The Boeing 777X cannot take off with its wingtips folded due to critical safety and aerodynamic reasons. The extended wingtips are essential for the 777X’s designed lift and fuel efficiency. Taking off with them folded would significantly increase drag and reduce lift, potentially compromising the aircraft’s safety during the critical takeoff phase.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has removed the authorisation for a 3rd rugby flypast by South African airline Airlink following concerns over last weeks flypast over the DHL Stadium which drew worldwide attention after the aircraft appeared exceedingly low. Following the incident, Airlink issued a statement saying that it’s pilots conformed with the […]
In an ironic twist of fate, the next-generation F-22 Raptor air-dominance fighter was intended to replace the Air Force’s F-15C/D air-superiority fleet, but its cancellation in 2009 after a much smaller-than-planned production run ultimately left the Air Force dependent on aging Eagles. The Air Force subsequently returned to the Eagle with the F-15EX, which is […]
Air Canada plays a critical role in the country’s long-haul activity. In 2026, OAG data shows that the Star Alliance member has an average of 54 such departures each day. This hides huge variation, from as few as 32 departures in the depths of winter, to as many as 71 in the height of summer.
![5,100 Miles: Inside The USA’s 11 New Longest Nonstop Domestic Flights [List & Map]](https://static0.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/united-airlines-boeing-767-400er.jpg "5,100 Miles: Inside The USA’s 11 New Longest Nonstop Domestic Flights [List & Map]")
The longest domestic flights in the United States can easily surpass a nonstop flight between America and Europe. The longest domestic flight in the US connects New England to Hawaii and can take more than 11 hours gate to gate. This article will break down the longest departing domestic flights within the US, between September […]
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is taking its investment in business travel a step further. The legacy carrier announced Wednesday that it would introduce enhancements to SkyMiles for Business Elite, which is the highest tier of its business loyalty program.
A study published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine found that among 503 US occupations, flight attendants had the highest proportion of deaths from radiation-related cancers and pilots the second-highest rate. This was ahead even of workers who handle radioactive materials directly, so it is quite shocking, and the evidence seems clear. Past studies have […]
Recent years have seen multiple crises impacting fuel prices, with the current war in Iran and the blockading of the Straits of Hormuz having the greatest impact. Ask Traders reports that Ryanair has said that jet fuel has been trading at almost $140 per barrel. Something has to give to ensure airlines can maintain profitability, […]
![Why Delta Air Lines Is Suddenly Canceling This 11-Hour Nonstop Route [Map]](https://static0.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/53516654806_9572e5ed6b_k-1.jpg "Why Delta Air Lines Is Suddenly Canceling This 11-Hour Nonstop Route [Map]")
You will know by now that Delta Air Lines is ending nonstop flights between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Honolulu International Airport (HNL). This route is, of course, the USA’s longest nonstop domestic link by both time (blocked at up to 11 hours and 10 minutes) and distance (4,427 nautical miles, 8,199 kilometers).
In an unusual case, Google bid $10 million on the corporate data from Spirit Airlines, which stopped flying in May this year. One could ask: what could Google want from this data that includes things like emails, messages, and lines of code? The purpose of the acquisition has been questioned, and the specific information they […]