Daniel Luo, Author at Aviation for Aviators

05
Dec

Alaska Airlines to Acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion

Daniel Luo / 5 days
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3 min read

On Sunday, Alaskan Airlines announced its plans to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion. This announcement comes after a series of struggles for Hawaiian Airlines in recent years. Hawaiian Airlines has struggled to recover from the pandemic, posting net losses every year since 2020. This year, Hawaiian Airlines has also been dealing with a decrease […]

11
Jun

Plane Crashes in Virginia After Pilot Passes Out

Daniel Luo / 6 months
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2 min read

A private jet crashed in a mountainous region in Virginia on June 4th, 2023 after flying over a restricted airspace in Washington D.C. There were no survivors among four people onboard the aircraft. Details The plane, a Cessna 560 Citation V, belonged to a company owned by multi-millionaire John Rumpel and was registered N611VG. Rumpel […]

10
Jun

The Future of Flying: AI in Aviation

Daniel Luo / 6 months
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3 min read

With the recent proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the world, such as ChatGPT and AI-generated art, how will this revolutionary technology transform the aviation industry and the way we fly? In this article, we will explore some of the ways that AI can be and is being used in the aviation industry. How […]

08
Apr

Atlanta Airport Retains Title for Busiest Airport

Daniel Luo / 8 months
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2 min read

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has once again been named the world’s busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic for the year 2022. According to data published by The Airports Council International (ACI) this Wednesday, Atlanta leads the list of busiest airports by a large margin, with around 93 million passengers passing through the airport […]

27
Nov

China Southern Retires Airbus A380 Fleet

Daniel Luo / 1 year
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3 min read

Earlier this month, Guangzhou-based airline China Southern operated its last Airbus A380 flight from Los Angeles to Guangzhou, marking the end of an era in China for the largest passenger plane in the world. The Last Flight: On November 6th, 2022, the last active China Southern A380, registered B-6139, took off from Los Angeles International […]

06
Sep

How Do Fighter Jets Land On Aircraft Carriers?

Daniel Luo / 1 year
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5 min read

If you’ve ever attempted to land a plane before, perhaps in a simulator or maybe even in real life, you know that it takes a significant amount of runway length to bring a plane to a complete stop. If an entire runway of such a great length is required for an aircraft to land, then […]

19
Jul

Delta Orders 100 Boeing 737 Max 10 Planes

Daniel Luo / 1 year
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3 min read

US-based carrier Delta airlines announced a massive order for one-hundred Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft yesterday on the opening day of the 2022 Farnborough Airshow. The news was rumored to happen after Delta CEO Ed Bastian hinted at a possible agreement with Boeing in a recent interview. This order will be beneficial to both Delta’s […]

07
Jun

Why is Water Not Allowed Through Security?

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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4 min read

One of the most common problems that travelers encounter at the airport is the inability to bring water past the security checkpoint. This rule is often puzzling to many people, as it may seem absurd to prevent people from having something as essential as water. Why is something as harmless as water not allowed through […]

22
Apr

Condor’s New Livery Sparks Debate

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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3 min read

Recently, German airline Condor revealed a new livery design that caused quite an uproar on social media. The new livery, featuring colorful stripes covering the aircraft, is part of Condor’s effort to rebrand themselves after the collapse of Thomas Cook airlines in 2019. Why They Rebranded? Condor’s decision to suddenly change their brand might come […]

18
Mar

Aviation’s Controversy With 5G Networks

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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3 min read

Early this year, the aviation industry and data companies captivated national attention when they encountered obstacles with the deployment of long-awaited 5G networks in areas in proximity to airports. 5G is the 5th and fastest generation of mobile networks, and the rollout of the network had been anticipated for several years. The process was however […]

23
Feb

Qatar Airways Reveals New Retro Livery 777

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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3 min read

To celebrate its 25th Anniversary, Qatar Airways has painted one of its Boeing 777 aircraft in its retro livery. The newly painted aircraft was rolled out last Tuesday and made its first flight with the livery on February 16th. The Boeing 777-300ER repainted with this retro livery is registered as A7-BAC and has been with […]

11
Jan

Retired Delta 777 Converted Into Sports Team Plane

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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3 min read

A retired Delta 777-200ER has found a new life after being picked up by a new owner recently. Delta’s 777s were retired back in October of 2020 due to low usage during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of them were less than 20 years of age at the time. Many considered these 777s too early […]

