The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the most popular variant of the 737 MAX among the roughly 2,200 aircraft delivered and 4,848 ordered for the family. It is a touch smaller than the 737 MAX 9 with a slightly higher range. That makes it suitable for unique missions that demand a narrowbody aircraft capable of […]
New Pacific’s liquidation is a story about three very different kinds of assets all being sold under a single label in a single auction. A pair of still-useful Boeing 757-200s will be sold, alongside an engineless airframe and a Part 121 operating certificate that, due to the operating structures and regulatory requirements for new airlines, […]
Air travel demand keeps rising, and so does the competition between airlines. On busy routes, carriers try to outdo one another in many ways, be it with flight schedules or in terms of what they offer passengers on the ground and on board. Premium cabin products have become key in setting airlines apart. In recent […]
Airliners are not just tasked with carrying passengers and freight, but they also carry the manufacturer’s branding. An aircraft type’s name becomes shorthand for its capabilities, its safety record, and the maintenance and training ecosystem built around it. This is why Boeing’s 1997 acquisition of McDonnell Douglas raised an obvious question, as Boeing never chose […]
If you were planning on booking a flight in the United States or internationally, and you don’t want to break the bank, then chances are you’re looking at a ‘Coach’ 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 […]
Cabo Verde Airlines will restart flights between the Cape Verde islands and the United States on March 31, restoring a key transatlantic link that has been absent for several years, reports Aviation Week. The carrier intends to operate the route with a Boeing 737 MAX 8, connecting the island nation with Rhode Island T. F. […]
There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Togo due to risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Northern border region near Burkina Faso due to risk of […]
Which New York airport actually offers the best airline lounges? For an area that has three major airports to choose from, it’s no easy decision, but there are some key differences to note. With the recent multi-billion dollar overhauls of the region’s aviation infrastructure, the answer is no longer as simple as picking the closest […]
Airbus introduced the A350 family in the mid-2000s as its direct response to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The widebody was designed to deliver efficiency, long-haul capability, and passenger comfort, and it has since become a key part of many global fleets. The family includes two main variants: the A350-900, which is known for its range […]
A routine Monday morning domestic flight turned into a far more serious event for passengers on United Airlines Flight 1207 after the aircraft was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) shortly after takeoff on March 9. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 had departed for Jacksonville, Florida, but instead circled back to New […]