Russia’s Irkut MC-21-300 made a significant regulatory leap this week, with the plane receiving its initial type certification. The Rosaviatsia cleared the MC-21 for sales, leaving only a few...
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What Was The Boeing 367-80?
Boeing delivered a game-changing airplane with the 707. Often credited with ushering in the jet era, it was one of the leading airliners across the globe all through the...
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Emirates Boeing 777 Takes Off After The Runway’s End In Dubai
Emirates is in the spotlight after an incident in Dubai before Christmas raised questions about some pilots’ skills and experience levels. Last week, a Boeing 777-300ER bound for Washington...
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United Airlines Regional Route Shakeup Examined
United Airlines has spent the last few months shaking up its regional route network and operations. Recently, the airline has started to grow more vocal in explaining that the...
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How The US’ New 5G Rules Are Affecting Flights From India
As the US gets ready for the rollout of 5G wireless services on January 5th, experts from the aviation sector are asking to delay the plans until aircraft safety...
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Royal Jordanian Airlines Asks For A $282 Million COVID Bailout
The national airline of Jordan, Royal Jordanian, is looking for financial assistance from the government. Severely impacted by the travel restrictions against COVID-19, the airline is hoping to secure...
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Cargolux Boeing 747 Recieves Fire Warning Landing In Amsterdam
A Cargolux 747 flying from Nairobi (Kenya) to Amsterdam in the Netherlands experienced a main deck fire warning while on approach to Schiphol airport. This warning prompted the airport...
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Savannah Airport: The Runway That Contains Gravestones
In terms of airports, the US state of Georgia is perhaps best known for the presence of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International. This was the world’s busiest by passenger traffic for...
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TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321LR Diverts To Funchal Over Bag Mishap
An unfortunate Christmas Day diversion took place for travelers aboard a TAP Air Portugal A321LR flying from Lisbon (Portugal) to Natal (Brazil). The aircraft had flown for approximately 90...
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ZIPAIR Operates First Flight To Los Angeles
Japan Airlines’ subsidiary Zipair has completed its inaugural flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles. The low-cost carrier completed the Christmas Day service in just under 10 hours using one...
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