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 →
NEWSJul 04, 2021Boeing 737 Cargo Flight Ditches in Pacific OceanTransair Boeing 737 ditches in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii.Read More →
NEWSJul 02, 2021Swiss Reveals new Premium Economy ClassSwiss Airlines reveals a brand new Premium Economy Class which began development in 2019.Read More →
NEWSJun 29, 2021United Airlines Orders 270 Boeing and Airbus Aircraft, Largest Order in the Airline's HistoryThis morning, United Airlines announced their new "United Next" initiative, which included the purchase of over 270 medium-haul aircraft. The airline plans to increase the total number of domestic seats for mainline routes by more than 30% while at the same time minimizing carbon emissions. This comes as part of United's goal to become 100% eco-friendly by the year 2050.Read More →
NEWSJun 20, 2021Boeing 737 MAX 10 Completes Maiden FlightAfter years of planning, the Boeing 737-10 MAX has taken to the skies for the first time. The first aircraft, registered N27751, took off at 10:15 a.m. local time from Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) before returning at 12:38 p.m. local time. The two-hour test flight was kept relatively low-key in an effort to mitigate the backlash following the 20-month Boeing 737 MAX crisis. Read More →
NEWSJun 18, 2021Singapore Airlines Reduces 787-10 Commitments, Orders 777-9XSingapore Airlines is once again making changes to its Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner fleet. Just weeks after recording a $3.2 billion loss, the airline is looking to trim its capital expenditure commitments for the future. At the start of 2021, Singapore Airlines (SIA) had orders for 29 787-10s with Boeing. In February 2021, SIA converted 14 of its 29 787 orders to 11 777-9 aircraft orders.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 24, 2021Will the 777X be Profitable for Boeing?The Boeing 777X program has faced many stumbles over the years, costing Boeing a lot of money. But will Boeing ever be able to sell more than the current orders they have?Read More →
TRIP REPORTSMay 12, 2021Onboard United's New JFK ServiceFlying aboard United's new JFK service three times over the course of two weeks. Here's what I thought about the experience.Read More →
STORIESApr 12, 2021Could There be a 787 or A350 Freighter? At the beginning of the 21st century, Boeing and Airbus revealed their latest products, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350XWB. Both airframes were built with over 50% of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) and gained more than 900 orders from worldwide customers. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines have been transforming their fleet into "Preighter" (Passenger Freighter) aircraft to support the demand for global express shipment of essential goods.Read More →
NEWSFeb 27, 2021Boeing 777 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Engine IssuesA Rossiya Airlines Boeing 777 landed in Moscow Friday after an engine warning light activated, the latest in a series of problems with the particular aircraft.Read More →