30
Nov

A340 Lands in Antarctica for the First Time

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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4 min read

Last week, Portuguese charter airline Hi-Fly made aviation history when they landed an Airbus A340 in Antarctica for the first time. The flight was a unique and partially dangerous journey since crew members had to land an aircraft on an ice runway, as opposed to normal paved runways. This first flight to Antarctica will set […]

14
Nov

Recap of Dubai Airshow 2021 Day 1

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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6 min read

The Dubai Airshow, which last took place in November of 2019, has returned this year and is taking place right now from Sunday, November 14th to Thursday, November 18th. The Dubai Airshow is one of the largest aviation events in the world and is held every two years. The event is an opportunity for numerous […]

08
Nov

Transair 737 Crash Recovered From Ocean

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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3 min read

The wreckage from Transair Flight 810, which crashed in July of 2021, was recently recovered from the Pacific Ocean after a month-long process. The salvaged parts will later be used as important parts for a further investigation into the crash. Crash Recap On July 2nd of 2021, Transair Flight 810, operated by a 45-year-old Boeing […]

27
Oct

Where Does The Crew Sleep on Flights?

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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3 min read

On flights lasting several hours, the flight crew on the plane, just like the passengers, also needs to sleep and rest. the flight crew takes turns resting, but they are nowhere to be seen. This article will reveal precisely where these airline crew members disappear during a flight. The location where airline crews rest is […]

20
Oct

What is Italy’s New National Airline ‘ITA’?

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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5 min read

Italy’s new national airline ‘ITA’ recently replaced and ended the operations of Alitalia. What exactly is this new airline; is it just Alitalia under a new name? In this article, we will detail an overview of Italy’s new flagship carrier and why this decision was made. Alitalia’s decline and the birth of ITA Rome-based airline […]

05
Oct

Lufthansa Retiring Last MD-11

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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5 min read

Last Friday, Lufthansa announced the flights for its final remaining MD-11 freighter. The aircraft, registered D-ALCC, will perform its last flight with Lufthansa on October 15th. D-ALCC will be Lufthansa’s last MD-11 out of a total fleet of 19 throughout the years to leave the airline. For the MD-11’s last couple of flights, Lufthansa has […]

28
Sep

Alaskan Start-up Airline ‘Northern Pacific’ Secures 6 Boeing 757s

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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4 min read

Alaska-based start-up airline Northern Pacific recently acquired 6 ex-American Airlines Boeing 757s from the aircraft leasing company AerSale. Most of the aircrafts are over 20 years of age and were retired in January of last year from American Airlines. One of these 6 Boeing 757-200s, previously registered N206UW, is currently going through extensive checks for […]

20
Sep

Can UV Rays From Flying Hurt You?

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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4 min read

When you are souring miles above the surface of the Earth without any cloud cover or protection, can the beaming sunlight from the windows of a plane hurt your skin? Just like a hot summer day on the ground, the strong sunlight from the windows contains UV rays that can cause damage to your skin. […]

05
Sep

Which Airlines Are Evacuating People From Afghanistan?

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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3 min read

As people in Afghanistan scramble to Kabul Airport in a desperate attempt to escape the government takeover of the Taliban, several countries around the world have come together to form a rescue program for the refugees stranded in the unstable country. Countries around the world have chartered aircraft from an array of different airlines to […]

16
Aug

Update: Qatar Airways’ A350 Dispute with Airbus

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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4 min read

There have been further developments in Qatar’s A350 situation with Airbus, as the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) issued an official directive for 13 of Qatar Airways’ A350s to remain grounded last Thursday. The 13 grounded Qatar A350s are to remain out of service until a cause and solution can be determined for the surface […]

09
Aug

The Best Airlines of 2021

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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4 min read

As air travel demand continues to rebound in 2021, and as airlines have recovered from the pandemic last year, which airlines have been recognized as the best operators of this year? Airlineratings.com, a website that ranks airlines in many different categories, recently published its annual assessment for the best airlines this year, and to reach […]

03
Jul

Transair 737 Crashes Off the Coast of Hawaii

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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2 min read

This morning, July 2nd, a Transair Boeing 737 aircraft crashed into the ocean shortly after takeoff. The plane, a Boeing 737-200 registered N810TA, was operating a daily cargo flight between the Hawaiian islands of Honolulu and Kahului when the incident happened.

