INFORMATIONALNov 09, 2023An Oversimplified Guide to Aircraft Lightning StrikesLightning strikes aircraft all the time, but is it something to fear? Typically not, as aircraft are well-engineered to withstand strikes.Read More →
NEWSOct 22, 2023Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Aircraft Almost Collide Near Portland AirportAn Alaska Airlines aircraft nearly collided with a SkyWest aircraft near Portland International Airport (PDX) on October 16. Alaska Airlines flight AS 1299 departed from John Wayne Airport (SNA) at 2:01 p.m. local time and was scheduled to land in Portland later that afternoon. However, poor weather conditions forced the aircraft to abort its attempted landing on an airport runway. This scenario is a go-around when a landing is aborted on the final approach due to unsafe conditions.Read More →
NEWSSep 26, 2023 Ensuring Air Travel Safety: Challenges, Innovations, and Future PerspectivesAir travel safety is paramount in the aviation industry. Rigorous training, cutting-edge technology, and meticulous maintenance procedures ensure that passengers and crew can confidently take to the skies, knowing that their journey is in capable hands. The commitment to safety is unwavering, regardless of the issues faced at hand.Read More →
NEWSJul 03, 2023United Giving up to 30,000 Frequent Flyer Miles to Customers Affected by DisruptionsUnited Airlines experienced one of the toughest operational stretches in its history last week, and customers suffered the brunt of the issues with delayed and canceled flights for several days straight. Fortunately, United is now proactively offering hundreds worth of travel credit in MileagePlus miles to those hit the hardest. Read More →
NEWSJun 14, 2023Royal Jordanian Flight Forced to Return to Amman Due to Dust StormA Royal Jordanian flight flying to Aqaba was forced to return to Amman due to poor weather conditions. Multiple government agencies released warnings about high winds and poor visibility that resulted from dust storms.Read More →
NEWSOct 24, 2022Korean Air Airbus A330 Overshoots Runway at Cebu International AirportYesterday on October 23, 2022, Korean Air flight 631, an Airbus A330-300 registered HL7525 departed Incheon International Airport (ICN) located in South Korea at 7:20 PM. The aircraft had 11 crew members, and 162 passengers, a total of 173 people aboard. The total flight duration from Incheon International Airport, South Korea (ICN) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) is about 4 hours and 50 minutes.Read More →
