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TRIP REPORTS Oct 10, 2025 Beijing's Boeing: What It's Like Onboard China's COMAC C919 Aboard China's COMAC C919, I experienced more than just a flight; I witnessed China's ambition to challenge decades of Western dominance in the skies. Could China really build a world-class passenger jet? Read More →
ROUTES Oct 09, 2025 EgyptAir Looks to Add Chicago, Los Angeles Flights in 2026 Egyptair this week filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to request authority for new non-stop flights between Cairo International Airport and two additional destinations in North America. The national flag carrier, a member of the prestigious Star Alliance, seeks to introduce service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in May 2026 and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in June 2026. Read More →
ROUTES Oct 09, 2025 United Announces Bold Transatlantic Expansion: Routes to Croatia, Spain, Scotland, and More United Airlines is expanding its international network with new nonstop flights to several exciting destinations for summer 2026, including to cities such as Split, Bari, Glasgow, and Santiago de Compostela. Read More →
NEWS Oct 07, 2025 13 Year Old Stowaway Found in the Landing Gear of Kabul-Delhi Flight On Sunday, September 21, a 13-year-old Afghan boy miraculously survived a near-fatal ordeal. During a flight from Kabul to Delhi, the teenager was found hiding inside the aircraft’s landing gear, a position where survival is almost impossible due to freezing temperatures and lack of oxygen at altitude. Read More →
ROUTES Oct 07, 2025 Bulgaria's GullivAir Looking to Serve Tel Aviv-New York Flights for Arkia GullivAir's proposed year-round service to New York marks a significant shift in aviation dynamics, highlighting the importance of wet-leasing in enhancing operational capabilities and the competitive landscape among carriers. This development offers insights into market opportunities and regulatory considerations that may impact future international travel. Read More →
NEWS Oct 07, 2025 Niger Air International Set to Take Off in 2026 Niger is to return to the skies with a new national airline. The government has promised to open Niger Air International in 2026, roughly two and a half years after the country's former national airline, Niger Airlines, shut down. Read More →
STORIES Sep 24, 2025 Inside San Diego's New $3.8 Billion Airport Terminal On Monday evening, passengers flying from Honolulu to San Diego experienced a terminal that felt more like an art gallery than an airport. The transformation came as America’s busiest single-runway airport unveiled its brand-new terminal, ushering in a new era for travelers. Read More →
NEWS Sep 23, 2025 Dog Hotel with Spa Opens at Rome-FCO Airport This May, the airport launched Dog Relais, a dedicated hotel for pets complete with spa treatments, premium lodges, and even video calls so owners can check in on their furry friends while away. Read More →
NEWS Sep 23, 2025 UK Approves $3 Billion London-Gatwick Airport Expansion Plan In a significant development for the U.K. infrastructure and airlines, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has given the green light to a £2.2 billion (USD $2.9B) London-Gatwick Airport expansion. Read More →
NEWS Sep 23, 2025 Sydney Airport Nearly Closes Down due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage Sydney Airport, Australia’s busiest aviation hub, was just hours from a total shutdown of all departing flights last Friday due to a sudden shortage of available air traffic controllers. Read More →