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INFORMATIONAL Apr 01, 2024 The World's Longest Flights to Latin America Air travel has made the world a much smaller place. Journeys that would have once taken weeks or months to complete are now completed in hours. You may have seen various lists of the current longest flights in the world. However, this article will take it further and list the five current longest flights offered from Latin America. Read More →
NEWS Apr 01, 2024 South American Tourism and the Impact of COVID-19 South America's booming tourism industry seemed to evaporate during the pandemic. Although some companies are still struggling, recent evaluations of the region suggest that they are on the way back up. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Mar 19, 2024 Understanding Aviation Law for Pilots and Passengers Have you ever wondered what your right as a passenger are when flying? What rules do pilots and airlines have to follow? This article covers all that and more. Read More →
NEWS Mar 12, 2024 Aer Lingus Crew Hospitalized After Possible Toxic Fumes on Flight EI166 Several Aer Lingus crew members on flight EI166 had reportedly been exposed to Toxic Fumes which forced the flight to make an emergency diversion back to Dublin. The crew members were hospitalized and are receiving treatment for potential fume inhalation. Read More →
NEWS Mar 11, 2024 Cargo Door Issue Forces American Airlines Flight to Return to Raleigh-Durham Less Than One Hour After Departure An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) on March 11. Flight AA 802 departed RDU for Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) at 6:53 a.m. local time. After taking off from RDU, the flight crew became concerned with an issue involving the cargo door and returned to RDU after approximately 15 minutes. Read More →
NEWS Mar 04, 2024 $1 Billion Lawsuit Filed: Passengers Claim Alaska Airlines and Boeing Put Lives at Risk Three passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1812, which had an incident involving a door plug blowing off mid-flight in January, are suing the airline and Boeing for $1 billion. The case includes negligence for allegedly ignoring the signs of an impending incident. Read More →
NEWS Mar 04, 2024 Investigation Underway After Embraer Lands on Closed Section of Runway in Northern Brazil In a near-catastrophic event, a plane landed on runway 26 under construction at Boa Vista International Airport (BVB) in northern Brazil, almost impacting a maintenance van. Read More →
NEWS Feb 28, 2024 LATAM Records $582 Million Profit in 2023, Driven by Strong Passenger Traffic LATAM reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023 and the entire year. The 50.1% increase in traffic and $582 million profit is a testament to the carrier's strong financial and operational performance. Read More →
NEWS Feb 28, 2024 Southwest Airlines Launches Venture Firm for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, $30 Million Investment in Fuel Producer LanzaJet Southwest Airlines announced the launch of Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a subsidiary focused on helping the airline achieve its sustainability goals by obtaining sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Southwest also announced a $30 million investment in sustainable fuel technology company and producer LanzaJet. Read More →
ROUTES Feb 24, 2024 Delta Air Lines Expands South Pacific Presence With New Los Angeles-Brisbane Route Delta Air Lines is expanding its presence in the South Pacific region with an upcoming service to Australia's third-largest city, Brisbane. Delta will inaugurate seasonal service from its Los Angeles (LAX) hub to Brisbane (BNE) from December 6, 2024 to March 28, 2025. The route will utilize the Airbus A350-900, one of Delta's newest and most modern widebody aircraft. Read More →