INFORMATIONALAug 08, 2024How Do Airline Miles Work?You may see miles and points come up a lot when you're exposed to airline social media and advertisements. But what do miles entail, and how can you use them to make the most of your travels?Read More →
STORIESAug 01, 2024 Is Singapore to JFK Truly the Longest Flight in the World?Amazing advancements in aviation technology have made the world a much smaller place. The current longest flights in the world connect opposite sides of the planet in a matter of hours.
You may already know what the world's longest flight is. Let's examine more regarding this unique route and what sorts of amenities are available to help passengers pass the long hours.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 01, 2024Best Flight Tracker Apps in 2024There are many ways users can track a particular flight for free or cheap without needing exclusive credentials. Check out the most recommended flight tracker apps available now on iOS, Android, and the web.Read More →
NEWSJul 19, 2024Delhi Airport Boards Flights with Pen and Paper After Defective CrowdStrike Software Update Downs Computer SystemsAirlines at airports across the world have experienced flight delays and cancellations after a broken software update wreaked havoc on most of the world's Microsoft and Windows computers. At certain airports — including Delhi Indira Gandhi Int’l (DEL) — flight staff had to board flights with pen and paper.Read More →
STORIESJun 04, 2024Russian Plane Issues Triple Since Sanctions ImposedIn response to Russia's offensive actions in Ukraine, various Western governments imposed sanctions on the Federation. This has led to Russian airlines struggling to find spare parts to fix crippled aircraft and has further contributed to a spike in malfunctions.Read More →
STORIESMay 15, 2024The U.S. Daring Mission to Steal a Soviet Made HelicopterOperation Mount Hope III was a daring mission executed by the US military in June 1988. Members of US Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment were able to pull off a dangerous heist without ever alerting the enemy or suffering any casualties. Read More →
STORIESMay 04, 2024Death Flights: A Legacy of State Terror in ArgentinaDeath flights were just as terrible as they sound. One regime in South America used this as a primary tactic of suppressing its political enemies. This is the story of Argentina's "death flights" Read More →
NEWSMay 03, 2024Big Changes Coming to Airports in the Big AppleLike elsewhere in the US, New York is spending big on modernizing its airport infrastructure. New changes are coming to major airports in the NYC area to the tune of billions, upgrading terminals and departure halls amongst other projects. Read More →
NEWSApr 13, 2024Iranian Drone Attacks Force Airspace Closures, Airlines to Cancel or Divert FlightsSeveral Middle Eastern countries closed their airspace to flights after Iran launched a drone attack against Israel on April 13. This drone attack comes a few days after an Israeli airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus killed seven officers from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Multiple airlines canceled or diverted flights flying over the region amid the worsening geopolitical environment.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 08, 2024How Geopolitical Events Affect Civil Aviation SafetyDuring armed conflict, no-fly zones are enacted in airspace that cannot be guaranteed safety. As a result, rules of war are in place to deter civilian aviation from getting looped into these conflicts. Read More →
