The Boeing 747-400 was the last Boeing 747 Jumbo variant produced in large numbers, including large passenger variant numbers. In all, Boeing built 694 airframes, compared to only 155 examples of the final Boeing 747-8 aircraft. The majority of the Boeing 747-8’s orders were freighters, with just three airlines, Lufthansa, Air China, and Korean Air, […]
Depending on your exact circumstances, the price of pilot training in the United States varies within a general range that starts at $70,000 for just flight hours at a school like Pelican, but can top out over $200,000 with a university to become an airline pilot. Some of the most significant factors include location and […]
United Airlines is going all-in to reshape its onboard experiences. As part of its Elevate initiative, the Chicago-based carrier is primarily investing in three aircraft types, expanding choice and premium options for all passengers.
The metal fortress that encloses the pilot is where we begin the tale of the A-10’s famous ruggedness and stunning battle-damage resilience. This US Air Force attack jet contains the ultimate bulletproof bubble: a massive, 1,200-pound titanium cradle that is bolted together and nearly an inch and a half thick in some places. The Fairchild […]
That did not take long. In late November 2025, Air Transat revealed a groundbreaking new route: Toronto to Accra. It was to become Canada’s first passenger service to Ghana and the only African route operated by a Canadian carrier from Toronto.
The NTSB has given its first update following the fatal collision of Air Canada flight AC8646 with a firetruck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport(LGA) in the early hours of the morning. The briefing was given by Jennifer Homendy, Chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit was the first fifth-generation bomber to ever take flight, but it also represents the culmination of Jack Northrop’s ultimate dream of creating a true flying wing. The deceptively simple appearance of the aircraft hides the incredible complexity of its design and engineering. As a machine made to fight the most […]
The United States Air Force’s(USAF) largest aircraft concentrations in 2026 are led by five air bases, each containing between 100 and 200 aircraft of all types, according to the official USAF fact sheets and compiled fleet data. These installations are of the utmost importance because aircraft density directly reflects operational output, from pilot training throughput […]
Developing news from the Air Canada Express flight that crashed into an airport firefighting truck on landing at LaGuardia Airport (LGA), identifies that a flight attendant was thrown more than 320 feet (100 meters) from the aircraft following the impact, and was found alive and still strapped into her seat, which had ejected from the […]
Efficiency has become the big talking point in modern aviation. We have been told that every new generation of jet engine and every sleek carbon fiber wing is a victory for the environment. However, as the industry continues to evolve, a more complicated picture is emerging. This guide explores why the newest aircraft in the […]