NEWSDec 31, 1969Several Aviation Executives Commit to Using Sustainable MethodsA 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 REPORTSDec 31, 1969United Airlines E175 | Austin to WashingtonOn 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 →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Boeing 777X Makes its First FlightEarlier 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 →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Boeing 777X First Flight PostponedAfter 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 →
NEWSDec 31, 1969LOT Polish Rumored to Take Former Singapore 777sLOT Polish is rumored to take new 777's.Singapore Airlines incoming A350-900 and B787-10 are replacing the carrier's B777-200ER. The aircraft will be handed back to Boeing's leasing company, Boeing Capital Corporation. The expectation is that LOT Polish will receive its aircraft in June of 2020.Read More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969Delta Announces A Package of Routes from MiamiDelta will launch four new routes from Miami in 2020 to bolster its partnership with LATAM. The airline will launch flights from Miami to Orlando, Raleigh-Durham, Salt Lake City, Tampa. With the new connections, Delta will offer 41 daily flights to 10 U.S. destinations including its hubs in Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis-MSP, New York-JFK, New York-LGA. Additionally, Delta flies to Havana from Miami 2x daily.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969ANA and Singapore Airlines to form a JVANA and Singapore Airlines to form a Joint Venture. What are the details?Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Fuel Dump Over Schools in LA Sparks OutrageFuel dump over schools in LARead More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969Singapore Airlines Recieves Fifth-Freedom Rights from Tokyo to New YorkSingapore Airlines receives fifth-freedom rights from Tokyo to New YorkRead More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969First United 787 With New Polaris to Fly This WednesdayOriginally set to take the skies in mid December, the Boeing 787-8 had some setbacks with its retrofit. But, after one more month, the 787-8, N27908, is set to take its first full flight this coming Wednesday, January 15, from San Francisco to Washington, DC.Read More →
