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United Boeing 737-8 MAX Suffered a Main Gear Collapse During Landing at Houston

A runway incident involving a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 occurred at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport today. According to the latest updates from the airport, the aircraft veered off the taxiway, contradicting initial speculation of a gear collapse. This incident took place shortly after it was reported that a different United Airlines Boeing […]

Scotland Authorities Arrest United Airlines Pilot for Carrying a Taser in Luggage

At approximately 09:00 local time on January 20, 2024, an incident involving a United Airlines pilot occurred at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) as the pilot was arrested after security personnel reportedly found a Taser in his checked luggage. This incident took place at a security checkpoint while the pilot was preparing for a transatlantic flight to […]

United Airlines Airbus A319 Makes an Emergency Landing Due to a Door Warning Alert

A United Airlines Airbus A319 traveling from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) earlier this week was forced to divert and make an emergency landing due to a door warning alert. The light showed in the cockpit immediately after the flight took off, resulting in a two-hour delay. The incident occurred on […]

Breaking: United Finds Loose Bolts on Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft Plug Doors

United Airlines, one of the world’s largest operators of the Boeing 737 MAX 9, has recently discovered several loose bolts in the door plug installations on some of its aircraft. This revelation comes in the wake of a serious incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, where an emergency exit door plug was blown […]

Boeing, NASA, and United Airlines Collaborate to Test SAF Benefits with Air-to-Air Flights

In an epoch where environmental concerns are paramount, three giants from the aerospace and airline industries unite. Boeing, NASA, and United Airlines are collaborating on a series of in-flight tests, probing the impact of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on contrails and non-carbon emissions. The overarching goal is a profound one: to discern the holistic potential […]

United Airlines Expands Fleet with 60 More Airbus A321neos

United Airlines has recently announced an order for 60 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft. This move is a significant part of the airline’s “United Next” initiative, aimed at integrating new, state-of-the-art aircraft into its global fleet. With this new order, United’s direct purchase commitment from Airbus now stands at 180 A321 aircraft, including previous orders of […]

STEM

United Airlines’ $1.25 Million Investment Empowers STEM Education in Schools

United Airlines has announced a remarkable initiative to allocate $1.25 million towards funding various STEM projects in schools across selected cities. By teaming up with the nonprofit organization DonorsChoose, the airline aims to assist educators and families in coping with the escalating costs of classroom supplies and resources. DonorsChoose: Empowering Educators Since 2000 DonorsChoose, initially […]

United Airlines

United Airlines Pilot Banned for Intoxication on Transatlantic Flight

A United Airlines pilot has been banned from flying for a year by a Paris court after attempting to fly while intoxicated on a transatlantic flight from Paris’ Charles-de-Gaulle Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. The 63-year-old captain, identified as Henry W., was removed from the Boeing 777 aircraft after failing a breathalyzer test, which […]

Codeshare

Fly Further with Emirates & United Airlines’ Codeshare Partnership for Enhanced Travel Options

On March 30th, Emirates and United Airlines began their codeshare partnership, which will provide passengers with better connectivity options when flying between the US and the Middle East. The partnership was announced six months ago with the goal of increasing interlining activities and establishing a codeshare agreement between the two airlines. Enhancing Customer Offerings The codeshare partnership […]

United Airlines and Archer Aviation to Launch First Air Taxi Route in Chicago

United Airlines and Archer Aviation have announced plans to launch Chicago’s first commercial air taxi route. The partnership aims to reduce airport commute time in the city by transporting passengers between Chicago O’Hare airport and the city center in just 10 minutes, as opposed to the current hour-long journey during peak times. The companies plan […]

Emirates & United Airlines Announce a Codeshare Agreement

On Wednesday 14th of September 2022, United and Emirates announced a historic commercial agreement that will expand each airline’s network and provide customers with easier access to hundreds of destinations in the United States and around the world. The announcement was made during a ceremonial event at the United Airlines hangar at Washington Dulles International […]

In-flight meals over time

Most airlines are working hard to develop and improve their services, International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted a double of airline travelers by 2035. One of the most important ways is to offer premium in-flight meals. Through this article, we will see some important developments in the in-flight meals over time. The first flight ever […]

Which Airlines Are Evacuating People From Afghanistan?

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 […]

United Places Largest Aircraft Order in a Decade

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 […]

United Airlines Plans To Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel By 2029

United Airlines has announced a firm order of 15 “Overture” jets from Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic, with an option for 35 more, contingent upon the new airliner meeting United’s safety, operating and sustainability requirements. Specifications The new supersonic jet by Boom Supersonic, dubbed Overture, promises the following: Passenger capacity: 65 – 88 Length: 205 […]