After two years since this incident, the findings by the NTSB has concluded that the flight affected, a Boeing 777 service operated by United Airlines from Los Angeles to Newark, was not informed of the turbulence reported by the aircraft ahead, which resulted in a few members of the crew and passengers being injured.
Air Canada has placed an order for eight Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft as part of the next phase of its fleet modernisation programme, reinforcing its long-haul growth strategy into the next decade. Deliveries of the additional aircraft are scheduled for the second half of 2030. The agreement also includes purchase rights for a further eight […]
In November 2025, Stephen Asbury set out to circle the globe with a singular goal in mind: to experience the longest commercial flight in the world. In order to make the epic journey from Singapore to New York onSingapore Airlines’ unique Airbus A350-900ULRs, he would undertake a five-flight round-the-world journey in 39 hours and 16 […]
As hard as it might be to imagine, Emirates has flown to the UK for nearly 40 years. The country remains a critical part of its network. Emirates has more flights there than anywhere else except India, it has the most Airbus A380 flights, and serves more airports in the UK than any other country […]
Four-engine commercial aircraft like the legendary Boeing 747 and the superjumbo Airbus A380 have largely disappeared from passenger service, replaced by more efficient twin-engine widebodies. On the surface, it seems the era of the quadjet is over. But growing congestion at the world’s busiest airports and limited takeoff and landing slots may change that. When […]
Passengers traveling with German flag carrier and Star Alliance founding memberLufthansa are set to face considerable operational disruption on Thursday following the announcement of a 24-hour strike. The two-pronged industrial action will see members of two unions walk out tomorrow, with one representing pilots and the other representing cabin crew. Lufthansa has warned passengers that […]
Overnight, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a temporary flight restriction preventing commercial aircraft and those involved in general aviation from using the airspace in and around the Texan city of El Paso, as well as neighboring Santa Teresa in New Mexico. The flight ban is set to last 10 days, and will likely […]
The Airbus A321XLR is considered a game-changer in modern aviation because it represents a meaningful step forward in what modern aircraft are designed to do, without radically changing the way airlines operate. It builds on an already proven platform while extending its capabilities in a way that expands airline options. Rather than introducing an entirely […]
Denver-based ultra-low-cost-carrier Frontier Airlines has filed a lawsuit against Fort Worth-based American Airlines seeking damages as detailed by AirGuide, for more than $100,000 following the ground collision on March 7, 2024, which saw a Boeing 777-300ER operated by AA that was re-boarding from the gate, and struck the vertical stabilizer of Frontier’s parked Airbus A321neo.
The Boeing 747 is one of the most recognizable aircraft ever created, symbolizing the golden age of long-haul travel and international tourism. With its distinctive upper-deck “hump” and gigantic size, the 747 transformed the aviation industry by making long-distance travel more accessible. When it entered service in 1970, the aircraft immediately set new standards for […]