IndiGo Orders 30 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft
Youssef Yahya
IndiGo has placed an order with Airbus for 30 A350-900 aircraft, marking a pivotal shift towards long-haul international travel. This strategic move signifies IndiGo’s ambitious plans to capitalize on the…
2024
Emirates Unveils the First 9 Destinations for its Brand-New A350 Aircraft
Emirates has unveiled the initial destinations that will be graced by its brand-new A350 aircraft, set to enter service in September 2024. With ten A350s expected to join the fleet…
British Airways Flight Evacuated in Bermuda After Bomb Threat
A major scare unfolded at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) on Sunday, May 5th, when a British Airways Boeing 777-200ER was forced to abandon its takeoff due to a…
Can an Aircraft Fly With Only One Engine?
While the sight of a flaming engine might send shivers down the spine of any passenger, the reality is that modern twin-engine aircraft are designed to handle engine failure and…
What Happened to MD-12?
In the 1990s, McDonnell Douglas sought to challenge the dominance of the Boeing 747 on international routes. Responding to a distinct air travel landscape, the company designed the MD-12, a…
FAA Investigates Unauthorized Cockpit Access on United Flight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation following unauthorized access to the cockpit during a United Airlines flight. The incident involved a member of the Colorado Rockies coaching…
Aviation Hobbies to Try in 2024
Ryan Sloan
Do you love aviation and want to get more involved with it? It may be hard to get up and go fly on a plane every day, but with these…
Boeing Defends 787 Dreamliner Construction Integrity Amid Whistleblower Alleged Structural Flaws
On Monday, April 15th, Boeing defended the fuselage construction of the Boeing 787 aircraft. The company faced claims from a whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, a former engineer, who last week claimed…
Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 Evacuation Slide Deployed Accidentally at London Gatwick
Delta Air Lines flight DL63 from London Gatwick (LGW) to New York (JFK) experienced a delay due to the accidental deployment of an evacuation slide. The aircraft involved was a…
Could ‘Break Up’: Boeing Whistleblower Alleges Structural Flaws in 787 Dreamliner
Boeing whistleblower allegations are confronting the company with claims that its 787 Dreamliner aircraft possess structural defects potentially leading to disintegration after thousands of flights. These allegations intensify the ongoing…
Middle East Air Travel Impact Following Iran’s Retaliation on Israel
Major airlines across the Middle East announced they would resume operations in the region after canceling or rerouting some flights as Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel…
Proposal to Rename Washington Dulles International Airport After Donald Trump
Republican lawmakers are proposing the renaming of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to honor former and potentially future U.S. President Donald Trump. The bill was introduced by Republican House Representative…
Austrian Airlines Halts Flights to Iran Amid Regional Tensions
Austrian Airlines has suspended flights to Iran, following Lufthansa’s similar decision, due to rising regional tensions. Typically, the airline schedules six weekly flights between Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Tehran’s…
Scoot Receives its First Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines has officially received its first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft from the lessor Azorra during a formal ceremony held at Embraer’s facility in Brazil. This…
What Happened to Trump’s Airline: The Trump Shuttle?
Donald Trump is a name that conjures up images of real estate, reality TV, and, of course, politics. However, fewer may remember Trump’s foray into the airline industry with the…
Qantas’ Oldest A380 Returns to Commercial Service
Qantas’ first A380, VH-OQA, has returned to commercial service. This aircraft, 16.2 years old and the 14th A380 to be manufactured, carries the Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 014. Analysis of…
Allegations Claims Some Quality Issues on Boeing 787 & 777
A Boeing quality engineer has reported allegations against the United States aircraft manufacturer, accusing it of compromising on processes for the Boeing 787 and 777 models. The Federal Aviation Administration…
Ram Air Turbine (RAT): Aircraft’s Secret Weapon
In the realm of aviation, safety is paramount. One of the lesser-known yet crucial components of an aircraft’s safety system is the Ram Air Turbine (RAT). This article aims to…
Boeing and Airbus Discuss Splitting Operations of Key Supplier Spirit AeroSystems
Boeing and Airbus are reportedly in talks to divide the operations of their top supplier, Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc. This potential agreement comes in the wake of Spirit AeroSystems facing…
NTSB Releases Initial Findings on UA2477 Runway Excursion Incident in Houston
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published a preliminary report concerning a runway excursion incident involving United Airlines flight 2477 (UA2477). The event occurred on the morning of March…