STORIESJan 04, 2024Pilots Who Didn't Pay Attention Overshot Their Destination by Over 150 Miles: Northwest Airlines Flight 188On October 21, 2009, one of the strangest aviation incidents occurred. A regularly scheduled Airbus A320 flight on Northwest Airlines Flight 188 landed over one hour late at Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP), after flying from San Diego. However, the delay was not caused by a mechanical problem or weather. The plane landed late simply because the pilots forgot to land the plane. Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 30, 2023The Obscure A340-200 and How to Fly On ItThe Airbus A340 is arguably one of the most recognizable aircraft in the skies. Its triple-bogey landing gear and four engines give the aircraft family unique characteristics. However, the first A340s entered service at approximately the same time as more fuel-efficient, twin-jet widebody aircraft. As a result, only 380 A340s were built in total. Only 28 of those are A340-200s, and only two of those remain in semi-regular passenger service.Read More →
NEWSNov 28, 2023Qantas' Airbus A220 Livery Features a Story Through Aboriginal ArtQantas has revealed its inaugural Airbus A220 aircraft, featuring a captivating Aboriginal-inspired livery. Set to join QantasLink, its regional subsidiary, the aircraft was showcased at an Airbus facility ahead of its anticipated arrival in Australia. This aircraft showcases the Aboriginal artwork of senior Pitjantjatjara artist Maringka Baker, narrating the 'dreaming story of two sisters who traverse remote Australia together, covering vast distances to find their way home,' as outlined in a statement from the airline.Read More →
NEWSNov 15, 2023Egyptair Orders Ten Airbus A350-900s at Dubai AirshowAs the Dubai Air Show flies by, new airline orders continue to roll in. One of these new orders involves Egyptian flag carrier Egyptair, who has inked a new order for the Airbus A350. The airline's purchase of ten Airbus A350-900s and another order for 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft are part of Egyptair's fleet expansion plans.Read More →
NEWSNov 14, 2023Emirates Places Huge Boeing Order at Dubai AirshowThe 2023 Dubai Air Show has wasted no time in providing some head-turning aviation stories with various new orders in particular. Hometown airline Emirates made sure it was not outdone at the show, placing an order for 95 more Boeing jets and bringing its total order book to an impressive 295 aircraft.Read More →
NEWSSep 25, 2023$49 Getaway: Breeze Airways Announces First Destination in IllinoisAmerican low-cost airline Breeze Airways continues to rapidly expand its network. The carrier just announced its first destination in the State of Illinois.Read More →
NEWSSep 15, 2023Singapore Airlines Passengers Stranded On the Tarmac For Eight HoursTechnical issues are no strange matter in the aviation industry, happening to even the very best of airlines. Passengers traveling aboard a Singapore Airlines flight were stranded for nearly eight hours after their aircraft suffered a technical fault.Read More →
NEWSSep 12, 2023A Massive Lufthansa Group Expansion: SWISS to Washington-Dulles, A380 Service, and a 787 to MinneapolisThe Lufthansa Group announced a considerable expansion this morning that will substantially increase route capacity and alliance connectivity. With the expansion, Lufthansa is set to offer 27 gateways in the summer of 2024.Read More →
NEWSAug 23, 2023Emirates A380 Reportedly Damaged by Drone in Nice, FranceOn August 18, an Emirates Airbus A380 reportedly collided with a drone while landing at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). The incident damaged one of the aircraft's wing slats, forcing the grounding of the jet for several days. This incident comes after Emirates re-introduced the A380 on its Dubai-Nice route after a three-year absence.Read More →
ROUTESAug 11, 2023New Longest A330neo Route: Kuwait Airways Adds Washington DullesThe flag carrier of Kuwait announced its second destination in North America. Notably, its newest route will become the new longest Airbus A330neo in the route on the rare A330-800 variant.Read More →
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