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TRIP REPORTS Mar 26, 2024 Travis AFB Bids Farewell to the KC-10 Extender at Wings Over Solano 2024 A visit to Travis Air Force Base (KSUU) to document the farewell flights of the McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender from the USAF fleet. The aircraft is expected to be retired by the end of this year. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 20, 2023 JANET: The Top-Secret Airline Transporting Government Officials to Area 51 Did you know that the U.S. government flies an airline to some of the most secretive places on Earth? This airline, operating from "Just Another Non-Existent Terminal," supposedly flies to some of the most mysterious and secretive locations in the United States, including (supposedly) Area 51. This is the captivating case of JANET Airlines, the carrier that flies to nowhere. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 16, 2023 Why Don't US Airlines Fly the A380? The Airbus A380 is an aircraft that needs no introduction and cannot be mistaken. Yet in spite of the aircraft's prestige, it has never been ordered by any U.S.-based airline. So why is it that despite the United States having the world's second-largest aviation market, no airline based in the country has ever operated the Airbus A380? Read More →
NEWS Oct 23, 2023 Off-Duty Pilot Attempts to Crash Alaska Airlines Plane An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to divert early Sunday night after an off-duty pilot attempted to crash the plane. The off-duty pilot responsible for the incident is facing 83 counts of attempted murder. The incident highlights the importance of mental health in aviation. Read More →
NEWS Sep 19, 2023 Freed American Prisoners Return Home: The Importance of Humanitarian Flights The five Americans freed as part of a $6 billion exchange with Iran arrived back in the United States on Monday. This situation highlights the importance of humanitarian flights. Time and time again, aviation has been a major player in facilitating responses to global issues, a topic that we will address today. Read More →
ROUTES Sep 10, 2023 Air Astana Expands to New York and The Far East Air Astana has chosen to launch new routes to Tokyo, Singapore, and New York. The decision may have been influenced by recent financial gains, with plans to launch through 2024 and 2025. Read More →
NEWS Jun 18, 2023 Pilot Unions Oppose Retirement Age Increment in Latest Bill By House Panel Several pilot unions in the United States (US) have opposed a new bill that proposes raising the mandatory pilot retirement age from 65 to 67. The unions are voicing concerns about the potential impact of this change on the aviation industry. Read More →
NEWS May 15, 2023 Delta Resumes Flights Between Atlanta and Düsseldorf Strengthening The Cities' Bilateral Relationship Delta has resumed flights between Atlanta and Dusseldorf. Both cities are expanding their economic relationship and direct flights are essential for it to succeed. Read More →
ROUTES Apr 30, 2023 Lufthansa Announces Flights to India and A380 Long-Haul Routes Lufthansa has announced new flights to India and that more routes will use the Airbus A380 aircraft. The airline aims to expand its international reach by serving more people on popular routes and launching flights to fast-growing destinations. Read More →
ROUTES Apr 25, 2023 Sale Alert: JetBlue Offers Discounted Flights from New York and Boston to Amsterdam JetBlue to Offer Low Fares and Quality Service to Business and Leisure Travellers with the Introduction of Its Third Transatlantic Destination, Amsterdam. Read More →