Category: Stories
STORIES Aug 01, 2024 Is Singapore to JFK Truly the Longest Flight in the World? Amazing advancements in aviation technology have made the world a much smaller place. The current longest flights in the world connect opposite sides of the planet in a matter of hours. You may already know what the world's longest flight is. Let's examine more regarding this unique route and what sorts of amenities are available to help passengers pass the long hours. Read More →
STORIES Jul 29, 2024 Passenger Awarded $2700 After Sri Lankan Airlines Loses Bag An Australian traveller's luggage got lost at the start of a long, international trip. While his luggage didn't make it with him overseas, technical difficulties rerouted it by accident in the latter parts of his travels. His dispute with two airlines lasted for 18 months until legal representation stepped in. Read More →
STORIES Jul 25, 2024 Can the Airbus A321XLR Replace the Boeing 757? It's a question that has seemingly become more common in the past few years: Will Airbus' new A321XLR be a proper replacement for the legendary Boeing 757? The debate over whether there will ever be a proper 757 replacement has been raging for a while. However, now Airbus might have an aircraft that can finally replace the flying pencil. Read More →
STORIES Jul 01, 2024 Boeing 737 vs. Airbus A320: The Ultimate Narrowbody Aircraft Showdown No two aircraft have made air travel more accessible than the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. These are the two most common aircraft families in the world, so much so that one of these aircraft lands or takes off every 2.5 seconds. Today, we will analyze and compare these two narrowbody competitors. Read More →
STORIES Jun 25, 2024 Sunlight After Sunset: SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Incredible Effect Over Southwest US Those observing a SpaceX rocket launch in Arizona on June 23 were in for a spectacular surprise when they saw a glowing trail of exhaust in the sky. The strange trail of glowing exhaust can be explained by science. Read More →
STORIES Jun 22, 2024 Cessna 172: The Most Popular Aircraft Ever Built With over 45,000 aircraft being produced, the Cessna 172 is by far the most popular aircraft ever built. From flight training to weekend flights to military use, the Cessna 172 has left its mark on nearly every aspect of aviation. Read More →
STORIES Jun 21, 2024 I Flew Around the World. Here's How it Went. Recently, I flew around the globe, with a trip to Southeast Asia in the mix as well. Some general outtakes from my adventure were positive, as the budget airlines in Asia blew my expectations. Read More →
STORIES Jun 21, 2024 From Airline Newbie to Emirates President: Sir Tim Clark and How to Become an Airline CEO Sir Timothy Charles Clark KBE FRAeS is a British business executive and the President of Dubai based Airline Emirates since January 2003. He was also the Managing Director of SriLankan Airlines until 2008. Read More →
STORIES Jun 05, 2024 Scoot's 12th Birthday: The Story of the Singaporean Low-Cost Airline Celebrating its 12th birthday this past Tuesday, Singapore based low-cost carrier Scoot has left a significant impact on the global aviation industry. Founded in 2011 as a Singapore Airlines subsidy, Scoot has grown to become one of the largest and most successful long-haul low-cost airlines of the 21st century. Here's a look at the history of the 12-year-old Singaporean airline. Read More →
STORIES Jun 04, 2024 Russian Plane Issues Triple Since Sanctions Imposed In response to Russia's offensive actions in Ukraine, various Western governments imposed sanctions on the Federation. This has led to Russian airlines struggling to find spare parts to fix crippled aircraft and has further contributed to a spike in malfunctions. Read More →