NEWSFeb 23, 2024United Airlines to Launch Nonstop Flights Between Guam and Tokyo-HanedaUnited Airlines announced the launch of nonstop flights between Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM) in Guam and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) on May 1. United will use its Boeing 737-800 aircraft for this year-round service, accommodating 166 passengers, including 16 in business class. The route will be United's second service to Tokyo from its Guam hub after a route serving Tokyo's other airport: Narita Airport (NRT). Read More →
STORIESFeb 23, 2024The 1956 Grand Canyon Mid-Air Collision: The Crash That Created the Modern Air Traffic Control SystemThe summer morning of June 30, 1956, disaster began with a sudden bang and the sickening crunch of metal crashing into metal. This incident facilitated the creation of the modern en route air traffic control system, which has made commercial aviation the safest means of transportation in human history.Read More →
NEWSFeb 23, 2024United Airlines Celebrates 30 Years of Nonstop Flights to ColombiaUnited Airlines celebrated its 30th anniversary of flying to Colombia this month. The U.S. airports with United flights to the country include Newark (EWR) and Houston (IAH). Tourism statistics indicate that more than 4.5 million tourists visited Colombia in 2022, with almost one million being Americans. Read More →
NEWSFeb 22, 2024Emergency Door Nearly Ripped Off TUI Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at Birmingham AirportOn February 20, a TUI Airways plane was severely damaged after a set of mobile air stairs nearly ripped off its front left door. The incident involved a nine-year-old Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner registered G-TUIF at Birmingham Airport (BHX) near Birmingham, England.Read More →
NEWSFeb 21, 2024Bomb Threat Forces United Airlines Flight to Divert to ChicagoOn February 21, United Airlines flight UA 1533 from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) experienced a severe mid-air incident when a bomb threat forced the plane to divert to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Read More →
ROUTESFeb 20, 2024Emirates Announces Route to Bogotá With Stopover in MiamiEmirates will enter the Colombian market by offering a flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá starting in June. The route will strengthen the relationship between Colombia and the Arab world. The proposed flight would include the operation of a Boeing 777-200LR and 777-300ER aircraft, with a designated stopover in Miami (MIA) as part of the route.Read More →
NEWSFeb 20, 2024Royal Brunei Airlines Orders Four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at Singapore AirshowRoyal Brunei Airlines announced the purchase of four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at the Singapore Airshow on February 20. Brunei's flag carrier views this order as part of its long-term growth strategy and increased focus on sustainability and passenger comfort.Read More →
NEWSFeb 19, 2024China Eastern Airlines Sees Record Passenger Traffic After Introducing New Routes for Lunar New YearChina Eastern Airlines saw record passenger traffic during the Lunar New Year holiday from February 10 to 17. The Shanghai-based carrier conducted 24,800 flights and served more than 3.56 million passengers. China Eastern's strong passenger numbers are part of a strong recovery in China's aviation sector in recent months.Read More →
NEWSFeb 19, 2024Air Serbia Embraer E195 Plane Overshoots Runway During Takeoff From BelgradeAn Air Serbia Embraer E195 was heavily damaged after overrunning the runway during its takeoff roll. The aircraft was departing from Belgrade en route to Dusseldorf.
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NEWSFeb 19, 2024Toronto-Bound WestJet Flight Diverts to Winnipeg After Teenager Attempts to Open Plane DoorA WestJet flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ) was diverted to Winnipeg (YWG) at around 4:00 p.m. local time on February 16. An 18-year-old passenger attempted to open a cabin door, creating a safety hazard that forced the flight to land prematurely. WestJet flight 710 (WS 710) operates six times weekly using a Boeing 737-700 aircraft, with the plane used on February 16 having registration C-GWBN.Read More →