INFORMATIONALJun 13, 2022Behind the Names and Registrations of Virgin Atlantic AircraftVirgin Atlantic has a long-standing reputation of fun and interesting names and registrations given to their planes. Here's the story behind choosing them.Read More →
NEWSMar 13, 2022Etihad Airways to Launch A350 Flights in Three WeeksEtihad is launching commercial service on their Airbus A350-1000s after keeping the planes in storage for more than two years. The planes won't fly on long-haul routes immediately but will be available on medium-haul routes until July 1, 2022. Read More →
NEWSFeb 02, 2022The Indian Rebound: Tata Group Officially Gains Control of Air IndiaIn this article, I analyze the history of Air India as well as what led to the recent privatization of the airline, as well as the next steps for the new owners, the Tata Group.Read More →
NEWSDec 23, 2021United and Delta Cancel Over 200 Christmas Eve FlightsUnited Airlines and Delta Air Lines have canceled over 200 flights on Christmas Eve. A combination of staff shortages and high demand has led to these operational disruptions.Read More →
ROUTESSep 10, 2021Uzbekistan Airways Launches Uzbekistan ExpressUzbekistan Airways recently launched a new low-cost subsidiary and reconfigured parts of their fleet to adjust to the current leisure demand. This follows the rising trend of new low-cost subsidiaries in Central Asia.Read More →
NEWSAug 24, 2021Department Of Defense Activates Civil Reserve FleetOn Sunday morning, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced that it would activate Stage I of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF). Using 18 civil aircraft to help with the evacuation from Afghanistan, the DOD will use the extra air capacity from civil jets to help relieve pressure from bases that are housing Afghan evacuees.Read More →
NEWSAug 17, 2021800 People Cram Into A US Air Force C-17 Leaving AfghanistanAmidst chaotic scenes at Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL), over 800 people have been evacuated from the war-torn city on one United States Air Force (USAF) C-17A flight to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. It is likely the most people ever carrier on a C-17.Read More →
NEWSAug 16, 2021Afghanistan Falls to Taliban, Aviation Grinds to a HaltThe Taliban has retaken Kabul, leading to a massive disruption in aviation and a mad dash to evacuate from the city and country. Read More →
ROUTESMay 03, 2021Vistara Wants to Launch Flights to the United StatesDelhi-based Vistara has filed with the DOT for permission to start flights to the United States as soon as September 2021. Read More →
NEWSMar 12, 2021Air France 777 Vandalised by ActivistsAir Fran Boeing 777 gets vandalised by Greenpeace activists at CDG airport.Read More →
