NEWSSep 22, 2023Edelweiss Confirms A340 RetirementThe era of four-engined aircraft is quickly drawing to a close, with another airline confirming the imminent retirement of its quad jets. That airline is Edelweiss and the aircraft concerned is the Airbus A340-300.Read More →
NEWSMay 09, 2023Delta Introduces Electric Ground Vehicles at Two Hubs, Furthers Commitment to Sustainable FutureOne of the overlooked parts of commercial aviation is the ground operation airlines must coordinate while aircraft are on the ramp. From loading bags to fueling aircraft, ramp agents use a wide variety of vehicles to assist them with such tasks. These ground service vehicles have traditionally been powered by fossil fuels. Delta Airlines, however, is beginning to replace them with more environmentally sustainable alternates.Read More →
NEWSOct 16, 2022VIDEO: Boeing 747 Loses Wheel During Takeoff from Italian Airport On Wednesday morning, a 747 Dreamlifter lost one of its landing gear wheels on takeoff from an Italian airport. The aircraft continued safely to its destination with no one being injured.Read More →
NEWSSep 12, 2022PHOTOS: Learjet Overruns Runway in San Diego A Learjet 36 overran the runway at San Diego's naval air station. Two people onboard received minor injuries. The aircraft was under contract for the navy. Read More →
NEWSAug 06, 2022Alaska and Oneworld Partners Announce Significant Investments in Sustainable Aviation FuelSeattle-based Alaska has just announced a massive new investment into sustainable aviation fuel, making good on their deal with Oneworld to boost the purchasing and consumption of fuels created sustainably.Read More →
NEWSJun 19, 2022United Partnership Brings Plant-Based Menu ItemsUnited is debuting new, plant-based menu items as it launches a partnership with Impossible Foods. Customers can now consume an Impossible Meatball Bowl on select U.S. flights and an Impossible Sausage in select Polaris lounges.Read More →
NEWSApr 22, 2022Maskless Flights Between United States and Britain Are Here Following the voiding of the United States mask mandate, combined with a similar ruling in the UK, it seems that maskless flights between the US and the UK are finally in sight.Read More →
NEWSApr 17, 2022Jackson Hole Airport to Close Temporarily Beginning April 11Wyoming's busiest airport is closing to the public for over two months to accommodate a major runway reconstruction project (among other improvement efforts). There are minimal convenient alternatives to using the airport, so the gateway hopes to move quickly and reopen on June 28, 2022. Read More →
NEWSApr 14, 2022Condor Reveals New Vacation Inspired LiveryOn Monday, Frankfurt-based carrier Condor revealed its new vacation-inspired livery at Toulouse on its first Airbus A330neo. This new branding has sparked some very mixed opinions.Read More →
NEWSApr 03, 2022Mexico City Opens New AirportMexico City has just opened a new airport. Some object to its distant location and cost, but regardless, the airport is a much needed upgrade for the city. Read More →
