INFORMATIONALMay 15, 2024Why Most Australian Airlines FailIn the past 100 years, nearly 300 Australian airlines have failed. With the recent collapse of 18-month-old Bonza Airlines, the question has to be asked: Can any new airline can survive Australia's aviation market? Here's a look at five failed airlines and the impacts they left in the land down under. Read More →
NEWSMay 13, 2024Air Vanuatu: What Happens When An Airline Goes BankruptRecently, Air Vanuatu went bankrupt, canceling all international flights and stranding thousands of passengers. This latest airline bankruptcy brings up the question - What happens after an airline goes bust? Read More →
ROUTESMay 11, 2024JetBlue Announces Major Puerto Rico Expansion; New Mint ServiceJetBlue announces major expansion in Puerto Rico with six new routes and upgrades six routes to include Mint business class. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 10, 2024The Secret Language of Air Traffic Control And How To Understand It. A quick look at some of the most common phrases used in air traffic control communications and what they mean. Read More →
NEWSMay 01, 2024How To Survive a 17 Hour Flight In Economy ClassAre you dreading your next long haul flight in economy? Here are some tips and tricks on how to survive your next ultra long haul flight. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 18, 2024Is the Airbus A380 the World's Safest Plane?In the nearly two decades of A380 operations, the superjumbo has never suffered a fatal accident. Why is this and does that make it the world's safest aircraft?Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 16, 2024Top 5 Flight Training Programs Offered by Aviation Universities in 2024Are you interested in attending university to become a pilot? Phillip Richardson weighs the pros and cons of attending some of the best aviation universities in the United States.Read More →
STORIESApr 10, 2024The A320's First Passenger Flight Ended Horribly: The Crash of Air France Flight 296QAir France flight AF296Q was a chartered demonstration flight for the then brand-new Airbus A320. However, things did not go as planned on the day of the flight. The captain's perspective differs from the official report on how the aircraft crashed that day.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 09, 2024Modern Trends in Airplane DesignExplore the latest innovations shaping airplane design, from lightweight materials to sustainable propulsion systems. Discover the future of aviation!Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 06, 2024A Guide to the Most Common Commercial Aircraft (and How to Identify Them)With so many commercial airplanes flying in today's skies, it can be difficult to tell them apart, especially when first getting into the hobby. However, it becomes easier to tell aircraft apart by paying attention to the number of engines, aircraft size and shape, landing gear design, and more.Read More →
