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ROUTES Dec 31, 1969 Aeroflot to Launch a Flight to Singapore Aeroflot to launch a flight to Singapore. Aeroflot is scheduled to launch the route on October 25th, 2020 using its new A350-900. Click to see more details. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 31, 1969 Pakistan International Airlines Expected to Launch Flights to New York-JFK Pakistan International Airlines is expected to launch a new destination in the U.S, New York-JFK. Click to learn more details about the new route. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Boeing Creates Starliner for Nasa With Massive Flaws Boeing is facing backlash yet again. In the midst of working out their issues around the 737 Max 8, Boeing must work out another problem. The Starliner experienced software issues. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Airbus Halts A320 Production in Asia due to Coronavirus Precautions Airbus announced that they will be closing their Airbus factory in Tianjin, located in northeastern China, due to recently imposed travel bans due to the outbreak of 2019-nCoV, AKA Coronavirus. Read More →
TRIP REPORTS Dec 31, 1969 Brightline Train Review A review of the relatively new Brightline passenger train, which runs between various cities in South Florida. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Air Canada 767 Makes Successful Emergency Landing in Madrid An Air Canada Boeing 767 had to make an emergency landing earlier today when it had an engine failure on takeoff. Air Canada Flight 837 began to circle the Spanish capital, releasing fuel to decrease landing weight. After nearly four hours, the aircraft finally landed back at Madrid-Barajas International Airport. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Several Aviation Executives Commit to Using Sustainable Methods A group of aviation companies, including airlines, airports, and aircraft manufacturers based in England are banding together to make a "zero carbon plan," which will help reduce the effect of aviation on global warming. Read More →
TRIP REPORTS Dec 31, 1969 United Airlines E175 | Austin to Washington On January 3rd, I flew to Austin for the day to take photos of airplanes. After a wonderful day of plane spotting, it was time to head home. Here is a recount of my trip aboard United Airlines Regional First Class from Austin to Washington. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Boeing 777X Makes its First Flight Earlier today, thousands of people watched as an all new variant of the Boeing 777, the 777X made its first flight. The brand new 777, N779XW, departed from Paine Field at 10:30AM local time. After a few hours of flight tests and photography, the plane landed at Boeing Field, also located in Washington State. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Boeing 777X First Flight Postponed After 3 hours on the taxiway, the 777X first flight has officially been postponed. Earlier today, the 777X was supposed to go on its first flight today at 9:30am Pacific Time. However, the weather was not cooperating well. Due to gusty winds, the 777X registered N779XW had to wait on the runway before taking off. While the aircraft was awaiting clearance for takeoff, Boeing set a time limit at 1:30pm. If the plane did not takeoff by then, the flight would then be moved to a later date. Read More →