Emirates Retrofit Program: First A380 Enters Service
Emirates has put its first refurbished Airbus A380 back into service. The airline’s $2 billion program (“Emirates Retrofit Program”) to update 120 A380s and 777-300ERs is expected to be finished…
Everything You Need to Know About the Airbus A350
The Airbus A350 is a long-range, wide-body aircraft developed by Airbus. It was first introduced in 2014 and has quickly become one of the most popular and advanced planes in…
The Story of the Deadliest Air Crash on the British Ground: Pan Am 103
On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103, a regularly scheduled Pan American World Airways flight from Frankfurt, West Germany, to Detroit, via London and New York, operated by a…
Etihad Airways A380 Is Returning In 2023
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced plans to reintroduce four of its Airbus A380 aircraft in the summer of 2023, supplemented by five extra…
Analysis: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and Air Travel
After a dramatic final match for Argentina against France, Qatar brought the curtain down on FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 last Sunday, highlighting the country’s influence on soccer worldwide and…
Boeing 777X Has Returned to the Skies Following Issues with the GE9X Engine
Boeing has resumed flight testing of its 777X airframe after Boeing and GE worked on issues with the GE9X engine reported last month. Since December 17, N779XW has been flying…
How Much Would It Cost to Become an Airline Pilot?
Becoming an airline pilot is a challenging and rewarding career path that requires a significant amount of dedication, hard work, and financial investment. The cost of becoming an airline pilot…
The Boeing 737 MAX Vs. Airbus A320neo
The Boeing 737MAX and Airbus A320neo are two of the most popular single-aisle, narrow-body jets in the aviation industry. They are often used for short- to medium-haul flights and are…
Non-Flying Jobs in the Aviation Industry
The aviation industry is a dynamic and exciting field that offers a wide range of career opportunities for those who are passionate about aviation industry. While many people may associate…
Boeing’s Final 747 Rolled Out the Production Line
After more than 50 years of manufacturing, Boeing last week, on December 6, rolled out its final 747 from the Everett-Paine Field (PAE) assembly line. With the support of Pan…
United Airlines has Ordered Up to 200 New Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 100 Additional 737 MAX Aircraft.
Recently, United Airlines announced a firm order for 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and an extra 100 options for additional 787s. The -8, -9, and -10 aircraft variants may all be…
Lufthansa Takes The First Airbus A380 Out Of Storage
Following an announcement in June that the popular double-decker would be returned from storage, Lufthansa (LH) reactivated its first Airbus A380 last Friday (2nd of December 2022). Data from flight…
What You Don’t Know About Airline Meals
The onboard meal is something that all of us either love or hate. On a long flight, it can either be a necessity or something to look forward to (if…
LATAM Airlines’ Airbus A320neo Collides With a Truck in Lima While Taking Off
At Peru’s main airport; Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (LIM), an a320neo for LATAM Airlines, yesterday (the 18th of November) collided with a truck on the runway. Videos of the A320neo…
Why Can’t an Aircraft Push Back Using Reverse Thrust?
The first procedure for an aircraft to begin its journey and depart an airport (of course after pilots’ preparations) is to push back from the terminal building, a procedure that…
Germany Receives its First Fully Equipped Government Airbus A350
German Government Airbus A350
Bahrain International Airshow 2022 – The Most Notable Moments
The sixth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow which was held from the 9th to the 11th of November has successfully ended with a number of business deals that were…
The Story of the Deadliest Mid-Air Collision in History
Let’s take a short trip to the past, specifically on the 12th of November in 1996 over the Indian village of Charkhi Dadri; Flight SV763, a usual flight from Delhi-Indira Gandhi…
EgyptAir Completes First Commercial Flight Powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
The world’s attention is currently focused on Egypt, as the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) is being held from November 6th to November 18th in the Red Sea resort…
Antonov An-225 to be Rebuilt After Being Destroyed in Ukraine
The world’s largest plane, the Antonov An-225, known as Mriya, which was nearly destroyed by Russian forces in February at the Antonov Airport in Hostomel, near Kyiv, will be rebuilt,…
A Boeing 747 Once Flew With 5 Engines
In 2016, Qantas needed to quickly transport a new replacement engine to Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite the fact that cargo planes are frequently used to transport aircraft parts, the Australian…
What Are Those Rods On The Aircraft Wing?
Have you ever wondered what those rods protruding from the trailing edge of an aircraft wing are? Some may believe they are aerials or sensors, but it is much simpler…
What Do You Know About The Historical Boeing 377 Stratocruiser?
Boeing returned to the commercial aviation industry following World War II with the Stratocruiser, a new long-range airliner (Model 377). Like its military counterpart, the C-97, it was based on…
What Do We Know About COMAC C919 So Far?
The COMAC C919 is a part of China’s efforts to gain significant market share in the production of large commercial airliners. And after receiving type certification from the Civil Aviation…
How Braniff Flight 542 Disintegrated In Mid-Air Left Investigators Baffling
63 years ago, on September 29, 1959, Braniff Flight 542, traveling from Houston to Dallas, broke up in midair 41 minutes after taking off. The aircraft involved in the incident…