NEWSFeb 05, 2024UK Royal Air Force Fighter Jets Escort SAS Airbus A320neo to Manchester AirportA Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Connect Airbus A320neo was recently escorted by the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force fighter jets following a loss of communication. The flight landed safely at its destination airport in Manchester.Read More →
INFORMATIONALFeb 03, 2024Which Airports Offer Nonstop Flights to All Six Inhabited Continents?Air travel has enhanced global connectivity over the past several decades. Journeys that would have once taken weeks or months to complete now only take hours. Not even a decade ago, very few airports offered nonstop flights to all six inhabited continents. Today, that number has increased thanks to advancements in aircraft technology.Read More →
NEWSFeb 02, 2024Athens Airport Raises €785 Million in IPO Amid High Passenger Traffic, Including New Flights From ChicagoAthens International Airport (AIA) completed its initial public offering (IPO) on January 25, raising a staggering €785 million ($848 million) in a landmark deal. This impressive sum surpasses initial expectations and marks the biggest listing on the Greek stock exchange since 2000, signifying a significant vote of confidence in the airport's future and the broader Greek tourism industry.Read More →
NEWSJan 31, 2024United Airlines Boeing 737-800 Flight Diverts to Denver After Cracked Windshield DiscoveredA routine flight from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) took an unexpected turn on January 28. A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 carrying 166 passengers and seven crew members was forced to divert to Denver International Airport (DEN) due to a crack in the windshield that was discovered.Read More →
NEWSJan 28, 2024How Chiefs and 49ers Fans Can Fly to Super Bowl LVIII in Las VegasChiefs and 49ers fans are excited to see their teams play in the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII on February 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. Many airlines - including American, Delta, and United - have added extra flights to accommodate fans in Kansas City and the San Francisco Bay Area. Fans in other cities can also visit the Super Bowl through additional flights from other airports nationwide. Read More →
NEWSJan 26, 2024Virgin Atlantic Flight Grounded After Passenger Spots Four Missing Bolts on WingOn January 15, a Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to New York City's JFK Airport (JFK) was canceled moments before takeoff after an observant passenger spotted four missing bolts on the Airbus A330's wing.Read More →
NEWSJan 24, 2024U.S. Airlines' Fourth Quarter Earnings: What Is Behind Their Strong Performance?The fourth quarter of 2023 (Q4 2023) yielded strong results for America's "Big Five" airlines. These are the U.S.' five largest airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Many factors are behind these strong financial results, and airlines face multiple headwinds going into 2024.Read More →
NEWSJan 12, 2024Al-Shabaab Terrorists Seize United Nations Helicopter in Somalia, Raising Security ConcernsA United Nations contracted helicopter crash landed in Somalia after an apparent accident, after which it was captured by the armed group al-Shabab. The incident, involving a Mi-8MTV-1, has raised concerns about the group's capabilities and the safety of humanitarian operations in the region.Read More →
NEWSDec 20, 2023UK Government's Rwanda Deportation Plan Hit by Airline Refusal and Rising CostsPrime Minister Rishi Sunak's flagship policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is facing further turbulence, with airlines refusing to fly the controversial flights and the estimated costs rising. This latest setback adds to a growing list of obstacles threatening to derail the plan entirely. Read More →
NEWSDec 09, 2023Dubai's DXB Airport Set to be Replaced by New Mega Airport before 2040The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become one of the world's major players in the aviation industry over the past two decades. Emirates and Etihad Airways are synonymous with global connectivity and major lifestyle brands, while Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become major business and leisure travel destinations. The UAE is expanding its airport infrastructure and leading discussions on decarbonizing aviation to maintain its global leadership in the aviation sector.Read More →
