Lufthansa has just buoyed its order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. By exercising options for an additional 20 aircraft earlier in September, the German flag carrier took its order book with Boeing for such models to a total of 60. Interestingly, this meant the carrier had moved to bolster its commitment to the latest generation […]
A battle is brewing in America’s finest city. Alaska Airlines, which forged its reputation decades ago by building up a large hub in the Pacific Northwest, has been boosting its presence in Southern California by adding more and more flights at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Historically, Southwest Airlines has been the number one airline […]
A runway is the operational lifeblood of global commercial aviation. For international hub airports handling thousands of daily flight operations, raw runway capacity determines peak arrival throughput, airborne queuing, and ground taxi times. Land footprint often grabs headlines, as it’s the metric most commonly used to compare airports. Often overlooked, airfield configuration and active runway […]
The Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 being used as a temporary Air Force One is undergoing interior “cosmetic upgrades,” according to an administration source cited by ABC News. However, officials have not said whether the aircraft is receiving the more consequential defensive systems President Donald Trump previously said would be added. The uncertainty leaves unanswered the central […]
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will soon offer the ability for passengers booking tickets to mix cash and airline miles to make a booking. The airline sent details of the new policy to its AAdvantage frequent flyers on Friday, which explained that the airline would allow travelers more flexibility when it comes to purchasing a ticket.
A 71-year-old male died onboard a United Airlines flight from Japan to the United States this week, forcing the Boeing 787-9 aircraft to be diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 29, aboard UA flight 142. In a report by People, the male passenger experienced a medical emergency during the […]
A BoeingKC-46 Pegasus can burn through more than four gallons of jet fuel for every mile it flies, at least if the aircraft is judged by the same crude miles-per-gallon calculation used for a car. That sounds less like the efficiency of a modern military aircraft and more like a problem waiting to be solved. […]
From November 1, Emirates will deploy the Airbus A350-900 to its first US market. The aircraft will fly between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) daily, replacing the existing Boeing 777 aircraft on the route. Florida has been an important gateway for the Emirati carrier since it began services to the Sunshine […]
Commercial aviation is made up of a very diverse group of aircraft today. There are propeller planes, twin-engine planes, three-engine planes, and four-engine planes. Among these, few aircraft are more iconic than the Airbus A380. Its massive wingspan, four engines, and full-length double-deck make it recognizable even to those outside the aviation community. The A380 […]
Erling Haaland has sued the airline Norwegian Air Shuttle because of a marketing post that mimicked his eye-catching blond ponytail. The Norway and Manchester City number nine, widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time, is taking action against the post that superimposed his ponytail onto the aircraft.