Airplanes

A Delta Air Lines flight was delayed for hours on Wednesday due to a swarm of bees that were attempting to hitch a ride at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.

The Federal Aviation Administration activated 169 new routes along the East Coast that will boost safety and help prevent delays for passengers as the summer travel season nears.

A new Government Accountability Office report released Friday blames airlines, rather than bad weather, for the recent surge in flight delays and cancelations.

Australian authorities charged several people in connection to a pair of confrontations on a recent flight, News.com.au reported Tuesday.

Investors are clamoring for details on the extent of the problem, which Boeing said involves a "significant" portion of the 737 fleet where two brackets were improperly installed.

A Texas man flying Delta Air Lines first class was arrested after allegedly getting "wasted" on red wine and kissing a male flight attendant without consent.

United Airlines prepares for the worst as market pessimism continues to mount after the failure of banks including SVB and Signature and forecasts improved profit.

Travel demand has outpaced airline capacity as delays continue to plague aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing. Some airlines have been forced to cut routes.

Airplane builder Boeing is increasing its 737 Max production after a manufacturing issue with the fuselage caused a pause in delivery, according to the company's CEO.

Boeing is dealing with a parts issue that is forcing the planemaker to halt deliveries of some 737 aircraft.

A woman on an Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco to Chicago this month was restrained and arrested, and is now facing charges after allegedly threatening to kill a flight attendant.

Boeing announced that it delivered 64 aircraft in March after the FAA allowed deliveries of 787 Dreamliners to resume, which helped it edge out rival Airbus in the first quarter.

American Airlines introduced "flight awards" and an updated award chart. The airline says the recent changes will give loyalty program members a better understanding of their miles.

United Airlines announced that it is adding nearly 25 new international routes this summer in response to 'soaring overseas" demand. The airline will fly to 114 international cities.

Five of the 10 busiest airports in the world are located in the United States, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) World.

Boeing indicated that it's planning to increase the production rates for its 737 MAX airliners in the near future as its new MAX 7 and MAX 10 models near FAA certification.

JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said during a discussion at the Economic Club of New York that airlines are going to have to reduce flights in and out of New York this summer.

The European Union's presidents reportedly took a private jet to the Egypt COP27 climate talks last year. Officials and celebrities have been scrutinized for their private air travel.

A United Airlines plane that suffered a “mechanical issue" shortly after taking off from Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Tuesday night made an emergency landing.

Federal Aviation Administration acting administrator Billy Nolen said that "zero is the only acceptable number for serious incidents and close calls."