NEWSNov 17, 2025Emirates Orders 65 Additional Boeing 777-9 at Dubai Airshow 2025Emirates has announced an order for an additional 65 Boeing 777-9X aircraft today at the Dubai Airshow. This deal, valued at USD $38 billion, brings the airline's total 777-9X order count to 270 units. The agreement also includes options to convert orders 777-8 or 777-10 variants.Read More →
ROUTESNov 13, 2025LOT Polish Airlines Announces New Route to San FranciscoLOT Polish Airlines has announced a new direct route from Warsaw to San Francisco, enhancing connectivity between Europe and a major U.S. technology hub. This route presents significant opportunities for both business and leisure travelers alike.Read More →
NEWSNov 11, 2025VIDEO: Turkish C-130 Crash Near Georgia-Azerbaijan BorderA Turkish Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed today after disintegrating over Georgia. According to flight tracking software FlightRadar24, the accident occurred just 22 minutes after takeoff from Ganja International Airport. The plane was en route to Turkey.Read More →
NEWSNov 08, 2025UPS and Fedex Ground MD-11 Fleets Following Louisville CrashBoth UPS and FedEx have grounded their MD-11 fleets following a deadly plane crash that killed fourteen people.Read More →
NEWSNov 06, 2025Taiwan Lowers Minimum Pilot Age to 18, Raises Maximum to 65Taiwan is implementing transformative changes to its pilot certification regulations, lowering minimum ages and raising maximums, aiming to boost its aviation workforce amidst global pilot shortages. This shift seeks to align Taiwan with international standards and enhance recruitment strategies for local airlines.Read More →
NEWSNov 05, 2025Hainan Airlines Takes Delivery of First A330-900neoOn October 31, Hainan Airlines received its first A330-900neo, marking the first delivery of this aircraft type to a Chinese carrier.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 04, 2025Flying with Personality: The Hidden Story Behind Aircraft RegistrationsJust as one would name their car or boat, airlines sometimes give names to their aircraft. While many carriers choose names inspired by well-known cities, landmarks, or historical figures, one airline stands out by adding a unique twist, infused with a touch of classic British flair.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 01, 2025Fuel, Faith, and Four Engines: How Emirates Makes the A380 WorkThe world's largest passenger airplane — the Airbus A380 Superjumbo — was initially developed to revolutionize intercontinental travel by transporting high volumes of passengers over long distances. However, 20 years later, the A380 has not been the financial success that Airbus hoped it would be.Read More →
NEWSNov 01, 2025Korean Air Orders A350F FreighterKorean Air has made a strategic decision to convert seven A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders into A350F freighter orders, reinforcing its position in the cargo aviation sector. This move reflects the airline's commitment to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in response to growing cargo demands.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 30, 2025Ghosts of 191: The Crash Site that Continues to Haunt Chicago to this DayOn May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 was scheduled to fly nonstop from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Los Angeles. Operated by a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, the flight unfortunately met its untimely demise before it could even put some distance between itself and the Windy City. The events of Flight 191 continue to haunt Chicago to this day.Read More →
