Qatar Airways moves A380 and A350 aircraft to long-term storage in Spain as demand weakens and regional risks persist.
Fleet
Turkish Airlines has unveiled its 500th aircraft at Istanbul Airport, marking a major fleet milestone and launching its next expansion phase toward a 1,000-aircraft future.
Etihad leads 2026 safest airline rankings as AirlineRatings evaluates global carriers on fleet, audits, and safety systems.
Lufthansa is launching its largest long haul service transformation, replacing 187 million onboard items while upgrading meals, cabins, and passenger comfort across all travel classes starting in 2026.
As of mid-2025, Southwest Airlines (WN)Â continues its legacy as the largest operator of the Boeing 737 in the world.
With 75 aircraft in service, the Hawaiian airlines fleet is smaller than that of major U.S. carriers.
The airline’s fleet is almost entirely made up of Boeing 737s and Embraer 175s, reflecting both its Boeing loyalty and its focus on efficiency through fleet commonality.
Emirates is expanding its fleet retrofit to 111 more aircraft, adding new cabins, advanced entertainment, and Starlink Wi-Fi across A380s and Boeing 777s.
American Airlines achieved a major fleet milestone on August 29, 2025, when the airline formally took delivery of its 1,000th mainline aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fitted with its new Flagship Suite premium cabin.
With more than 200 aircraft in service and over 100 on order, Air Canada is reshaping its fleet for the next decade.