NEWSJan 01, 2023United Dreamliner Makes Emergency Landing in American SamoaA United Airlines 787-9 was forced to divert to Pago Pago in American Samoa after the aircraft experienced mechanical issues, separating passengers from their families until New Year's Day. Read More →
NEWSAug 30, 2022Lufthansa Receives its First Ever Boeing 787 On the afternoon of August 29, 2022, Lufthansa's first-ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner lifted off from Boeing's main headquarters at Everett Paine Field near Seattle, Washington. The following morning at 11:02 local time, the aircraft landed in Frankfurt, Germany (FRA). To celebrate the occasion, the pilots flew a Lufthansa branded flag outside of the cockpit during the aircraft's taxi after landing.Read More →
NEWSAug 11, 2022Boeing Resumes 787 Deliveries After One Year LullAfter resolving a plethora of quality control issues, the FAA cleared the resumption of Boeing 787 deliveries. As a result, American Airlines received the first Boeing 787 delivery since 2021 on Wednesday, marking a new era.Read More →
ROUTESJul 15, 2022Bamboo Airways Adds London-Gatwick, Eyes Massive GrowthThe fledgling Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways will launch flights to London-Gatwick this winter. The long-haul, low-cost airline is also planning for large growth in the future.Read More →
ROUTESJun 25, 2022Zipair Tokyo to Launch Flights to San Jose, CANew JAL-owned budget carrier Zipair Tokyo is launching nonstop flights from San Jose, CA to Tokyo later this year. The flight won't be the first from Silicon Valley to Japan, but is sure to attract interest and demand due to Zipair's innovative product. Read More →
ROUTESMay 22, 2022United Officially Applies to Launch Dulles to Cape Town ServiceUnited Airlines has officially filed an application to fly between Cape Town and Washington-Dulles. The flight would be offered three times per week on the Boeing 787-9.Read More →
NEWSMay 05, 2022Introducing Italy's Newest Airline: AeroitaliaStarting later this year privately owned Aeroitalia will become Italy's newest airline. The new venture is run by experienced aviation professionals and will initially be based at Forlì (FRL) airport. Read More →
Mar 31, 2022Qantas Adds Second Flight to Australia from Dallas-Fort WorthQantas is returning to long-haul flights with a bang by announcing new service from Dallas-Fort Worth to Melbourne beginning in December 2022. The new ultra long-haul flight will make it easier for passengers outside of the U.S. West Coast to get to Australia's second largest city. Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2022British Airways' 85-Minute 787 FlightBritish Airways long-haul aircraft are rarely seen around Europe. But with higher cargo demand, especially since the beginning of the pandemic, the smaller Airbus fleet has frequently been switched out for something a lot bigger to fit the higher payloads.Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2022ANA Group Launches New Subsidiary AirJapanThe ANA Group is launching a new medium-haul international subsidiary, AirJapan. The service will reach new destinations in Oceania and Asia using the Boeing 787-8, offering affordable fares and comfortable service.Read More →
