After 2026’s Operation Epic Fury and the F-15E rescue operation in Iran, the Air Force said it would keep the much-loved Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) in service until Fiscal 2030. For years, the Air Force has been asking to retire all its Warthogs, only to be stymied by Congress for years.
Emirates passengers traveling from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) faced an overnight delay after a bird strike damaged a Boeing 777’s nose cone, forcing the airline to postpone the aircraft’s return flight for repairs. Flight EK517 was scheduled to depart DEL at 4:25 PM local time on Saturday, October […]
Scott Kirby built his three-decade aviation career by overseeing change. He is now with his fourth large US airline, working as CEO at United Airlines after being fired from his role as President of American Airlines in 2016. 10 years later, he reflected on his ouster from American in an interview with The New York […]
The Airbus A220 has developed a reputation for offering a more spacious, comfortable cabin than many passengers expect from a single-aisle aircraft. Originally developed as the Bombardier C Series before Airbus took over the program, the jet was designed around a passenger-focused cabin rather than adapting an older airframe. Its five-abreast economy seating, unusually large […]
A Dassault Falcon 50 private jet veered off the runway during an aborted takeoff at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday. Airport authorities closed two runways as emergency personnel responded to the scene. The aircraft, identified as N200SG, reportedly reached the airport’s perimeter fence, although no injuries were reported.
Choosing your seat on your flight can make or break your whole trip. Most people have a preference for the window or aisle seat. Everyone hates the middle seat, that’s for sure. It is a very subjective topic, and most frequent flyers will have their own personal preference that they try to book every time […]
While it is theoretically possible to get a private pilot’s license in the US for just a few thousand dollars, it can be difficult to achieve depending on the exact location and scope of training. The AOPA puts the low end of its average range at $6,000, but the association’s own guidance concedes that most […]
When the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was introduced over 20 years ago, self-dimming passenger windows were among its many innovative features. With the touch of a button, a passenger could make the light coming through their windows grow darker or brighter. This new feature replaced traditional flat shades that the seat occupant would raise or lower.
A conflict between two cabin crew members prompted a recent Delta Connection flight to Detroit to request immediate ground staff intervention before the plane even landed. The flight from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) was flying on Tuesday, when the incident is alleged to have occurred.
Airbus is recommending additional inspections of 139 A330neo aircraft already delivered to airlines after a tool was discovered inside the horizontal tail structure of one jet during production. The checks cover aircraft delivered from 2021 through the end of May 2026, extending the investigation beyond aircraft still at Airbus facilities. The manufacturer says there is […]