NEWSNov 15, 2023Egyptair Orders Ten Airbus A350-900s at Dubai AirshowAs the Dubai Air Show flies by, new airline orders continue to roll in. One of these new orders involves Egyptian flag carrier Egyptair, who has inked a new order for the Airbus A350. The airline's purchase of ten Airbus A350-900s and another order for 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft are part of Egyptair's fleet expansion plans.Read More →
STORIESNov 14, 2023Is Boeing Leading in North Africa? A Deeper Look at Airline Fleets in Morocco and EgyptThe 2023 Dubai Airshow was eventful for North Africa's aviation industry. Boeing expanded its presence in the region through orders by Egyptair and Royal Air Maroc. These airlines purchased 18 Boeing 737 MAXs and two 787-9 Dreamliners, respectively. Airbus also sold ten A350-900s to Egyptair. Do this week's events provide Boeing or Airbus with a larger footprint in North Africa?Read More →
NEWSNov 14, 2023Emirates Places Huge Boeing Order at Dubai AirshowThe 2023 Dubai Air Show has wasted no time in providing some head-turning aviation stories with various new orders in particular. Hometown airline Emirates made sure it was not outdone at the show, placing an order for 95 more Boeing jets and bringing its total order book to an impressive 295 aircraft.Read More →
NEWSNov 09, 2023Tail Cams and Bluetooth: Air Canada's Innovative New Retrofit Air Canada recently unveiled a brand-new cabin retrofit coming to its fleet of Airbus A321 and A320 aircraft. It's a huge upgrade complete with tail cameras and new seats.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 01, 2023What Happened to This Saudi Prince's A380 Private Jet?In 2007, Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal ordered an Airbus A380 for $310 million in the world's first private jet order for the aircraft. Despite years of speculation, this order never came to fruition. Owning a private A380, already an ambitious goal, was unrealistic due to Prince Alwaleed's proposed design.Read More →
NEWSOct 25, 2023JetBlue Announces Nonstop Seasonal Flights to Dublin and EdinburghAmerican low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways has made headlines once again, announcing the launch of two exciting new transatlantic destinations from next year. Having experienced immense success with its existing transatlantic routes, JetBlue is tapping into markets heavily dominated by legacy carriers in an effort to increase competition and drive down fares.Read More →
NEWSOct 25, 2023The Rise of Air India Express: New Livery and Ambitious GrowthMany tend to overlook Air India Express, the low-cost arm of Indian flag carrier Air India. However, the subsidiary has embarked on a new chapter in its history much like its parent company. Following Air India's massive rebrand and introduction of a new brand identity, Air India Express has also unveiled its own new livery in addition to ambitious growth plans.Read More →
NEWSOct 20, 2023Multiple French Airports Receive Bomb Threats, Evacuate On Wednesday October 18, multiple major and smaller French airports received identical bomb threats from an anonymous source. This comes as tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are rising in France as a result of the rising tensions between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in the Middle East. Read More →
NEWSOct 18, 2023Manchester Airport Closes Following Emirates Bomb ThreatManchester Airport, the third-busiest in the United Kingdom, was temporarily closed following a bomb threat made to an arriving Emirates flight. This marks the second threat-related incident to a UK-bound flight within the last week.
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NEWSOct 17, 2023EasyJet Cancels Flight After Passenger Bathroom IncidenteasyJet canceled one of its flights after a passenger defecated on the bathroom floor. The flight was scheduled from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on October 15. This incident added to the several hours of delays that the flight has faced.Read More →
