2025, concluding nearly two decades of a flagship wide-body aircraft’s lifespan. According to The Air Current, veteran aviation journalist Jon Ostrower confirms that the…
