Aerial refueling is both a demanding and essential operation for the airborne assets of the United States military. The US Navy routinely uses this organic fleet capability to extend operations and provide fuel to its aviators in emergency situations. For many years, the role of tactical fleet refueler has been assigned to multirole fighters, allowing […]
Five people were killed when an Amazon Prime Air-branded Boeing 767-300F freighter overran a runway at Miami International Airport (MIA) last month, but the newly released preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) provides the clearest reconstruction yet of how the accident unfolded. Flight 7598, operated by 21 Air on behalf of Amazon, […]
Air travel demand continues to grow, and so does competition between airlines, particularly on long-haul routes where carriers are looking for new ways to attract passengers. Many airlines are investing in their premium cabins, adding new business class seats, private suites, and dedicated lounges. They are also retrofitting these products onto aircraft already in their […]
Delta Air Lines has long-haul flights from 11 US hubs and airports. They include Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), which, as you will know by now, will see the first service to the ever-popular Italian city of Venice next summer.
In the race to become the next global megahub, San Diego International Airport (SAN) is outcompeting not only every other airfield in the United States, but up-and-coming hubs in booming markets like Asia and Europe as well. This year, SAN beat out other rapidly expanding international ports like Hanoi (HAN) and Zurich (ZRH) for annual […]
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird remains the undisputed speed king of the skies. To this day, its legendary 2,200 mph transpacific speeds have never been equaled, even by the legendary Concorde. Even modern civilian supersonic projects like Boom are likely never to surpass it.
Australia is preparing to open its first major greenfield airport in more than half a century, and the project is already reshaping airline strategy long before the first commercial flight departs. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is scheduled to open this month on a vast site at Badgerys Creek, around 50 kilometers west […]
Global air travel demand is expected to grow significantly over the coming decades. According to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest Long-Term Demand Projections, global passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050, reaching 20.8 trillion revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) under the organization’s mid-range scenario. All regions are expected to see higher […]
Denver International Airport (DEN) has lost the top spot for the busiest airport for the world’s largest low-cost carrier, Southwest Airlines. The hybrid carrier, historically one of the largest operators at the Colorado airport, has seen the title of busiest base and airport go to Las Vegas.
United Airlines serves more airports globally than any other carrier. They are from multiple hubs, including Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Despite the Federal Aviation Administration flight cap, the Star Alliance member is increasingly fighting with American Airlines at ORD, partly to secure more gates.