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Why Long-Haul Pilots Are Paid More To Fly The Boeing 787 Than The 777 At US Carriers

Why Long-Haul Pilots Are Paid More To Fly The Boeing 787 Than The 777 At US Carriers

United Airlines pays its 787 pilots more, while American 787 and 777 pilots earn the same basic salary.

Louis Hardiman 2 months ago
30 Years After Launch, The Boeing 777 Is Still The Best-Selling Long-Haul Widebody In Aviation History

30 Years After Launch, The Boeing 777 Is Still The Best-Selling Long-Haul Widebody In Aviation History

The aircraft remains popular with carriers around the world.

Steven Walker 3 months ago
18 Years After Emirates Took Delivery Of Its First A380, The Quadjet Is Still The Backbone Of Its Long-Haul Network

18 Years After Emirates Took Delivery Of Its First A380, The Quadjet Is Still The Backbone Of Its Long-Haul Network

Emirates' bold move to acquire the A380 transformed air travel, but 18 years later, challenges loom.

Josh Eyre 3 months ago
The Surprising Cost Of The Airbus A350-1000's Fuel Consumption During Takeoff

The Surprising Cost Of The Airbus A350-1000's Fuel Consumption During Takeoff

The steep price to launch Airbus' largest widebody into the air.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
Why Flying The Biggest Aircraft Isn’t Every Pilot’s Goal

Why Flying The Biggest Aircraft Isn’t Every Pilot’s Goal

Pilot dynamics can be extremely complicated.

Alexander Mitchell 3 months ago
Here's Why The Airbus A350 Is So Fuel Efficient

Here's Why The Airbus A350 Is So Fuel Efficient

How the extra widebody sips gas.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
Over $400,000: The US Airlines With The Highest Widebody Captain Pay In 2026

Over $400,000: The US Airlines With The Highest Widebody Captain Pay In 2026

A combination of factors, from global pilot shortages to union bargaining power, has pushed widebody captain pay to unpr...

Josh Eyre 4 months ago
Coming This Summer: KLM’s First Airbus A350 Enters Final Assembly In Toulouse

Coming This Summer: KLM’s First Airbus A350 Enters Final Assembly In Toulouse

The Dutch flag carrier's first 'Xtra Wide Body' is incoming.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
The Airlines That Could Benefit From Boeing’s All-New 787 Dreamliners

The Airlines That Could Benefit From Boeing’s All-New 787 Dreamliners

How the upgraded widebody will improve flying around the world.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
The Striking Differences Between The Boeing 747-8 & Airbus A380

The Striking Differences Between The Boeing 747-8 & Airbus A380

Both quadjets are massive and serve several high-capacity routes.

Louis Hardiman 4 months ago
United Airlines Slashes 26% Of Domestic Widebody Flights: Here's Why

United Airlines Slashes 26% Of Domestic Widebody Flights: Here's Why

An increasing number of 777-200s are being sent to the desert.

Paul Hartley 4 months ago
Here’s How Much Wider The Airbus A350 Cabin Is Compared To The Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Here’s How Much Wider The Airbus A350 Cabin Is Compared To The Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The Airbus A350 cabin is 5 inches wider than the Boeing 787—here’s how that small difference transforms seat comfort and...

Victoria Agronsky 4 months ago
6 Commercial Aircraft With The Largest Wingspans Flying Today

6 Commercial Aircraft With The Largest Wingspans Flying Today

The biggest wings in the sky in 2026.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
The US Domestic Routes Operated By Widebody Aircraft

The US Domestic Routes Operated By Widebody Aircraft

Some of the country's busiest domestic routes are operated by widebodies.

Steven Walker 4 months ago
5 Hidden Areas Inside Modern Passenger Aircraft Passengers Never See

5 Hidden Areas Inside Modern Passenger Aircraft Passengers Never See

What goes on behind the scenes?

Steven Walker 4 months ago
5 Airlines With The Largest Widebody Fleets In North America

5 Airlines With The Largest Widebody Fleets In North America

All five are based in the United States.

Daniel S Osipov 4 months ago
United Airlines To Complete Starlink WiFi Installations Across Entire Fleet By 2027

United Airlines To Complete Starlink WiFi Installations Across Entire Fleet By 2027

About a quarter of the carrier’s daily departures already feature the fast and free internet service.

Channing Reid 4 months ago
Boeing 787 Range Boost: FAA Approves 400 Extra Miles For The Dreamliner

Boeing 787 Range Boost: FAA Approves 400 Extra Miles For The Dreamliner

Boeing's best widebody is getting an upgrade.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
A Look At The Salaries Of Commercial Widebody Captains At Major US Airlines

A Look At The Salaries Of Commercial Widebody Captains At Major US Airlines

For many, becoming a widebody captain is a the final stage of a pilot's aviation career and when they earn the highest s...

Aaron Spray 4 months ago
Why The Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s Main Landing Gear Only Needs 8 Tires

Why The Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s Main Landing Gear Only Needs 8 Tires

The light-footed widebody's secret.

Luke Diaz 5 months ago