Papua New Guinea’s domestic airline PNG air has taken delivery of a third ATR 72-100. The 12 year old aircraft registered P2-ATX has been leased from Ireland-based lessor ACIA Aero. It previously saw service with Guardia Indonesia and Citilink. READ: ACIA Aero extends credit facility Commenting on the announcement, Brian Fraser, Chief Executive Officer PNG said, […]
The Boeing 747 is a long-range widebody airliner that has dominated the skies for over fifty years. The four-engine aircraft, which features a unique half-double-decker fuselage, has become one of the most notable aircraft in the history of aviation, and is often called the ‘Queen of the Skies.’ However, since the aircraft was first introduced […]
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. The geographic area in Sabah State subject to Level 2 carveout with a K indicator was revised. Exercise normal precautions in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution on islands and maritime areas off […]
The United States Air Force uses a complex, multi-layered system that approaches airspace management with a number of tactics to ensure that military operations are safe, in peacetime or in conflict. The simplest way military air traffic avoids collisions is through airspace separation. The US military has a large number of Military Operations Areas (MOAs) […]
As of 2026, the United States Navy operates 11 active nuclear-powered supercarriers, more than all other nations combined. While the US remains the undisputed leader, other nations are expanding their capabilities. France is the only other country with a nuclear-powered carrier, but the People’s Liberation Army Navy of China now has three conventional ships, powered […]
Upgrading to first class is a most common question that passengers ask themselves during the check-in process. Whether standing at an airport kiosk or scrolling through an airline’s mobile app, passengers often notice an upgrade offer and wonder if the price is worth it. The appeal is obvious – a larger seat, more legroom, complimentary […]
Boeing had a busy 2025 with the certification processes for its long-delayed 777X program. Since flight testing resumed in January last year following a five-month grounding, Boeing has utilized all four of its test aircraft and conducted hundreds of flights across the globe. But why in the world did Boeing fly the Boeing 777X to […]
While there has generally been a lot of excitement surrounding the increased rollout of theAirbus A321XLR, few markets offer the type quite so many opportunities as the transatlantic corridor. The long-range narrowbody is perfect for long, thin routes between secondary cities in Europe and North America that have a good degree of demand, but can’t […]
There was no change to the advisory level. Do not travel to Afghanistan due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, natural disasters, and limited health facilities. Do not travel to Afghanistan for any reason We urge American citizens in Afghanistan to leave immediately. U.S. citizens seeking U.S. government help to leave […]
Oxfordshire based Evolito Limited has been selected to develop a cutting-edge electric wheel taxi system as part of a UK-backed aerospace consortium, in a move aimed at reducing emissions and operating costs during aircraft ground operations. The initiative, known as Project SONATA (System Optimisation of Non-Propulsive Energy in Aircraft Taxi Technologies and Architectures), brings together major […]