30
Jun

United Places Largest Aircraft Order in a Decade

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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3 min read

On Tuesday, United Airlines announced the purchase of 270 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus – 200 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 10 aircraft and 70 A321neo aircraft. The MAX 10 and A321 are expected to arrive in 2023, but the MAX 8 planes will start flying this summer. The order will be the largest in […]

23
Jun

New Boeing 737 MAX 10 Completes Its First Flight

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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6 min read

Last Friday, Boeing’s newest and largest variant of the 737 took flight for the first time. The type, named the Boeing 737 MAX 10, is an extended version of the infamous Boeing 737 MAX 8, a plane that had gained a highly critical public impression following its crashes in 2018 and 2019. The 737 MAX […]

18
Jun

Iceland’s New Low Cost Carrier “Play Airlines” Reveals Their First Plane

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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4 min read

Yesterday, Icelandic startup carrier “Play Airlines” revealed several images of their freshly painted Airbus A321neo registered TF-AEW. The images showed the exterior of the aircraft sporting a vibrant red color with the word “play” written in bold white letters across the fuselage, resembling the conceptual images of the plane released back in 2019. Play Airlines […]

06
Jun

Supersonic Air Travel Returning: United Orders 15 Supersonic Jets

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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5 min read

This Thursday, United Airlines announced a purchase of 15 supersonic jets from the Denver-based start-up company Boom Technology. This news comes 18 years after the retirement of the Concorde and when commercial supersonic air travel was last in service. United’s proposal to buy these hyper-fast jets could finally bring supersonic air travel back into the […]

14
May

Travel Demand Skyrockets This Summer

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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5 min read

This summer of 2021, there has been a dramatic uptick in air travel and passenger demand in the aviation industry. Airports are much busier than they initially were at the beginning of the pandemic, and airlines are receiving increasingly more travelers. Parking lots at the airport are filling up with cars, and lines inside the […]

06
May

Stratolaunch Plane Flies For the Second Time Ever

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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5 min read

On April 29th of last week, Stratolaunch, the world’s largest plane by wingspan, flew for its second time ever. The Stratolaunch plane took off from Mojave Air and Space Port at 10:28 AM and stayed in the air for 3 hours and 14 minutes before returning. It reached a maximum altitude of 14,000 feet and […]

29
Apr

747-300 Returns to the Skies

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

The least popular variant of the 747 has been unexpectedly brought back into commercial service after being absent for almost 2 years. A few weeks ago, Iranian based carrier “Mahan Air” reactivated one of their old 747-300s after it had been on the ground since 2015. Only 81 747-300s were ever built, and almost all […]

21
Apr

Electrical Issues Found on Boeing 737 MAX

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

As the Boeing 737 MAX planes have been gradually reinstated into service this past year, another problem has emerged with the infamous aircraft. Just a couple of months after the FAA approved of the aircraft’s re-entry into service, Boeing has discovered a production error in several of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and has called for […]

13
Apr

Why Was the Concorde Retired?

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

Almost 50 years ago, the first commercial supersonic jet was introduced into the world, revolutionizing air travel and opening a new chapter in the way people flew. Flying at 2 times the speed of sound and faster than the spin of the Earth, Concorde was a peak of innovation in aviation, and it allowed people […]

30
Mar

What Are Those Small Holes On Airplane Windows?

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

If you’ve ever been in an airplane, you might’ve noticed that there’s a small hole in the bottom of your window. If you haven’t noticed it before, look for it next time; it’s on every plane. If you have noticed it before, you might have wondered whether it should be there and whether it was […]

23
Mar

Which Planes Are Used for Short, Medium, and Long Haul Flights?

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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5 min read

Have you ever wondered which type of aircraft you were going to be flying on when travelling? Were you going to fly on a relatively large plane or a small one? The answer depends on the type of route you were travelling on. Aircraft are specifically designed to operate routes of a certain distance, so […]

16
Mar

How to Find the Cheapest Airfares

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

Searching for the cheapest airfares online can be a long and difficult process for many flyers. Finding a cheap price and a good deal for your airfares could take hours of searching and it could impede your travel plans. Whether it’s the cheapest ticket or the most worth-it, almost everyone wishes to find the best […]

08
Mar

Why Environmental Activists Broke Into Paris Airport and Painted a Plane Green

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

Overview Last Friday, a group of nine climate change activists from the organization Greenpeace broke into Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and painted an Air France 777-200ER green. The activists scaled the airport fence with ladders early in the morning and were able to gain access to the airport tarmac and vandalize the plane. The […]

