More than five decades after it first entered service, the McDonnell DouglasF-15 Eagle continues to fly combat missions for the United States Air Force (USAF). This longevity raises an obvious question: why does the US Air Force still operate the F-15 when numerous stealth aircraft are in service, such as the F-22 Raptor and the […]

A familiar scene plays out at airports across the country every day. A seasoned road warrior — carry-on scuffed, laptop already out — watches a more senior but less-traveled colleague or a wealthier friend glide into the airline lounge with a simple credit-card swipe, while they don’t have access. The road warrior’s reaction isn’t envy […]

Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas has revealed plans to launch its first long-haul passenger route, connecting Rio de Janeiro with New York, reports PR Newswire. The airline will begin nonstop flights between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on July 8, 2026. The service will operate […]

Nadia Marcinko, who has often been referenced in records as Nada or Nadia Marcinkova, is a Slovak-born commercial pilot and aviation industry entrepreneur whose name appears in reporting and legal filings connected to the private jet operations of notorious financier Jeffrey Epstein. Interest in her centers on three documented things. For starters, there are flight […]

The escalating conflict in the Middle East, and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, is expected to affect everyone globally at the fuel pump, especially airlines with it forecasted that this will quickly increase the cost of airfares. United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby is already warning that the climbing cost of oil […]

An order for more than 500 aircraft could be on the horizon for Boeing as China considers up to 500 narrowbody and 100 widebody aircraft. A confirmed order could be expected between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at their meeting in April.

For decades, Lufthansa had never really had a reason to add the Boeing 777 to its passenger fleet. Many global network carriers have begun the acquisition of Boeing 777 jets in order to capitalize on the jet’s impressive combination of range and fuel economy. Lufthansa, however, was not interested at all. The airline has already […]

Czech Republic carrier Smartwings has completed its 20th logistical flight to the Troll Antarctic research station using a Boeing 737 MAX 8. The mission, conducted in late February, transported supplies and expedition personnel between Europe, Africa, and Antarctica. After staying in Cape Town, the aircraft flew to the remote Troll Research Station in Queen Maud […]

Passengers onboard a United Airlines flight this Friday from Denver to Nashville were forced to deplane after a deicing truck made contact with their Boeing 737-800. This led to all passengers being bused to the terminal and put on a replacement aircraft, while the deicing contractor, who was injured, was taken to a local hospital.