The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a passenger safety campaign urging travellers not to take cabin baggage during an aircraft evacuation. Supported by aviation safety regulators including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the ‘Save a life, not a bag’ campaign reinforces what passengers must do […]
The Boeing 787 was the first commercial airliner built primarily from carbon fiber reinforced polymer, a material choice that promised lighter weight, better fuel efficiency, lower maintenance costs, and a more comfortable passenger cabin than any aluminum aircraft could deliver. More than 1,200 Dreamliners are now in service worldwide, and the airframe has largely delivered […]
![Lufthansa Expands: 9 New Routes For The Summer [Map & List]](https://static0.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a350.jpg "Lufthansa Expands: 9 New Routes For The Summer [Map & List]")
Lufthansa necessarily plays a critical role at its two hubs of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Munich Airport (MUC). Cirium Diio data shows that it has 52% of FRA’s services, which rises to 56% for MUC. Of course, the share changes depending on the geography. It is, for example, overwhelmingly dominant domestically, as it provides nearly […]
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. Embassy operations. Do Not Travel to Mali for any reason due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, unrest and health. Advisory summary Do not travel to Mali for any reason. Due to safety risks, family members […]
Dozens of jet airliners are retired every year, but few have followed a path quite as unusual as the regional jets sitting idle at Mexico’s Toluca International Airport(TLC). Once intended to play a major role in a growing airline’s network, these aircraft became part of one of the most distinctive fleet stories in modern commercial […]
Icelandair is bringing forward the end of one of the most important aircraft chapters in its history. The Icelandic flag carrier, long associated with the Boeing 757 and its ability to connect smaller European and North American markets through Keflavik Airport, now plans to retire the type this coming winter rather than keep it flying […]
How many hours can the Airbus A380 fly nonstop without refueling? It’s a question that continues to fascinate aviation enthusiasts, passengers, and airline planners, even as production of the world’s largest passenger jet has ended. Apart from being the largest commercial jet, it can fly long-haul, covering an impressive distance of 8,000 nautical miles (14,800 […]
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Everyone knows that Emirates is overwhelmingly the world’s largest Airbus A380 operator. Ch-aviation shows it has 116 superjumbos, of which 27 are grounded for regular maintenance, reconfiguration into the new 569-seat layout, or parked as an ongoing consequence of the war in Iran.
German carrier Condor is set to deploy the Embraer E190 on a surprisingly long intercontinental route this summer. Clocking in at almost four-and-a-half hours, Condor will begin flying the E190 between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) starting June 26.
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do Not Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak in Ituri Province in the DRC. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to crime, unrest, terrorism, kidnapping, and health. Advisory summary The U.S. government […]