NEWSNov 02, 2023Delta Pilot Threatens to Shoot Captain Over Medical DiversionFederal authorities in Utah have indicted a former Delta Air Lines pilot for allegedly trying to shoot his captain during a flight last year. Jonathan Dunn was indicted in a Utah District Court on October 18 for disrupting the crew's operations on a commercial flight. This incident, along with another one involving an Alaska Airlines pilot, signifies the importance of mental health in the aviation industry.Read More →
NEWSNov 01, 2023United Airlines Aircraft Diverts Mid-Flight as Woman Goes Into LaborA United Airlines flight returned to San Francisco en-route to Honolulu on Monday when a woman onboard went into labor. The plane landed safely and medical professionals assisted the mother and child.Read More →
NEWSOct 25, 2023Delta Air Lines Cancels More Tel Aviv Flights, Provides Aid to Israel and GazaDelta Air Lines will cancel more flights between the U.S. and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The airline also provided $1 million in humanitarian aid for people in Israel and the Gaza Strip.Read More →
NEWSOct 25, 2023JetBlue Announces Nonstop Seasonal Flights to Dublin and EdinburghAmerican low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways has made headlines once again, announcing the launch of two exciting new transatlantic destinations from next year. Having experienced immense success with its existing transatlantic routes, JetBlue is tapping into markets heavily dominated by legacy carriers in an effort to increase competition and drive down fares.Read More →
NEWSOct 25, 2023The Rise of Air India Express: New Livery and Ambitious GrowthMany tend to overlook Air India Express, the low-cost arm of Indian flag carrier Air India. However, the subsidiary has embarked on a new chapter in its history much like its parent company. Following Air India's massive rebrand and introduction of a new brand identity, Air India Express has also unveiled its own new livery in addition to ambitious growth plans.Read More →
NEWSOct 24, 2023Smartavia Boeing 737 Skids Off Runway in RussiaA Smartavia Boeing 737 overran the runway in Perm, Russia, on October 24. That morning, the flight, operated by a Boeing 737-800 as flight 5N583, was en route from Saint Petersburg to Perm, a busy domestic flight in Russia. The aircraft had 180 passengers onboard, in addition to six crewmembers. No injuries were reported.Read More →
NEWSOct 23, 2023American Airlines Adds Flights to Super Bowl LVIII, Barcelona Tech ConferencePassengers interested in American football or visiting Barcelona are in for good news. American Airlines is adding flights to two major events in February and March. These high-demand events are Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and a mobile communications trade show in Barcelona.Read More →
NEWSOct 23, 2023Off-Duty Pilot Attempts to Crash Alaska Airlines PlaneAn Alaska Airlines flight was forced to divert early Sunday night after an off-duty pilot attempted to crash the plane. The off-duty pilot responsible for the incident is facing 83 counts of attempted murder. The incident highlights the importance of mental health in aviation. Read More →
NEWSOct 23, 2023El Al Making Significant Capacity Changes to Accomodate Stranded PassengersConflict usually creates logistical challenges for airlines and the war in Israel-Palestine is no different. El Al has been forced to make numerous capacity changes and flout international guidelines to repatriate passengers. Airlines serving Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) have been forced to suspend service and serve passengers through "nearby" airports in other countries.Read More →
NEWSOct 23, 2023Air France Flight to Newark Returns to Paris Amid Technical Issues Air France Flight 62, a flight that normally flies a New York-Paris route, turned around back to Paris on Saturday, October 21. The cause for why is still unknown, so many eyes are turned to Air France's engineers to find the root of the problem.Read More →
