Oxfordshire based Evolito Limited has been selected to develop a cutting-edge electric wheel taxi system as part of a UK-backed aerospace consortium, in a move aimed at reducing emissions and operating costs during aircraft ground operations. The initiative, known as Project SONATA (System Optimisation of Non-Propulsive Energy in Aircraft Taxi Technologies and Architectures), brings together major […]
British Airways has 12 787-10s in its fleet and another 38 on order. These aircraft are larger than the other two variants of Dreamliner, which are also in the British Airways fleet, but have a shorter range. Still, they are capable of impressively long routes, with a particular focus on the transatlantic. Flying out of […]
Why would Boeing offer two completely different engines on the same airplane? The decision to power the Dreamliner with either the General Electric GEnx-1B or the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 remains one of the program’s defining strategic moves. It matters because engine choice directly influences fuel burn, dispatch reliability, maintenance cycles, noise footprint, ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine […]
A TSA security program for transatlantic passengers arriving in the US has yielded promising results during a trial run at two major airports, paving the way for widespread adoption across key transatlantic gateways. The ‘One Stop Security’ pilot scheme has achieved considerable reductions in connecting times for inbound passengers from Europe.
The age of the trijet is one step closer to finally coming to an end, following confirmation from the UPS that it has retired its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters that had previously been serving the company’s airfreight operations. These three-engine widebodies were already on their way out, but the tragic crash in November […]
Now more than ever, the busy nature of modern air travel can make for an overwhelming environment, especially for neurodivergent passengers. However, various airlines around the world are implementing initiatives to ease the pressure on travelers on the autism spectrum, with Dubai-based Emirates arguably being at the forefront of this movement. Indeed, the UAE flag […]
Boeing 767 family consists of various variant, from -200 to -400ER and illustrate the art of incremental evolution. To passengers, the Boeing 767-300ER and Boeing 767-400ER may look almost identical from the jet bridge window. To pilots, however, the differences are anything but subtle. From flight deck technology to handling characteristics, the stretch from the […]
Is the Airbus A350 bigger than theBoeing 777X? The short answer is no, and the longer answer is that the popular Boeing 777-9 is comprehensively larger than the Airbus A350 family and is set to be the largest twin-engine commercial aircraft in the skies. Having said that, these aircraft each come in two passenger variants, […]
From November 2024 to October 2025, the US Department of Transportation indicates that the Star Alliance member had 320 international routes. Over 38 million passengers were carried, with an average seat load factor of 81.2%. As with any airline, several routes did particularly poorly, although explanations exist for some of them.
Few airline products have become as instantly recognizable as Emirates First Class on the Airbus A380. Often described as one of the most luxurious experiences available in commercial aviation, the cabin goes far beyond the traditional idea of a premium airline seat. From private suites and high-end materials to onboard showers and lounges, Emirates has […]