Did The A220 Kill The Airbus A318?
Summary The Airbus A318, once considered a potential game-changer in commercial aviation, faced challenges including a decline in demand after the September 11 attacks and less competitive landing fees due…
Which Airlines Serve Michelin Star-Level Food?
Summary Airline food tastes different at 35,000 feet due to reduced humidity, air pressure, and background noise, leading to added salt and spices for flavor. Air France and British Airways…
The Story Of The BAC 1-11
The BAC 1-11 (sometimes stylized as the BAC One-Eleven) was a British short-range aircraft, which was first introduced in 1965 with British United Airways and was produced by the British…
What Are Semi-Private Jets & How Can You Fly Them?
Summary Semi-private jets offer the luxury of traveling by private jet at a fraction of the price, making it a good alternative to commercial flights. Flying semi-private saves time by…
Zambia Airways Receives 1st Boeing 737
Summary Zambia Airways celebrates acquiring its first-ever locally registered Boeing 737-800NG jetliner, marking its entrance into the African regional market and hopes for future expansion. The airline's success and growth…
Air India To Begin Kochi-Doha Flights This Month
Summary Air India is launching non-stop flights between Kochi and Doha to increase connectivity within India and the region, benefiting business and leisure travelers. Kochi's industrial growth and trade links…
Pegasus Takes Delivery Of New Airbus A321neo To Mark Turkish Republic’s Centenary
Summary Turkish carrier Pegasus celebrates Turkey's 100th anniversary with the arrival of its 100th aircraft, an Airbus A321neo named Cumhuriyet (Republic). The airline continues to modernize its fleet with the…
Italy & Libya Restart Commercial Flights After 10 Years
Summary Italy and Libya have resumed commercial flights after a 10-year hiatus, with a flight from Tripoli to Rome operated by Medsky Airways. The resumption of flights is significant as…
The Considerations That Pilots Make
Emergency scenarios are often practiced and seldom experienced. A wide range of non-normal circumstances precipitate an emergency declaration by pilots, and the severity of the circumstance influences how pilots handle…
Why Virgin Atlantic Plans To Make Barbados A Regional Hub
Summary Virgin Atlantic plans to make Bridgetown, Barbados its regional hub in the Caribbean, connecting the island to its home bases in London and Manchester. By using Bridgetown as a…