ROUTESApr 04, 2024The World's Longest Domestic Flight: 21 Hours on an Airbus A350Although it does not operate as a nonstop flight, Air France’s direct Paris to Papeete service clocks in at around 21 to 22 hours, with a stop in Los Angeles. It is one of the many airlines that operates the second leg of the journey from Los Angeles to Papeete.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 18, 2024This Boeing 747 Was Purposely Crashed for a Movie StuntAn example of the intersection between film and aviation involves the 2020 film Tenet. The movie's directors purchased a Boeing 747 to blow up during filming.
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INFORMATIONALMar 16, 2024Music Tourism's Impact on Aviation and the Global EconomyMusic tourism is now an established subset of the travel industry. Many people travel to see their favorite artist perform a concert or to attend music festivals. Airlines benefit from passengers' willingness to spend high prices on music experiences, with flight searches and bookings increasing rapidly ahead of such events.Read More →
STORIESFeb 17, 2024Exclusive: Interview With Raúl Revuelta Musalem, CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del PacíficoI had the chance to sit down with Raúl Revuelta Musalem, the CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), about Mexico's aviation industry. This is my second time interviewing Raúl: our previous discussion in August was about Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) and the future of Baja California's aviation sector.Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2024Cathay Pacific's Rocky Runway: Pilot Shortage Threatens Hong Kong's Aviation IndustryHong Kong's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific, has faced turbulence over the holiday season, canceling over 80 flights since Christmas Eve. This has sparked concerns among passengers about potential disruptions and raised questions about underlying issues within the airline.Read More →
ROUTESSep 29, 2023Cathay Pacific Resumes Hong Kong-Chicago RouteCathay Pacific will relaunch its nonstop service between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on October 3. This route previously existed before the COVID-19 pandemic on Cathay Pacific and United Airlines. Cathay Pacific will offer nonstop flights between Chicago and Hong Kong three times weekly using its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.Read More →
STORIESAug 24, 2023EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Raúl Revuelta Musalem, CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del PacíficoI had the chance to sit down with Raúl Revuelta Musalem, the CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), about the aviation industry in Mexico's Baja California state. My discussion with Raúl Revuelta Musalem focused on the aviation industry in Mexico's western state of Baja California. Raúl discussed the importance of Tijuana to the Mexican and broader global economy. Read More →
NEWSAug 13, 2023Cathay Pacific Orders 32 More Airbus A321neo AircraftHong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific has announced its intention to add up to 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft to its fleet over the next six years. The airline is expanding and modernizing its fleet as part of its plans to turn Hong Kong into an international aviation hub. Read More →
ROUTESJul 18, 2023United Airlines Announces Major Pacific ExpansionUnited Airlines has long been the largest U.S. carrier across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. As of July 18th, 2023, the carrier continues to flex its muscles with even more services to the Asia-Pacific region starting in October.
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NEWSJul 11, 2023New Alaskan Low-Cost Airline Northern Pacific Confirms Launch DateAt long last, Northern Pacific Airways is just on the cusp of officially launching operations. As of July 8th, the new airline has passed all necessary checks as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and has scheduled its first, albeit long overdue, revenue flight.
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