NEWSJan 29, 2024Icelandair Adds More Airbus A321neos to Replace Boeing 757 FleetIcelandair, a long-time operator of the Boeing 757, has signaled the imminent end of its Boeing 757s as it recently confirmed a lease for two Airbus A321neo jets. These aircraft are expected to join the fleet in the second half of 2025, bringing Icelandair's order book for this aircraft type to seven examples. This event follows the recent additions of Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 jets. Read More →
NEWSJan 25, 2024FAA Allows Airlines to Fly Boeing 737 MAX 9 After Temporary GroundingThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has provided a path forward for airlines to continue flying their 737 MAX 9 aircraft, laying out strict new rules and regulations for airlines to follow. This announcement comes after a grounding of 737 MAX 9 planes following a major Alaska Airlines incident earlier this month when a door plug was ejected from the 737 MAX 9 aircraft at cruising altitude.Read More →
NEWSJan 24, 2024Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 Aircraft Loses Nose Gear Before Takeoff in AtlantaA Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 lost part of its nose gear shortly before takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). On January 20, Delta Air Lines Flight DL982 was preparing for a regularly scheduled departure to Bogota, Colombia (BOG). As the 757 was taxiing onto the runway, one of the nose gear tires reportedly came loose and rolled off.Read More →
ROUTESJan 22, 2024Air France Announces Paris-Phoenix Route to Accommodate High Demand Ahead of 2024 Summer OlympicsAir France has announced plans to launch nonstop flights between Phoenix (PHX) and Paris (CDG) on May 23. The route aims to serve the increased demand for tourism to France ahead of Paris hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics from July 26 to August 11. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced the city's third direct connection to Europe at an event on January 22.Read More →
NEWSJan 19, 2024VIDEO: Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 Suffers Engine Failure After Takeoff From MiamiIn a startling turn of events, an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Thursday evening after an engine fire.Read More →
NEWSJan 19, 2024Akasa Air Orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft Amid Rapid ExpansionIndia's aviation industry is growing rapidly, with Akasa Air playing a major role in this transformation. At the Wings India airshow in Hyderabad, the young airline placed a large order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This landmark deal propels Akasa Air's ambitious expansion plans and injects much-needed confidence into Boeing's 737 MAX program after recent incidents.Read More →
NEWSJan 17, 2024Boeing's Problems Expand to Politicians After U.S. Government 737 Plane Breaks Down in SwitzerlandU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to return to Washington from Davos, Switzerland on January 17. However, he could not due to a critical malfunction with his Boeing aircraft. The aircraft in question was a modified Boeing C-40, a U.S. Air Force aircraft assigned to Joint Base Andrews. The incident is unrelated to previous Boeing troubles with the 737 MAX aircraft, although the C-40 is a modified 737 aircraft.Read More →
NEWSJan 16, 2024ANA Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing After Cockpit Window DiscoveryA Boeing 737-800 operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) made an unscheduled return to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Japan on Saturday after a crack was discovered in the outermost layer of the cockpit window. While frightening for passengers and crew, the incident resulted in a safe landing and no injuries. Flight 1182, initially bound for Toyama Airport, was cruising at roughly 24,000 feet when the crack was discovered. Read More →
NEWSJan 15, 2024Alaska Airlines Passengers Sue Boeing Despite $1500 OfferingPassengers onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have filed a lawsuit against Boeing following the harrowing incident involving the operating Boeing 737 MAX 9. This lawsuit comes despite Alaska Airlines having offered monetary compensation to passengers.Read More →
NEWSJan 12, 2024Boeing 737 MAX Woes Pile Up, Raising Safety Concerns About the Company as a WholeWhile many are concentrating on the MAX series, the future of the entire company is in the spotlight. Boeing as a whole seems to be losing consumer confidence, with many passengers now refusing to fly on B737 MAX planes. Read More →
