A Boeing 747 Once Flew With 5 Engines
In 2016, Qantas needed to quickly transport a new replacement engine to Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite the fact that cargo planes are frequently used to transport aircraft parts, the Australian…
In 2016, Qantas needed to quickly transport a new replacement engine to Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite the fact that cargo planes are frequently used to transport aircraft parts, the Australian…
Have you ever wondered what those rods protruding from the trailing edge of an aircraft wing are? Some may believe they are aerials or sensors, but it is much simpler…
Boeing returned to the commercial aviation industry following World War II with the Stratocruiser, a new long-range airliner (Model 377). Like its military counterpart, the C-97, it was based on…
The COMAC C919 is a part of China's efforts to gain significant market share in the production of large commercial airliners. And after receiving type certification from the Civil Aviation…
63 years ago, on September 29, 1959, Braniff Flight 542, traveling from Houston to Dallas, broke up in midair 41 minutes after taking off. The aircraft involved in the incident…
As we continue our series on airlines, we’ll talk about Singapore Airlines.IATA: SQ, ICAO: SIA Part 8; Singapore Air Lines: The national carrier of Singapore is Singapore Airlines, and Singapore…
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) telescope, NASA's flying observatory, has now retired after its last flight that took off from the Palmdale regional airport in California at 9:14…
Iberia, a major European customer with 20 A350s on order and 14 in service, recently received the 500th A350, an A350-900. Beyond being a symbol, the 500th A350 represents a…
On the 29th of September 2022, the C919, COMAC's first Chinese-produced narrowbody aircraft, received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The certification was presented at a…
The cockpits of modern commercial aircraft are technological marvels, packed with features that aid pilots in their work. One example is the heads-up displays (HUDs) on a plane. But how…
Virgin Atlantic has announced that the airline will join the global airline alliance; SkyTeam, as early as 2023. Delta Air Lines has a 49% ownership stake in the British long-haul…
Let's take a quick free Flight. Operated by your device, to 60 years ago, and learn how people were booking their flights at that time. We hope that you enjoy…
The A380 is the world's only fully double-decked aircraft, but as the pandemic left many airlines retiring them, this brings us the question, are they actually worth all the hype?…
Many similarities can be found in any plane's cockpit, including an array of switches, information screens, and more. However, depending on the manufacturer, you may notice the presence of a…
Sudanese conglomerate DAL Group and Air Arabia announced last week, Thursday, September 22, plans to launch "Air Arabia Sudan," a new airline based at Sudan's Khartoum International Airport. https://twitter.com/airarabiagroup/status/1572929224427675652?s=20&t=_-7Bldusu1fUHpMKCQ3NaA Air…
The "World Airline Awards," often referred to as "the Oscars of the aviation industry," and after being held virtually for the last two years, this year's edition, "2022 World Airline…
Boeing, the US aerospace giant, forecasted the Middle East market for the next 20 years, anticipating hundreds of planes to join the sector to fulfill passenger demand, requiring 202,000 new…