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.
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.