NEWSMay 01, 2024Emirates CEO Apologizes Following Operational DisasterIn April of 2024, unprecedented floods in Dubai wreaked havoc on all aspects of the city. This disruptive weather unleashed a massive blow on the city as it dealt with the heaviest rain in 75 years. Emirates, Dubai's hometown carrier and the Middle East's largest airline suffered a huge blow as it struggled to properly accommodate large numbers of passengers following a large swath of disruptions ranging from weather to airspace closures.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 23, 2024ANALYSIS: Some Pacific Airports Could be Underwater Sooner Than We ThinkAs some nations shrink into the sea, aviation remains important to keeping the economy and tourism industries alive.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 27, 2024Why Pilots Never Eat the Same MealImagine you are onboard a long-haul flight, and dinner has just been served. There are usually a variety of options to choose from; chances are, one of the pilots may have also had a similar meal. The key word is "one," as there is a common myth that the pilots of a flight never eat the same meal.Read More →
NEWSNov 12, 2023Madagascar Airlines Cancels E2 Order, Suspends Long-Haul FlightsMadagascar Airlines has been in quite the pickle lately with the airline canceling its E2 order and stopping all long-haul flights. It seems the airline is in tremendous trouble. Read More →
NEWSOct 02, 2023Fly to New York in Style: Japan Airlines' New First Class Seat Is a Private ParadiseAhead of its new flights to JFK, Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled photos of its new first-class product that will be onboard its A350-1000s. Featuring an innovative bed design, privacy doors, and HD in-flight entertainment (IFE) screens, passengers will undoubtedly enjoy the product offered by JAL.Read More →
NEWSSep 22, 2023Edelweiss Confirms A340 RetirementThe era of four-engined aircraft is quickly drawing to a close, with another airline confirming the imminent retirement of its quad jets. That airline is Edelweiss and the aircraft concerned is the Airbus A340-300.Read More →
NEWSMay 09, 2023Delta Introduces Electric Ground Vehicles at Two Hubs, Furthers Commitment to Sustainable FutureOne of the overlooked parts of commercial aviation is the ground operation airlines must coordinate while aircraft are on the ramp. From loading bags to fueling aircraft, ramp agents use a wide variety of vehicles to assist them with such tasks. These ground service vehicles have traditionally been powered by fossil fuels. Delta Airlines, however, is beginning to replace them with more environmentally sustainable alternates.Read More →
NEWSOct 16, 2022VIDEO: Boeing 747 Loses Wheel During Takeoff from Italian Airport On Wednesday morning, a 747 Dreamlifter lost one of its landing gear wheels on takeoff from an Italian airport. The aircraft continued safely to its destination with no one being injured.Read More →
NEWSSep 12, 2022PHOTOS: Learjet Overruns Runway in San Diego A Learjet 36 overran the runway at San Diego's naval air station. Two people onboard received minor injuries. The aircraft was under contract for the navy. Read More →
NEWSAug 06, 2022Alaska and Oneworld Partners Announce Significant Investments in Sustainable Aviation FuelSeattle-based Alaska has just announced a massive new investment into sustainable aviation fuel, making good on their deal with Oneworld to boost the purchasing and consumption of fuels created sustainably.Read More →
