NEWSDec 31, 1969ANA 777 Suffers Engine Issues over ChicagoJapanese Airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) suffered an engine issue shortly after takeoff from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Flight 8549 departed Chicago en route to Tokyo at around 3:48 p.m. but quickly reported vibrations coming from engine No. 1. According to ATC transmissions, the left engine of the Boeing 777 was idle.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Korean Airlines to Acquire Asiana AirAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines have intensified their losses or have received losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Asiana Airlines has been one of these airlines in previous years. Its struggles have led it to a new future. Korean Air, South Korea's largest airline, recently announced that they will acquire a 30.77 percent stake in their rival, Asiana Airlines. This deal is valued at over 1.62 billion USD (1.8 trillion won) and will make Korean Air the 10th largest airline in the world.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Smooth Flying for the MAX?A few months ago, things seemed hopeless for the 737 MAX. The MAX has been grounded worldwide for over fifteen months after two crashes that killed over 300 people. Since then, Boeing has been making adjustments to the plane, trying to get it recertified and deemed airworthy once again. Boeing has, of course, experienced difficulty during this time, with lawsuits, investigations, canceled orders, loss of customers, loss of trust, and to make matters worse, COVID-19. But now, as the MAX enters the final stages of the recertification process, it seems as if things may start going Boeing's way.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969The Return of the MAX 8Tests for the recertification of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 are starting around the world. How are the tests going and is the aircraft on track to return anytime soon? This is a look into the failed planes progress in its attempt to comeback.
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NEWSDec 31, 1969Boeing Finds Issues With the 787-10Amid preparations to finalize the 737 MAX 8's return, Boeing has ordered that eight recently produced 787-10s be immediately taken out of service due to two "distinct manufacturing issues." The 78X is produced at Boeing's facitility in Charleston, South Carolina, and the FAA says that U.S. regulators are invesigating lapses in quality control.
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NEWSDec 31, 1969Korean Air and Asiana Airlines Reports Surprise Quarter 2 Earnings ProfitAmid the vast number of unprofitable airlines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have reported profit, lead by their dedication towards cargo.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969Canada's Government has Failed Canadian AirlinesAirlines around the world are struggling due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Despite making record-breaking profits over the last few years, these last few months have been extremely difficult. Airlines are losing millions of dollars a day, prompting governments around the world to step in financially and keep airlines flying. Canada, though, has not. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Canada's Nolinor Aviation Launches New Quebec-based Leisure AirlineCanada's Nolinor Aviation has hinted at a "new division with a new name, a new mission and a stunning new livery design" on multiple posts across social media. Now that the carrier's ambitions have finally been revealed, let's explain them in this article.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Air Canada Announces Domestic Route ClosuresAir Canada announces the closure of 30 domestic routes, along with suspending operations at 8 airports.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969 Air Canada to Accelerate Retirement of 79 AircraftDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian flag carrier, Air Canada, has reported a loss of $1.05 billion. As a result, the airline will be speeding up the retirement of 79 planes, with some retired with immediate effect. Read More →
