NEWSJul 18, 2022Air Canada and Emirates Launch Strategic PartnershipAir Canada and Emirates announced that they will be launching a new strategic partnership later this year. Both carriers have failed to see onward connectivity from Toronto (in Emirates' case), and Dubai (in Air Canada's case). This article examines this new partnership while focusing on the lack of sufficient point-to-point demand and connectivity.Read More →
NEWSJul 16, 2022DOT Grants Delta and United South Africa SlotsFor the past two months, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have been fighting a legal battle to operate new services from their hubs in the United States to Cape Town, South Africa. In this article, we explore the background and the arguments of each airline, as well as the new decision made by the Department of transportation to grand an equivalent amount of slots to each carrier.Read More →
NEWSJul 08, 2022President Biden Nominates Denver Airport CEO to Lead the FAAPresident Joe Biden nominated Phil Washington to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. In this article, the historical significance behind this nomination is explored, as well as the crises that await Washington, should the U.S Senate confirm him.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 02, 2022An Introduction to Human Factors and Pilot PerformanceHave you ever wondered what human factors mean and what it has to do with flying? This article provides a short introduction.Read More →
ROUTESJun 25, 2022Zipair Tokyo to Launch Flights to San Jose, CANew JAL-owned budget carrier Zipair Tokyo is launching nonstop flights from San Jose, CA to Tokyo later this year. The flight won't be the first from Silicon Valley to Japan, but is sure to attract interest and demand due to Zipair's innovative product. Read More →
ROUTESMay 22, 2022United Officially Applies to Launch Dulles to Cape Town ServiceUnited Airlines has officially filed an application to fly between Cape Town and Washington-Dulles. The flight would be offered three times per week on the Boeing 787-9.Read More →
STORIESMay 10, 2022Top 5 Liveries at San DiegoList and explanation of my top 5 liveries to come through San Diego with descriptions of each in addition to a brief list of honorable mentions.Read More →
NEWSApr 17, 2022Jackson Hole Airport to Close Temporarily Beginning April 11Wyoming's busiest airport is closing to the public for over two months to accommodate a major runway reconstruction project (among other improvement efforts). There are minimal convenient alternatives to using the airport, so the gateway hopes to move quickly and reopen on June 28, 2022. Read More →
NEWSApr 03, 2022Delta Flight Diverts After Windshield Cracks Mid-FlightA Delta Airlines flight was forced to divert after a windshield crack. No one was injured and passengers were able to reach Washington later that day.Read More →
NEWSMar 27, 2022Air Canada Announces Acquisition of 26 New Airbus A321XLR AircraftRecently, Air Canada announced its order of 26 new Airbus A321XLR aircraft. This order will allow it to modernize its fleet and position itself for growth in the post-pandemic era.Read More →
