FAA Bans U.S. Flights to Haiti Due to Security Concerns
On November 12, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) temporarily banning U.S. civilian flights to and from Haiti. This ban, lasting 30 days, comes…
Political Tensions Over U.S. Election Spark Altercation Aboard British Airways Flight
Two passengers were removed from a British Airways flight at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Monday following a politically charged altercation. The flight, BA191, destined for Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS),…
Trump Force One’s Makes Emergency Landing Ahead of Montana Rally
In a recent incident, Donald Trump’s private Boeing 757, commonly known as “Trump Force One,” was forced to make an emergency landing due to a mechanical issue. The aircraft, which…
Why did U.S. Airlines Never Want to Buy the Airbus A380?
The Airbus A380, known as the largest commercial aircraft ever to grace the skies, holds a unique title in the aviation industry. With a production run from 2003 to 2021,…
Donald Trump Departs Pennsylvania on Boeing 757 After Hospitalization
Former US President Donald Trump left Pennsylvania aboard his Boeing 757 private jet after being discharged from the hospital, following an attempted assassination at a rally. Incident Overview The former…
Do Flight Crew Members Undergo Security Checks Similar to Passengers?
Do flight crew members, including pilots and flight attendants, undergo security checks similar to passengers? The vetting process for aircraft crew involves identity and security screenings as part of their…
Breaking: JetBlue and Spirit Airlines File an Appeal Against Merger Decision
In a recent development, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines escalated their merger conflict by jointly submitting an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. This action follows…
What’s The Story Behind JetBlue’s Nose Gear Incident?
On September 21, 2005, 18 years ago, a JetBlue flight from Burbank to New York City had to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport. The incident was…
American Airlines Places Firm Order for Seven E175s at Paris Air Show 2023
American Airlines has signed a firm order with Embraer for seven new E175s, which its wholly-owned subsidiary, Envoy Air, will operate. With deliveries to begin in Q4 2023, Envoy’s fleet…
Pilot Retirements Pose Challenges for US Airlines in the Coming Years
The aviation industry is set to face a major challenge in the coming years as a significant number of pilots will be forced to retire due to age restrictions. According…
Fly Further with Emirates & United Airlines’ Codeshare Partnership for Enhanced Travel Options
On March 30th, Emirates and United Airlines began their codeshare partnership, which will provide passengers with better connectivity options when flying between the US and the Middle East. The partnership was announced…
U.S. NOTAM System Failure Grounds Flights Across the Country
As of yesterday evening, at 2028Z (20:28 Zulu, or UTC), a nationwide system failure has caused flights across the United States to be grounded. The system in question is the…
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…
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…
The Chinese COMAC C919 Receives Type Certification
On the 29th of September 2022, the C919, COMAC’s first Chinese-produced narrowbody aircraft, received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The certification was presented at a…
Emirates & United Airlines Announce a Codeshare Agreement
On Wednesday 14th of September 2022, United and Emirates announced a historic commercial agreement that will expand each airline’s network and provide customers with easier access to hundreds of destinations…
How Do World Leaders Fly?
Air Force One, the plane that carries the US President is one of the most secure aircraft in the world, equipped with heat-seeking missile decoys and extensive sets of defenses,…
What will be the new Air Force One?
Air Force One is a plane designed for comfort, security and diplomacy. The current air force one plane has been in service for 32 years after the government used a…
Iconic US Airlines That No Longer Fly
Many airlines roam the skies of America, there used to be a whole lot more, but what happened to these once glorious airlines? Read on to find out! 1. Pan…
The Top 5 Traditional Airlines
We all know of a traditional airline, no matter where you are, the country you live in will most likely have a traditional airline as it’s flag carrier, but why…
NACA
Have you ever wondered about the beginning of one of the most important aeronautical research institution? NACA, stands for: “National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics”, it’s an agency founded on March…
The Satellite That Started the Space Race
Right now, satellites surround our planet, nearly 6,000, circle the earth, with huge constellations and different features. Even some of unknown functions. However, these objects have improved the quality and…