NEWSDec 30, 20242024: The Deadliest Year for Commercial Aviation in Six YearsAs 2024 draws to a close, a sad reality has surfaced: this year has been the deadliest year for commercial aviation in six years, with fatalities exceeding 300.Read More →
NEWSDec 30, 2024Rescued Jeju Air Flight Attendant is Awake and Speaking, Hospital Official ReportsA 33-year-old flight attendant is one of the only survivors of the recent Jeju Air tragedy in Muan, South Korea. According to a hospital official, the flight attendant is awake and speaking to medical staff.Read More →
NEWSDec 28, 2024South Korean Boeing 737 Plane Crash Kills 170+, Two RescuedAt 9:03 AM on December 29th, a Boeing 737 crashed into a wall while landing at Muan International Airport (MWX) in Muan, South Jeolla Province in South Korea. The flight was 7C2216 operated by Jeju Air.Read More →
NEWSOct 14, 2024Korean Air Launches Cabin Crew Cultural Immersion ProgramKorean Air has introduced “Dive into K-style,” a cultural immersion program designed for its new international flight attendants. The initiative offers new hires an opportunity to experience Korean culture, values, and the airlines’s corporate culture through various hands-on activities.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 03, 2024Air Koryo: A Guide to North Koreas Only AirlineAir Koryo is the flag carrier of North Korea, the country that Kim Jung Eun basically dictates. It has an all-Soviet or Russian fleet of 6 aircraft, including two Ilyushin Il-62s used by the Kim family. Read More →
NEWSJul 23, 2024Boeing Big Winner on Day One of 2024 Farnborough International AirshowThe first day of the highly anticipated Farnborough International Airshow started off with a bang. Both Boeing and Airbus announced new commercial and cargo aircraft orders, Austria and the Netherlands ordered Embraer C-390 military aircraft, and Qatar Airways revealed their NextGen Qsuite product.
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NEWSJun 27, 2024The World’s First Hybrid Airline: Air PremiaYou may be familiar with the two main groups of airlines: full-service carriers and low-cost carriers. But have you ever heard of a "hybrid" airline? Today, we will look at the world's first example of such an airline: Air Premia from South Korea.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSApr 11, 2024Flying for Free: A Day in the LifeOur writer, Daniel Ren, discusses his personal experiences flying for free on Delta Air Lines. He shares some advice that can help you if you ever work for an airline.Read More →
STORIESMar 21, 2024North Korean Bomb in Overhead Storage Bin Explodes Mid-Flight: Korean Air Flight 858On November 29, 1987, Korean Air Flight 858 was on its way from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok when all communications with the flight were suddenly lost. What first seemed like an aircraft malfunction or pilot error soon became known as the worst terrorist act involving both North and South Korea, with a dark purpose to throw off a major international event. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 19, 2024How Boeing's Aircraft Conduct International Charter Flights for Baseball TeamsMajor League Baseball (MLB) will host three games in global markets for the 2024 season, including the first-ever match in South Korea. Although the event brings excitement, the team travel logistics present an obstacle with sleep and adjustment for the start of the season. Most MLB teams use various Boeing aircraft for charter flights to domestic and international games.Read More →
