The story of the Boeing 747 and its inception has been told countless times, and among the most persistent myths in commercial aviation history is the belief that the 747’s distinctive raised upper deck was an accidental byproduct of a last-minute styling choice or an aerodynamic miscalculation. Casual observers have assumed that engineers added the […]
Winglets have become ubiquitous on the modern airliners found at the busiest airports around the world in 2026. These small upward curved wing tip additions are more than just sporty-looking flares for modern jetliners. They are very valuable aerodynamic features as they significantly improve the efficiency of the wing design to improve fuel burn and […]
An Emirates Airbus A380 carrying 373 passengers was diverted to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport after severe weather prevented its scheduled arrival at Shanghai Pudong. This left the travelers stranded inside the aircraft for more than 10 hours without functioning air conditioning.
If you are planning on booking a flight , and you don’t want to break the bank, then chances are you’re looking at an economy ticket. Economy class booking may be the least expensive option, but it doesn’t have to be the most cramped. There are a few airlines out there that stand out from […]
The Airbus A380 looked to raise the bar when it came to widebody airliners. Two entire decks, room for over 850 passengers onboard if airlines so desired, the quietest cabin of any long-haul aircraft, and so on. Based on Airbus’ bet, the superjumbo would take the industry into a new era of hub-to-hub-based travel, easing […]
easyJet Group, which includes UK Low Cost Carrier (LCC) easyJet (U2/EZY), has agreed a deal for its sale to Apollo after rival Castlelake pulled out of the bidding war. The sale, valued at £5.7bn (£7.15 per share), will see the US firm take control of the easyJet group which employs over 19,000 people and operates […]
Norse Atlantic Airways has confirmed it will end its ACMI partnership with IndiGo later this year, freeing up six Boeing 787 Dreamliners for new leasing opportunities and expansion across its own long-haul network. The Norwegian long-haul carrier announced that its agreement with India’s largest airline will conclude on the 1st of November 2026 following a […]
The Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II is a comprehensive generational upgrade over the legacy AV-8B Harrier II jump jets and their related British variants. The Harrier was a marvel of engineering when it first entered service, and it enabled modern fighter jets to operate on smaller aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. The type became […]
National Airlines, a Florida-based cargo and charter carrier, has just completed what is widely reported as the longest commercial cargo flight ever flown by a Boeing 777Freighter. On August 4, the airline flew a 777F nonstop from Scotland to Australia, covering a distance of 9,850 nautical miles (11,315 miles or 18,240 km) over the course […]
The International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) has launched a major industry-wide survey aimed at tackling some of the biggest challenges facing aviation as airlines prepare for decades of sustained growth and increasing aircraft complexity. The initiative comes at a time when the aviation industry is experiencing record demand. Flight tracking service Flightradar24 recently recorded its […]