NEWSDec 31, 1969ANA Orders 20 787s to Replace Domestic 777sAccording to multiple sources, ANA (Al Nippon Airways) has committed to buying 20 of Boeing's 787 aircraft, a move that will put ANA's 787 fleet count above 100. This USD $5B is composed of 11 787-10s, four 787-9s, and five 787-8s.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Trans States Airlines To Terminate ServicesTrans States Airlines will terminate service. Click to see an in-depth analysis.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969A Guide to Fifth-Freedom FlightsFifth-freedom flights are flights between two cities that are not the airline's home base. For example, an airline is based in city A, and it flies to city Y with a stop at city X. In a fifth freedom flight, passengers can fly the airline based in city A from city X straight to city Y without a stop in city Y.Read More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969American Airlines to Make Seattle an International GatewayAmerican Airlines will add two new key international routes, can you guess them? They are truly out of left field. Click to see more details.Read More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969Virgin Atlantic to Launch Flights to Cape TownAccording to multiple sources, Virgin Atlantic will launch a seasonal flight to Cape Town from its hub at London-Heathrow. The flight will be launched on October 25th, 2020 on the carrier's Boeing 787-9. It will be a 12-hour flight from London-Heathrow-Cape Town and an 11 hour 30-minute flight from Cape Town to London-Heathrow.Read More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969Aeroflot to Launch a Flight to SingaporeAeroflot to launch a flight to Singapore. Aeroflot is scheduled to launch the route on October 25th, 2020 using its new A350-900. Click to see more details.Read More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969Pakistan International Airlines Expected to Launch Flights to New York-JFKPakistan International Airlines is expected to launch a new destination in the U.S, New York-JFK. Click to learn more details about the new route.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Boeing Creates Starliner for Nasa With Massive FlawsBoeing is facing backlash yet again. In the midst of working out their issues around the 737 Max 8, Boeing must work out another problem. The Starliner experienced software issues.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Air Canada 767 Makes Successful Emergency Landing in MadridAn Air Canada Boeing 767 had to make an emergency landing earlier today when it had an engine failure on takeoff. Air Canada Flight 837 began to circle the Spanish capital, releasing fuel to decrease landing weight. After nearly four hours, the aircraft finally landed back at Madrid-Barajas International Airport.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Several Aviation Executives Commit to Using Sustainable MethodsA group of aviation companies, including airlines, airports, and aircraft manufacturers based in England are banding together to make a "zero carbon plan," which will help reduce the effect of aviation on global warming.Read More →
