Category: News
NEWS Jun 04, 2023 Jet Crashes After Supersonic Intercept Near Washington, D.C. A Cessna Citation Jet was intercepted near Washington, D.C. by F-16s, producing a loud supersonic boom audible to the DMV Metro Area. Efforts to reconnect with the pilot were unsuccessful, and the plane ultimately crashed. Read More →
NEWS Jun 04, 2023 New U.S. Flights Operated by Chinese Airlines to Avoid Russian Airspace Chinese airlines are starting to avoid flying over Russian airspace for flights to the US. This suggests that China is looking to improve its relationship with the US as geopolitical tensions increase. Read More →
NEWS Jun 03, 2023 Just Landed: Norse Atlantic Airways Inaugurates London Gatwick to Washington-Dulles Service Low-cost upstart Norse Atlantic is expanding again and growing its presence in the U.S. June 1 marked the launch of a new service between Washington-Dulles and London Gatwick and the new low fares are guaranteed to please travelers. Read More →
NEWS Jun 03, 2023 Riyadh Air to Purchase 150 Boeing 737 MAX Jets Saudi Arabia's newest airline, Riyadh Air, is planning to purchase at least 150 737 MAX aircraft from Boeing. This will be Boeing's second large deal with its customers in Saudi Arabia this year. Read More →
NEWS Jun 02, 2023 Delta Opens New Exclusive Business Class Check-In Area This week, Delta Airlines debuted a brand new space at LAX as part of the continuing facility upgrades at one of the airline's most prominent hubs. As part of a broader project to enhance and improve the experience for Delta passengers at LAX, the airline unveiled a new exclusive business class check-in area for Delta One business class passengers. Read More →
NEWS Jun 02, 2023 Avianca Will Now Offer its Long-Haul Business Class Product on Los Angeles-Bogotá Route Avianca has started offering business class tickets on flights between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Tickets were first placed on sale on June 1 for flights starting on July 1. Read More →
NEWS Jun 02, 2023 Delta and Korean Air Commemorate 5-Year Trans-Pacific Joint Venture Anniversary Delta Air Lines and Korean Air are celebrating the fifth anniversary of the leading joint venture between the U.S. and Asia. This partnership continues to grow traffic through the region’s premier connecting hub at Incheon International Airport. Read More →
NEWS Jun 02, 2023 Air Algérie Places Order for Five New Airbus A330-900s and Two A350-1000s Air Algérie, the flag carrier airline of Algeria, has entered into a firm agreement to acquire seven widebody aircraft, further bolstering its growth in the commercial aviation sector. Read More →
NEWS Jun 01, 2023 Airbus Delivers its First American-Built Aircraft to a Foreign Customer Recently, Airbus reached an important milestone when its Alabama factory delivered its first aircraft destined for an international customer: Volaris. Read More →
NEWS Jun 01, 2023 Air New Zealand to Weigh Passengers Before Boarding Between May 29 and July 2, 2023, Air New Zealand will be administering a voluntary study in which passengers willing to participate will be weighed. The weight data taken from passengers will be used towards improving aircraft efficiency and range. The data taken from passengers will remain anonymous to respect and protect passengers' privacy. Read More →