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 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 →
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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NEWSApr 07, 2023Icelandair to Replace Boeing 757 Fleet with up to 25 Airbus A321XLR AircraftIcelandair and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, along with purchase rights for an additional 12 planes. The deliveries of these planes are expected to start in 2029.Read More →
NEWSMar 19, 2023Northern Pacific Opens Up Ticket Sales For First RouteNorthern Pacific Airways has recently announced what its first route will be and when it will first operate. Now, the airline has opened up ticket sales for its first route. Here's what you need to know. Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 22, 2022The $100,000 Experience on National Geographic's Private Boeing 757National Geographic offers a host of luxury excursions around the world, but these itineraries come with a hefty price-tag. What does a $100,000 trip on a leased private Boeing 757 entail?Read More →
NEWSMay 27, 2022U.S. Startup Northern Pacific Expected to Receive 50 Aircraft By 2026Alaska-based startup Northern Pacific is expected to receive 50 aircraft in just four years. With a rapid expansion planned, Northern Pacific is expected to make $1.3 billion in revenue and $120 million in profit in 2026. Read More →
NEWSMay 23, 2022United Airlines Returns To NorwayOn May 20th, United Airlines new service connecting Newark (EWR) to Bergen (BGO) began, which also marks United Airlines return to Norway. It is Bergen’s only long-haul route and it is the first time since October 2018 that Bergan has a non-stop flight to the United States. Read More →
NEWSApr 03, 2022Delta Flight Diverts After Windshield Cracks Mid-FlightA Delta Airlines flight was forced to divert after a windshield crack. No one was injured and passengers were able to reach Washington later that day.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSJul 19, 2021Delta One on the 757 vs 767: A ComparisonI recently flew Delta One on both the 757-200 and 767-300ER and had drastically different experiences. In this article, I compare both flights and look at the factors that swayed my opinion.Read More →
