A Delta Air Lines ground crew member has died following a ramp accident at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The accident, which occurred just before 11:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, saw an airport tug vehicle slam into a jet bridge while a Delta Airbus A321 was parked at the gate.
Aviation has always been an unlikely crossroads of people and backgrounds. You can fly a 12-hour leg with someone who grew up half a world away or sees life through a completely different lens. And yet, for all that variety, pilots are more alike than they seem. Spend enough time around crews, and you notice […]
Being a Flight Attendant is not easy and often means working long hours in fairly cramped conditions and sometimes dealing with issues and problem passengers. Acts of kindness are quite rare these days, and the days of glamorous air travel have long gone, for both passengers and crew. Having said that, we will try to […]
The return of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 to service is inching closer to reality, with Boeing designing a hardware fix and a rigorous maintenance protocol. This may pave the way for the tri-jets to return to service, although it will require a rigorous inspection and sign-off from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
As global supply chains become more fragmented and just-in-time delivery requirements more stringent, the financial architecture supporting these operations has grown exponentially more intricate. Finance leaders at cargo airlines, ground handlers and third-party logistics providers now need to account for the multifaceted way that value is exchanged across borders, partners and service tiers. Why revenue […]
There was no change to the advisory level. The “crime” indicator was added. An area of increased risk was added. The Advisory Summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Rwanda due to crime and unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Musanze District within 10 kilometers of Rwanda’s border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
Reaching 51,000 feet (15,544.8 meters) is a transformative moment in a pilot’s career, marking the transition from traditional flight into a realm that feels distinctly extraterrestrial. At this altitude, the familiar bright blue of the troposphere deepens into a rich, space-like indigo, and the horizon begins to exhibit a perceptible downward curve. This guide explores […]
Braathens Regional Airlines has completed a sale and leaseback (SLB) transaction for two ATR 72-600 aircraft with ACIA Aero Leasing. The turboprops, MSN 1348 and 1357, are deployed on regional routes in Sweden and Northern Europe under Braathens’ long-standing capacity agreement with SAS, supporting feeder traffic into the wider network. READ: Braathens agrees TCS deal with […]
The Toulouse Criminal Court has convicted two passengers for disruptive behaviour on a Ryanair flight, handing down suspended sentences of up to 10 months and a combined financial penalty exceeding €10,000. The ruling relates to an incident on 17 May 2025, when the passengers caused significant disruption on flight FR9251 from London Stansted to Ibiza. […]
Hybrid eVTOL developer Horizon Aircraft has priced a $20 million equity offering as it seeks to accelerate progress on its Cavorite X7 programme. The NASDAQ-listed company confirmed it has entered into a definitive agreement with institutional investors for the sale of approximately 9.25 million Class A ordinary shares, with gross proceeds expected to reach $20 […]