STORIESDec 12, 2023The Houston Express: Why Houston Was the Only US City with Direct Flights to AngolaAngola is a country that not many Americans choose to visit when searching for an African destination since its tourist attractions are not well-known. That being said, Angola's massive oil reserves attract business travelers from oil companies interested in doing business there. Demand was so high that direct flights between Houston and Luanda existed for 17 years, especially as Angola saw an economic boom amid rising oil prices in the 2000s. We look deeper at the Houston Express and why it no longer exists.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 04, 2023New Data Suggests that Flying from Large Airports May Not Always be the Best IdeaYou may have noticed today that large airports aren't always the only option when flying into a major city. Indeed, secondary airports have seen a major rise over the last 20 years, and in this article we'll look at the pros and cons of flying out of these airports. Read More →
NEWSOct 22, 2023EVA Air Sponsors NBA's Houston Rockets, Resumes Daily Flights to HoustonEVA Air has resumed daily nonstop flights between Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) near Taipei and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The airline also signed a multi-year partnership deal with the NBA's Houston Rockets to celebrate the return of daily service. EVA Air has offered nonstop flights between Taipei and Houston at various frequency levels since June 2015.Read More →
NEWSAug 24, 2023This United 767's Landing Was Probably its LastThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on a recent hard landing incident involving a United 767. The information shared in this report reveals some important insights into why this hard landing was most likely the aircraft's last.Read More →
NEWSJun 14, 2023Air Conditioning Fails at Houston-IAH Airport as Temperatures Rise to 100 DegreesOn Monday, passengers flying through Bush International Airport in Houston noticed a significant difference in the temperature due to an issue with the airport's air conditioning system. It was announced that an electrical trip caused this major issue which outed two units of the airport's temperature regulation system. Read More →
NEWSJun 08, 2023Delays Caused at Bush Airport Following Woman on RunwayTwo runways at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport were closed for 15 minutes yesterday evening around 20:30 ET after a woman managed to enter the runway area and cause delays.Read More →
NEWSDec 08, 2022Southwest MAX Diverts After Passenger Bites Fellow TravelerA Southwest Airlines flight had to divert to Little Rock Arkansas after a passenger became mentally unstable and wanted to open the door of the aircraft mid-flight. Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 10, 2022Houston Airshow Attracts Visitors from Around the WorldWings Over Houston Airshow was a spectacular event, attracting those from as far as the Netherlands.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 18, 2022Wings Over Houston Hosting 38th Annual AirshowWith the airshow season ending, many aviation enthusiasts are hoping to find last-minute events to enjoy before the weather gets colder. One of these last-minute airshows is the Wings Over Houston Airshow located at Ellington Field in Texas. This is going to be a spectacular event with performances from all around the country.Read More →
NEWSAug 11, 2022Air India to Reportedly Lease Six Boeing 777sAir India is planning to lease six Boeing 777 aircraft in order to provide a more streamlined passenger experience, while potentially growing its North American network. This comes after videos posted on Twitter showing the interiors of some of Air India's Boeing 777s in an extremely run-down condition.Read More →
