NEWSDec 27, 2023Pro-Palestinian Protests Target Major US Airports During Holiday Travel SeasonIn a shocking event, pro-Palestinian protesters blocked off traffic into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on December 27. The protests come as American airports handle some of the busiest travel days of the year due to Christmas and New Years. Protests at airports are not an uncommon occurrence since disrupting passenger traffic is viewed by protestors as an effective way to enact change.Read More →
NEWSDec 27, 2023Lufthansa Embraces the Boeing 737 MAX in a 28-Year ReunionIn a surprising move that facilitated discussion across the aviation industry, Lufthansa, the iconic German carrier, has reignited a long-dormant partnership with Boeing. After a 28-year break, Lufthansa placed a firm order for 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with the potential to expand to a fleet of 100 through additional options. This decision marks a significant shift in strategy for Lufthansa, which has primarily relied on Airbus for its short- and medium-haul operations in recent years.Read More →
STORIESDec 27, 2023The Russian Concorde: Why Did The Tupolev TU-144 Fail? During the Cold War, the ever-looming threat of technological inferiority drove innovation in the aviation industry on both sides of the Iron Curtain. One of the most prominent examples was the race to conquer commercial supersonic air travel. The Tupolev Tu-144 was built as the Soviet Union's response to the Concorde in the West. Unlike the Concorde, the Tu-144 never experienced the same level of success as its western counterpart.Read More →
ROUTESDec 26, 2023Direct Flights Between the US and Romania Will Soon Return After a 14-Year AbsenceHiSky, a Moldovan-Romanian low-cost airline, has announced plans to launch its first-ever trans-Atlantic route to New York JFK. This announcement comes shortly after HiSky received permission from the United States Department of Transportation to launch flights to the country.Read More →
NEWSDec 24, 2023Russia Has Spent $12 Billion to Keep its Aviation Sector Alive Amid Western SanctionsFacing Western sanctions and disrupted supplies, Russia invests over $12 billion to fortify its aviation sector, aiming for self-reliance in aircraft manufacturing. President Putin's vision includes producing over 1,000 domestic aircraft by 2030, navigating challenges while ensuring the industry's resilience amid international tensions and potential electoral pressure.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 24, 2023Top 5 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Frequent FlyersWith Christmas only days away, here are some last minute gift ideas for the frequent flyer in your life. From technology to toiletries, the ideas are plentiful. Read More →
NEWSDec 23, 2023First Look: Air India Receives its First A350The new era of Air India has officially touched down as the Indian flag carrier took delivery of its first Airbus A350 earlier today. This is also the first A350 in all of India.Read More →
STORIESDec 22, 2023How This 2-year-old Airline Was Able to Push $200 Million in a Single QuarterIn the years after Norweigian’s struggles, more specifically in early 2021, Norwegian entrepreneur Bjord Tore Larsen announced plans to start a new long-haul low-cost airline but this time, to execute it well. The name was chosen to be Norse Atlantic Airways for this new company.Read More →
NEWSDec 20, 2023Global Airlines Appoints New Cabin Design PartnerGlobal Airlines, an upcoming UK-based carrier, has not been in the news for a while. However, progress is surely being made as the airline recently appointed a new cabin design partner. This exciting news goes to show that Global is serious about truly becoming a successful carrier. Let's take a look at who the airline has appointed to design its upcoming onboard product.Read More →
NEWSDec 20, 2023UK Government's Rwanda Deportation Plan Hit by Airline Refusal and Rising CostsPrime Minister Rishi Sunak's flagship policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is facing further turbulence, with airlines refusing to fly the controversial flights and the estimated costs rising. This latest setback adds to a growing list of obstacles threatening to derail the plan entirely. Read More →