United Airlines has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, registered as N64321. The delivery marks a major fleet modernization milestone as the aircraft completed its maiden flight in Hamburg on April 29, 2026. This jet is the very first of 50 total A321XLR aircraft that United currently has on order to upgrade its single-aisle fleet.

The entry of the A321XLR allows United to replace its aging Boeing 757-200 aircraft with a much more efficient alternative. To appeal to corporate and premium travelers on long-haul routes, United has configured the aircraft with 32 premium seats. This layout offers double the premium cabin capacity of the older Boeing 757s it is replacing, significantly upgrading the passenger experience.

Designed specifically for thinner, long-haul markets, the A321XLR boasts an impressive flight range of up to 4,700 nautical miles. This extensive range enables United to operate long transatlantic or South American routes that were previously uneconomical to fly with larger widebody planes. The aircraft gives the airline the flexibility to open new secondary markets with lower operational costs.

Alaska Airlines announced:

For over 30 years, audiences around the world have followed the beloved toy crew of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie, who taught generations that friendship, magic and imagination never go out of style. Now, as Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated “Toy Story 5” prepares to soar into theaters June 19, Horizon Air, the regional carrier of Alaska Airlines, is bringing the next chapter of the iconic franchise to the skies with a new livery inspired by the film’s latest adventure.

The Embraer 175 (N659QX) showcases original fan favorites Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie, alongside new “Toy Story 5” tech toy characters, including Lilypad, Snappy, Atlas and Smarty Pants. Adding to the fun, the livery features floating clouds throughout the fuselage and playful, Toy Story-inspired callouts like “Saddle Up, It’s Takeoff Time!” and “Ready for Takeoff, Partner.” Forky and Karen Beverly also make surprise appearances on the winglets, extending the spirit of “Toy Story” as it reaches for the sky from every angle of the aircraft.

Alaska unveiled Horizon’s new, larger-than-life livery for guests and employees earlier today at Portland International Airport. Named “To 45 and Beyond”, a nod to Buzz Lightyear’s famous interstellar mantra, the special Toy Story aircraft also commemorates Horizon’s upcoming 45th anniversary of providing safe, caring service across Alaska Airlines’ regional network and reminds guests of all ages that adventure, imagination and a little play are always ready for takeoff.

I couldn’t think of a more special way to celebrate Horizon’s history with our guests than to bring out the kid in all of us. Forty-five years of service is a meaningful milestone, and I couldn’t be prouder of our people who, each and every day, put their best foot forward to deliver the industry’s best and most caring travel experience.”  

Andy Schneider

President and CEO Horizon Air

Horizon’s “To 45 and Beyond” joins Alaska’s nine other Disney-themed aircraft, including “Friendship and Beyond at the Disneyland® Resort,” its first “Toy Story” livery, “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer,” “Mickey’s Toontown Express” and the “Star Wars Transport to the Disneyland Resort,” recently updated with Mandalorian and Anzellan characters in celebration of Disney’s newest movie, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” now playing in theaters.

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Landline on May 18, 2026 announced a partnership with Massport to power and operate the Logan Airport Remote Terminal at Framingham, North America’s first off-airport security checkpoint, marking a new chapter in how major hub airports can grow capacity without pouring more concrete.

The new Logan Airport Remote Terminal in Framingham, Massachusetts — introduced by Massport as part of its long-term strategy to expand access to Boston Logan Airport — allows passengers flying on Delta Air Lines or JetBlue Airways to check in for their flight, drop their bags, and clear TSA security closer to home before traveling directly to the airside gate area at Logan. The facility effectively becomes another secure front door to Logan, shifting traffic away from roadways, terminals, and security lines while making travel more seamless for passengers across the region.

As top airports across the country manage growing passenger demand — U.S. airports welcomed one billion passengers in 2025, with annual throughput expected to reach 1.5 billion by 2040 — Landline offers a new model: more front doors to the airport, not just a bigger one. By integrating passenger check-in, baggage handling, and TSA-screened transport into a seamless extension of the airport, Landline’s operating model makes it possible to expand airport capacity in ways that are faster, more cost-effective, and directly connected to the communities airports serve. Every passenger who starts their journey in Framingham is one less car at the Logan curb, one less person in the terminal security line, and one less pressure point inside the airport.

