INFORMATIONALApr 15, 2024Why the -300ER is Boeing's Best-Selling 777 VariantSince its maiden flight in 2003, the Boeing 777-300ER has become the best-selling variant of the Boeing 777 family. As of 2020, over 830 777-300ERs had been delivered to operators all around the world. Why is this? What made the 777-300ER so successful?Read More →
NEWSApr 12, 2024The Shohei Ohtani Effect: Los Angeles Dodgers Introduce ANA and STARLUX as Official AirlinesThe Los Angeles Dodgers are becoming more popular in Asia after signing Shohei Ohtani and playing two games in Seoul. The team is targeting its Asian fans through its two official airlines: All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Starlux Airlines. Read More →
NEWSMar 04, 2024New Airline Mexicana Ditches Boeing for Faster Launch, Switches to EmbraerIn February, Mexicana de AviaciĆ³n, a revived Mexican state-owned airliner, announced the order of ten Embraer jets slated for a May 2025 delivery. The switch to Embraer is unexpected, as initial partnerships were confirmed with Boeing, indicating the purchase of some 737s.Read More →
ROUTESMar 02, 2024Frontier Launches $19 Nonstop Flights to New OrleansFrontier announced 17 new routes while also cutting 16, citing a network restructuring plan. In this announcement, Frontier even announced a promotion offering $19 flights. Read More →
NEWSMar 01, 2024Woman Dies After Getting Ill on American Airlines Flight From Punta CanaA 41-year-old female passenger suddenly fell ill on an American Airlines flight from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Charlotte (CLT). The aircraft made an emergency landing in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS) on February 28.Read More →
NEWSMar 01, 2024Asiana Airlines to Retire Its Last Boeing 747-400 Aircraft After 25 YearsThe COVID-19 pandemic has seen several aircraft being retired earlier than expected. It was expected that Asiana Airlines would retire their Boeing 747-400s permanently. One sole aircraft, HL7428, made it through the pandemic and is still flying for Asiana. However, with HL7428 nearing 25 years of operation, Asiana has announced that the aircraft will retire on March 25.Read More →
NEWSMar 01, 2024Ryanair Challenges Evidence from ex-FBI Official in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Booking.comRyanair has become a household name for offering extremely low fares and bare-bones service. Its business and operational strategy allow it to be one of the most profitable airlines in the world. Since 2020, the ultra-low-cost airline and internet travel giant Booking.com ran into a legal quarrel.Read More →
NEWSFeb 28, 2024Air India and FlyArystan Planes Nearly Collide on Runway at Mumbai AirportA disaster was narrowly avoided at India's second-busiest airport as two Airbus jets were involved in a runway incursion. This incident occurred between an Air India A319 and FlyArystan A320neo on February 22.
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NEWSFeb 28, 2024Korean Air Will Give Three Airbus A350 Planes to T'way AirThe proposed merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines requires a solution to prevent the combined carrier from having a monopoly in South Korea's aviation market. One solution suggested was to supply T'way Air, a South Korean low-cost carrier (LCC), with five Airbus A330-200s from the Korean Air fleet. However, reports indicate that Korean Air is considering giving three Airbus A350-900s from the Asiana fleet once the merger is complete.Read More →
NEWSFeb 27, 2024Ryanair Flight Diverted to London-Gatwick Amid Flap MalfunctionDue to a flap malfunction, Ryanair flight FR 3945, operated with a Boeing 737-800, diverted to London-Gatwick (LGW) instead of its intended destination, Bournemouth (BOH). The flight departed from Faro at 7:20 p.m. local time before heading to Bournemouth's Hurn airport. While approaching the destination, the aircraft started a go-around and proceeded immediately to London Gatwick for emergency purposes.Read More →