ROUTESApr 10, 2024The World's Top 10 Longest Flights Ranked by Distance Technology continues to modernize and evolve our world as we know it. One of these ways is via air travel, which has undoubtedly shrunk the world and made it more interconnected. Journeys that would have once seemed impossible or taken forever to complete can now be undertaken in hours. These are the world's ten longest flights by distance.Read More →
ROUTESApr 09, 2024United's Island Hopper Adventure: 7 Pacific Islands in 15 Hours on a Boeing 737When it comes to serving remote communities, airlines are sometimes the only means to provide vital resources to these places. One such example is the "Island Hopper", a service by United Airlines from Honolulu (HNL) to Guam (GUM) that stops in various Pacific islands.Read More →
NEWSApr 05, 2024New York and New Jersey Earthquake: How Airports Operate During Major Seismic EventsCan planes survive earthquakes? What happens when an earthquake hits a major airport? This article explains all that plus more, talking about the April 5 New Jersey earthquake. Read More →
NEWSApr 05, 2024Earthquake in New York and New Jersey: How Airports Operate During Major Seismic Events What happens to airports when an earthquake occurs? How do airlines respond? This article covers all that, plus what happened after a small earthquake struck the New York metro area on April 5. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 02, 2024Pilot Shortage: What Does This Mean for Air Travel?It is a well-known fact that the aviation industry is experiencing a pilot shortage. Just how bad is it, and how does the shortage affect you? Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 20, 2024Six Must-Have Apps to Make Your Next Flight a BreezeWhen traveling, it is always important to bring a few essentials: clothes, chargers, your phone, and maybe even a snack. That said, there should be an equivalent emphasis on essential smartphone applications. Certain apps can lead to an easier and more efficient travel experience. Here are some of the best to have for your next trip.Read More →
NEWSMar 14, 2024Bubble Wrap Cited as United Boeing 737 Engine Fire CauseOn Monday, United Airlines Flight 1118 from IAH to RSW had an engine fire. This caused the left engine to catch up in flames and land back in Houston shortly after takeoff.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 10, 2024Boom Supersonic: Bringing Supersonic Transport Back to the FutureBoom will return supersonic air travel to the skies. The Boom Overture is their instrument of choice, a supersonic transport meant to carry 64-80 passengers at 1.7 times the speed of sound. Japan Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines have ordered the aircraft.Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2024Possible Oil Warning Light Issue Forces United Airlines Flight to Return to ChicagoA United Airlines flight from Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) to Salt Lake City (SLC) was forced to return to Chicago due to a maintenance issue on March 9. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there was a possible oil warning light issue. Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2024NLX Raises $12 Million in Funding: How Airlines Use Its AI Technology to Enhance Their OperationsAmerican enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) provider NLX raised $12 million in Series A funding for operational expansion and development efforts. JetBlue's venture capital division, JetBlue Ventures, contributed to the funding round. Meanwhile, United Airlines and Copa Airlines have worked with NLX to incorporate AI into their operations. Read More →