JetBlue Airways on May 15, 2026 began scheduled flying on ‘Blueprint II,’ a reimagined take on one of the airline’s most beloved special liveries, now featured on a brand-new Airbus A220-300.

The pictured N3308J is JetBlue’s eighth A220‑300 delivered from Airbus’s Mirabel facility in Québec.

First introduced in 2017 on an Embraer E190, the original Blueprint livery became an instant standout across JetBlue’s fleet for its imaginative “see-through” design, which blended illustrations of everyday travel items with the aircraft’s mechanical structure. Inspired by stories from crewmembers and customers alike, the design featured everything from slices of pizza to potted plants, capturing the joy, personality and memorable moments that define travel in a distinctly JetBlue way. Retired in 2024 as part of JetBlue’s broader fleet transition, the livery remained a favorite among customers, crewmembers and aviation enthusiasts.

Now reimagined for the Airbus A220, Blueprint II builds on the original concept with bolder visuals, greater detail and new hidden touches throughout the aircraft. The updated design includes a collection of icons that celebrate JetBlue’s network, heritage and spirit of exploration, including:

• The fan-favorite oversized teddy bear, now seated in its own passenger seat
• A crown honoring JetBlue’s first European destination, London
• A sextant in the flight deck recognizing the history of navigation
• Fins, a mask and snorkel, and a swimming pool float nodding to the warm-weather vacation destinations at the heart of JetBlue’s network.

Blueprint II also includes dozens of additional “Easter eggs” hidden throughout the livery, giving customers and plane spotters new details to discover with every glance.

With the retirement of its Embraer E190 fleet on September 9, 2025, JetBlue completed its transition to an all-Airbus fleet, anchored by next-generation A220 and A320 aircraft. Blueprint II continues JetBlue’s award-winning tradition of using aircraft design as an extension of the brand, creating liveries that spark curiosity, invite discovery and connect with customers in unexpected ways.

American Airlines announced:

The matchups are set and American is ready for the season with a full slate of routes for fans to get straight to the end zone. This year, the airline will add a record-breaking 23,000 additional seats for fans, building on its already robust fall schedule offering more seats than any other airline in the U.S.

For fans who never miss a kickoff, American’s flight schedules will be available for booking early next week on aa.com or through American’s mobile app.

By the numbers: American’s fall football schedule

• American is adding more than 23,000 seats, that’s enough to fill the rosters of more than 430 professional football teams.
• This season, American is offering fan flights spanning more than 293 million yards, the equivalent of more than 3 million football fields.
• American’s fall schedule includes more than 4,500 peak daily flights from hometown airports of professional football teams.

Getting fans in position

The roar of the stadium awaits fans, and American’s convenient flights are designed to give travelers the perfect weekend trip connecting hometowns to stadium towns. Joining American’s already expansive schedule, nearly 10,000 additional seats will be available on 28 routes for fans across the upcoming season.

The end zone goes global

As football goes international, American and its partners offer fans the ability to travel near and far to catch every play live from the stadium. Special for fans in September, American will offer nonstop service between its hub in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG).

Moreover, when traveling with partners including Qantas, British Airways, Iberia, and GOL, AAdvantage^® members can not only earn and redeem miles when traveling with our partner airlines, but AAdvantage^® status members can also enjoy enhanced benefits such as advanced seat selection and priority boarding with our partner carriers.

AAdvantage members can score their own touchdowns

Scoring big isn’t just for the players. Starting Monday, May 18, AAdvantage^® members can enter to score their own touchdowns with this season’s AAdvantage Perks℠ sweepstakes program. From Fan Flyaways, training camp experiences and more throughout the year, fans can look for options with some of their favorite teams to make this season more rewarding, even before booking the perfect itinerary.

In addition to redeeming AAdvantage^® miles for travel, upgrades and new inflight offerings, the AAdvantage^® program gives members more ways to elevate their football experience. Fans can sign up to be an AAdvantage^® member for free today and begin planning an unforgettable fall season of football, travel and more.

Flying fans closer to the field

College football planning is in full swing and American’s largest-ever schedule for fans is ready for booking. With the season’s matchups set, more than 13,000 seats with special flights on more than 50 routes are designed to give fans the perfect weekend at the stadium.