01
Mar

FAA Grounds Multiple Boeing 777 Aircraft

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

Following the engine failure of United’s 777 last week, the FAA has requested an immediate grounding of all Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines. The particular engine comes with hollow fan blades, which are believed to be the cause for the incident last week. The FAA will be conducting thermal […]

23
Feb

Boeing 777 Engine Falls Apart Over Denver

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

This Saturday, a United Airlines flight experienced a severe engine failure shortly after taking off from Denver International Airport. The aircraft was performing flight UA328, a daily scheduled flight from Denver to Honolulu when the accident happened. The aircraft involved was a 26-year-old Boeing 777-200 registered as N772UA; it was the fifth Boeing 777 that […]

16
Feb

Uncertain Future For The 777x

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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3 min read

Background Information Boeing’s latest aircraft, the 777-9x, is part of the new generation of twin-engine widebody jets and was first announced in 2013 in response to the Airbus A350. The flagship aircraft is marketed as the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine aircraft, combining features of the Boeing 787 and iconic Boeing 777. It features […]

08
Feb

The Pandemic is Diminishing Pilots’ Flying Abilities

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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5 min read

Last year, thousands of airline pilots were furloughed and suspended from their jobs due to the novel coronavirus. Many of these employees went through hard times and struggled to make a living during the pandemic last year. With improvements in this new year, numerous airline pilots are finally returning to the skies after a dramatic […]

01
Feb

The 3 Airline Alliances: SkyTeam, Star Alliance, Oneworld

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

Airline alliances have been around for a couple of decades now, and they have proven to be great marketing strategies for the aviation industry. Airline alliances bring together several different airlines around the world and encourage travelers to fly with these airlines by offering certain perks. This benefits not only the travelers, but also the […]

24
Jan

How Pets Travel In Airplanes?

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

Have you ever wondered where pets go when you bring them on an airplane? If passengers are not allowed to have pets in the main cabin, where do they go? People are usually concerned about several different things, such as the engine noise, temperature, and other factors when they bring their furry little friends onto […]

18
Jan

Will Aviation Make a Return in 2021?

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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3 min read

With the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine and a possible end to this pandemic in 2021, is the aviation industry finally making a comeback in this new year? The answers are uncertain right now, but in this article, we will try to analyze and predict the future of the aviation industry. Last year, the aviation […]

05
Jan

Saudi Arabia Reopens Borders And Airspace With Qatar

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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3 min read

This Monday evening, the nation of Saudi Arabia announced the reopening of its maritime borders and airspace with Qatar, normalizing the tensions between the two countries following a 3-year conflict. This is a major breakthrough and a huge step forward for the two countries. It is a significant event for the aviation industry in both […]

04
Jan

How Does WIFI Work on a Plane?

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

Have you ever wondered how WIFI works on a plane? How does a plane have an internet connection thousands of feet up in the sky when even a phone doesn’t have cellular data or any type of service? Furthermore, how is this connection strong enough to accommodate the hundreds of passengers onboard? Internet connection on […]

28
Dec

Transportation of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

Ever since the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine, the aviation industry has been playing a critical role in the transportation of this valuable asset. Countries all around the world are in urgent need of this vaccine, and the world is counting on it to put an end to the global pandemic. However, the transportation of […]

21
Dec

Spirit Airlines Flight Skids Off Runway in Icy Conditions

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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3 min read

Last Thursday on December 17th, 2020, a Spirit Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Baltimore skid off the runway due to icy weather conditions. The flight, NK696, was operating a daily service between Las Vegas, Nevada to Baltimore, Maryland with an Airbus A320.The incident occurred just hours after the region was hit by a snowstorm […]

14
Dec

How Airline Food Has Been Impacted By COVID-19

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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3 min read

This year, the airline industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been a tough year in aviation and many things have changed. One particularly interesting change that has occurred this year is the change in the food service of airlines. Food has been a key part of the flying experience, and this […]

06
Dec

Why Flying is Safer Than Grocery Shopping During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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6 min read

Yes, that title is correct. Flying is safer than grocery shopping during this global pandemic. How could flying on a plane, the main cause for the spread of COVID-19, be safer than grocery shopping? It may seem unbelievable, but it’s true. Even the thought of flying during the pandemic may terrify many people, but rest […]