See inside the newest plane Avelo just bought. It will be one-of-a-kind in a US fleet — and it skips the middle seat.

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The E195-E2 profit hunter with blue bird livery.
Avelo purchased the E195-E2 to complement its fleet of Boeing 737s, and this plane won't have middle seats.

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United just took subtle shots at its rivals Delta and American — over these two separate things

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The United Next cabin with a flight attendant in the aisle serving drinks.
The "United Next" cabin on a Boeing 737 Max 8 in full view.

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An airline had to cancel flights for thousands of passengers after it cleaned some planes' seat covers with water

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A Finnair Airbus A321 lands at London Heathrow Airport, England on Monday 14th September 2020.
Finnair temporarily suspended operations for eight of its 15 Airbus A321s.

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I tried American Airlines' new AI travel tool to plan a trip. Here's what it gets right (and very wrong).

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People boarding an American Airlines' flight in Mexico.
American's new AI tool is promising, but it has its limitations that may frustrate travelers.

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An Air India Boeing 787 diverted to Dubai after its autopilot malfunctioned

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Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as seen on final approach flying for landing at London Heathrow International Airport LHR EGLL in England, United Kingdom on March 19, 2020.
An Air India Boeing 787.

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A Ryanair flight almost ran out of fuel when a major storm led to several aborted landings and a 175-mile diversion

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Boeing 737 Ryanair aircraft identification code EI-DHG at the international airport Leonardo Da Vinci. Fiumicino (Italy), July 08th, 2025
A Ryanair Boeing 737.

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Aviation experts say Boeing should be dreaming up its next clean-sheet jet — even if it's a decade away

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A Boeing 737 Max 10 takes off.
Aviation analysts say a clean-sheet Boeing narrowbody is a good idea, but the company still needs to finish its current projects.

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Trump wants to ground Chinese airlines' advantage on US routes by making their flights hours longer

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China Eastern Airlines plane landing in New York-JFK.
China Eastern Airlines would have to add extra flight time and spend more on fuel between New York and Shanghai should the order go into effect.

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The family of a Qatar Airways passenger who died after choking during his flight is suing the airline

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A Boeing 777-3DZ(ER) from Qatar Airways lands at Barcelona airport in Barcelona, Spain, on September 2, 2024.
Asoka Jayaweera died after he started choking on board a Qatar Airways flight, a lawsuit says.

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Boeing's 777X was supposed to lead its comeback, but it has been delayed — again. This is why that's such a big deal.

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A Qatar 777X is being built on the assembly line at Boeing's factory in Washington.
Boeing has delayed its expected 777X launch date yet again. This time, CEO Kelly Ortberg said certification issues are to blame.

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