INFORMATIONALDec 23, 2025GTF Storage Crisis Deepens: 835 Aircraft Grounded as Pratt & Whitney Recalls Surge Post-Mid-YearThe operational crisis surrounding the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family has reached a new peak. As of late Q4 2025, the number of stored jets powered by the PW1000G family has climbed significantly, highlighting a widening gap between maintenance capacity and the relentless pace of engine recalls.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 20, 2025Memphis at Midnight: Inside FedEx's Global SuperhubWhen considering major hub airports in the United States, few might think of Memphis International Airport (MEM). This facility, which is only the second busiest in Tennessee based on passenger volumes, might not boast an impressive flight schedule from passenger airlines. However, across the airfield from Memphis' passenger terminal, FedEx has turned the airport into a critical cargo superhub. In fact, between the hours of 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM, Memphis becomes the busiest airport in the world.Read More →
NEWSSep 09, 2024Air Canada Faces Operational Shutdown Amid Pilot Wage NegotiationsAir Canada (AC.TO) is on the verge of a significant operational shutdown as the airline struggles to reach an agreement with its pilots over wage increases. The airline's pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, are demanding salary hikes to bring them in line with their U.S. counterparts, who benefited from a surge in wages in 2023 during a global pilot shortage.
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NEWSAug 15, 2024Canada Jetlines Suspends Operations Days After Executives ResignCanada Jetlines has suspended operations just days after four members of the airline's senior leadership resigned. The airline has been experiencing financial trouble for quite some time and has never turned a profit. Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 09, 2023Analyzing Airline Operations in War-Torn Countries: Libya and YemenWe live in a time when countries all over the world are engulfed in some sort of conflict. War, in particular, has devastated various nations. Based on that information, it makes one wonder: How do flight operations continue in war-torn countries?Read More →
NEWSDec 24, 2022Southwest Airlines Declares State of Operational Emergency at Denver AirportThe recent winter storm has hit Southwest Airlines hard at Denver International Airport (DEN). Beginning at 1:45 pm Mountain Time on December 21, 2022, and extending until further notice, the Vice President of Ground Operations, Chris Johnson, declared a State of Operational Emergency.Read More →
STORIESMay 05, 2022An Inside Perspective: Working as a RamperThe aviation industry presents many career paths. If one is interested in working at the airport, then being a ramper may be a great choice.Read More →
NEWSFeb 07, 2022Frontier Airlines Encounters Operational Meltdown After Merger AnnouncementFrontier Airlines has been drawing attention recently. On the same day they announced their major merger with rival ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the Denver-based carrier encountered an operational meltdown that caused delays and cancellations across the nation.
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NEWSOct 16, 2021Collins Aerospace Launches New Business Aviation Technology HubCollins Aerospace is launching a new technology platform called Izon that integrates and streamlines business aviation services including flight planning, weather, fleet operations, and more. Izon combines multiple business aviation services that were once separate into one platform. The platform can be accessed by pilots, flight operators, and other operations staff. Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969Airport Operations (Overview) If you have been to an airport before, it's always good to familiarize yourself with its day-to-day operations. Every airport has four types of operation: Landside operation, Airside operation, Billing & Invoice operations, and information & management operation. Read More →
