Just over a year ago, on January 29, 2025, an American Airlines flight operated by a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 under the American Eagle regional banner collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter while on approach toRonald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The flight had originated in Wichita, Kansas, and its collision with the […]
For frequent flyers, free upgrades are one of the most tangible rewards of airline loyalty. After years of flying with the same carrier, holding elite status can mean the difference between squeezing into a tight economy class seat and stretching out in a spacious first class recliner seat or even a flat bed. That expectation, […]
Kazakhstan flag carrier Air Astana has successfully completed a milestone 50th C-Check at its in-house engineering and technical centre in Astana. The achievement was carried out on an Airbus A321, underscoring the airline’s continued expansion of internal maintenance capability. Posting the announcement on LinkedIn, the airline said: “This achievement marks an important step in the […]
The Boeing 777-200 is now reaching the end of its feasible life for most legacy airlines. It made its maiden flight in 1994, making the aircraft over 30 years old. Airlines are seeking alternatives for these aging jets to bring them into the late 2020s and early 2030s. Data from ch-aviation suggests that the potential […]
Pegasus Airlines has opened a new aircraft maintenance centre at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, marking a significant expansion of its in-house technical capability as it prepares for continued fleet growth. The first phase of the project, backed by an investment of approximately $40 million, brings into operation two maintenance hangars and one paint hangar. Together, […]
Icelandair plays an important role between Europe and the US. In 2026, it’ll be the tenth-largest operator by flights. Across the full year, OAG data shows that it plans an average of 15 daily departures, broadly unchanged year-over-year.
If you’re not a professional, having a pilot’s license serves little purpose other than as a pure hobby. As training for a private pilot license can cost close to $20,000, it’s an expensive hobby as well. But for those who can afford to go up into the skies on occasion, it’s an incredibly rewarding experience. […]
Italy-based interiors manufacturer Optimares has received an International Honorable Mention at the Compasso d’Oro, one of the world’s most respected design awards for it’s Aria business class suite. As a result, Aria has been added to the permanent ADI Historical Collection at the ADI Design Museum in Milan—an institution that preserves landmark examples of Italian […]
Global air and travel service provider dnata has appointed Marwan Essa as managing director of its operations in Zanzibar, strengthening leadership in one of East Africa’s growing tourism and aviation gateways. In his new role, Essa will have full accountability for dnata Zanzibar’s business performance and development, overseeing ground handling and cargo operations while driving […]
For many years, the proposed expansion of London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has remained a contentious issue in the UK. Heathrow is the nation’s largest and busiest air hub, but its relatively compact footprint with just two runways has seen its capacity stretched more and more in recent times. This has resulted in operations at the […]