There’s no such thing as “the best airline in the world”?! sounds
There’s no such thing as “the best airline in the world”?! Let me explain.. Whether it be for…
Is a smooth landing the measure of a good pilot?
Is a smooth landing the measure of a good pilot?Many people think that the type of the aircraft…
ANA All Nippon Airways suffers flaming engine problem
ANA All Nippon Airways flight en route from Fukuoka to Tokyo had to turn around and land at…
Heathrow Airport expansion delayed again; expected in 2028-2029
After running into multiple delays, the expansion of the United Kingdom’s busiest airport, London Heathrow International Airport (LHR),…
Going places: where does Qatar Airways fly next? (Part II)
To read Part 1 of the in-depth look of the current situation of Qatar Airways, please read the…
Air France-KLM Group confirms order for 60 Airbus A220-300s
Air France-KLM Group has confirmed its order for 60 Airbus A220-300s. The aircraft will all be operated by…
Lufthansa A340 reaches the Atlantic, U-turns back to Germany
If long-haul flights were not exhausting enough, passengers on a scheduled Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) flight to New York…
Jetstar Airways cuts capacity, considers sale of three Boeing 787
As the Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP), Jetstar Airways pilot members together with Transport Workers Union (TWU)…
Southwest reaches deal with Boeing over expected 737 MAX damages
Southwest Airlines (LUV) says it will share some of the Boeing 737 MAX compensation money with its employees,…
Boeing 777X loses Qantas’ Project Sunrise to Airbus A350
Qantas picked its favorite: Airbus could be the manufacturer to break the record for the longest commercial connection in…
Disoriented contractor prompts A300F takeoff abort in Heathrow
A driver, who became disoriented, accidentally entered a runway in London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), prompting the air traffic…
Abu Dhabi low-cost rumble: Wizz Air versus Air Arabia and Etihad
On December 12, 2019, Wizz Air announced that it plans to establish its first subsidiary outside of Europe,…
Italy’s Bologna airport has new Lamborghini for planes to follow
No, this is not the super fleet of the Dubai police force, but it comes close. Italian luxury…
Jetstar’s A320 double go-around caused by landing gear oversight
Two Jetstar Airways pilots have found themselves under the spotlight after the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released…
Dubai airport disrupted by floods day before holiday rush
Heavy rain has disrupted operations of the Dubai International Airport (DXB). While flights are departing and arriving with…
Boeing discarded 787 lightning protection, despite FAA objections
U.S. authorities question Boeing 787 Dreamliners lightning protection New concerns have emerged about Boeing 787 Dreamliner wing design…
Ultra-long range flight “trials” and PR magic behind them
Over the past few months, a lot of noise had been generated by airlines regarding their ultra-long-range flights.…
Lufthansa maintenance goes wrong, three workers injured
Spirit Airlines (S64) (SAVE) 31-strong Airbus A319 fleet appears to have just gotten one airplane short. An A319-100…