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The California Science Center has reached another major milestone in the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center with the installation of the first artifacts in the Korean Air Aviation Gallery. Thanks to the generous support of Korean Air, these include one of the signature attractions of the gallery, The 747 Experience, a 70-foot forward section of a Korean Air Boeing 747-400 aircraft fuselage, alongside four dramatically suspended aircraft from the Science Center’s collection, which will eventually include approximately 20 aircraft on display. Building construction on the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center was completed in April and artifact and exhibit installation are well underway and will continue for several months. An opening date has not been set.

The upcoming Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is part of the California Science Center’s 200,000 square-foot Phase III addition, spanning four floors and including 100,000 square feet of exhibit space. The new Air and Space Center will showcase a diverse collection of 100 artifacts, including rare and historic aerospace objects, integrated with 100 new exhibits, featuring hands-on, interactive experiences across three main galleries: the Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery, the Korean Air Aviation Gallery, and the Kent Kresa Space Gallery.

The Korean Air Aviation Gallery explores how the pursuit to master the sky involves tradeoffs among four forces of flight – lift, thrust, drag, and weight – that affect every aircraft ever flown, whether it flies high, low, fast, or slow. The gallery will have three primary thematic areas: Learning to Fly, Everyday Flight, and Advanced Aviation.

Highlights will include The 747 Experience which comprises the 70-foot front section of the upper and main decks alongside the cockpit of a Korean Air Boeing 747-400 aircraft, and includes a simulated flight from Los Angeles to Seoul, Korea, in The 747 Experience Theater; the Wind Tunnels exhibit where guests will experiment in a wind tunnel lab, investigating the connections between the forces of flight through experiments with both weight and lift and thrust and lift; and the Design a Plane exhibit where guests will learn how planes can be engineered to meet the requirements of different flight missions.

The aircraft already installed and suspended from the ceiling of the Korean Air Aviation Gallery include a Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (U.S. Navy’s first supersonic fighter jet); a Convair F-106A Delta Dart (the fastest single-engine turbojet-powered airplane); a Pitts Special S-1C (aerobatic kit biplane); and a Hawker Siddeley Harrier T.4 (first jet with operational vertical/short takeoff and landing capabilities) – the first artifact installed in the gallery.

To recognize this milestone, California Science Center President and CEO Jeffrey N. Rudolph was joined by major donor Walter Cho, Chairman and CEO of Korean Air and Hanjin Group, in making commemorative remarks. Following the program, guests were invited to tour the new gallery, experiencing the first glimpse of the future Korean Air Aviation Gallery.

Britten-Norman has delivered a BN2T-4S Islander to Xen Aviation & Services Inc. (Xen Aviation), marking the operator’s introduction of its first Islander aircraft as it prepares to launch regional operations in Guyana.

The aircraft was completed at Britten-Norman’s UK facility and will support Xen Aviation’s planned commuter services in Georgetown, becoming the first BN2T-4S Islander to operate in the country.

The BN2T-4S is the enlarged turboprop variant of the Islander, offering approximately 30% more cabin space and an increased Maximum Take-Off Weight of 8,925 lbs (4,408 kg). Powered by twin Rolls- Royce 250-B17F engines, it delivers enhanced performance while retaining the Islander’s long-established reputation as one of the world’s leading short take-off and landing aircraft.

Purpose-designed for reliable, day-to-day operations from short, challenging and infrastructure-limited airstrips, the BN2T-4S supports consistent access in environments where runway length, surface condition and weather variability are routine considerations. This capability is well established across regions such as Guyana and the wider Caribbean, where the Islander has supported short-field operations from demanding and unprepared airstrips for decades.

The aircraft is equipped with a modern Garmin glass cockpit and integrated avionics suite, supporting enhanced situational awareness, operational safety and long-term supportability. The BN2T-4S can also be configured with full airframe de-icing, extending operational capability in more variable and demanding climates.

Britten-Norman continues to support operators worldwide with aircraft delivered to current operational standards, backed by OEM engineering, certification and through-life support.

The BN2T-4S Islander is certified in the UK, EU, US, Canada and Guyana. The aircraft is approved for up to 10 passengers, subject to local air operations regulations.

Xen Aviation & Services Inc. is the aviation investment arm of Adamantium Holdings, a Guyana based business conglomerate with a footprint in mining, construction, agriculture, real estate, general services and petroleum production support. 

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