Why Delta Air Lines Took On The Boeing 717
Summary Delta Air Lines added the Boeing 717 to its fleet as part of a broader domestic fleet optimization plan. The carrier struck a deal with Southwest Airlines to acquire…
Air France – KLM Group To Place Order For 50 Airbus A350s
Earlier today, the Air France-KLM Group announced its intentions to purchase 50 next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft. SIMPLEFLYING VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Adding more next-generation Airbus…
JetBlue Launches Colorful Livery To Celebrate Partnership With Peacock
Summary JetBlue has rolled out a new paint job on one aircraft to celebrate their partnership with entertainment provider Peacock. The aircraft, named "This Peacock Can Fly," underwent a dramatic…
Ukraine’s SkyUp Receives FAA Permission To Fly Boeing 737s In US Airspace
Summary SkyUp Airlines has received approval to operate flights in US airspace, allowing them to take advantage of the large aviation market through wet lease and charter flights. The approval…
5 Reasons Why The Boeing CH-47 ‘Chinook’ Helicopter Is Still Going Strong After Six Decades
Summary The CH-47 Chinook’s payload potential, especially for its operational cost, makes it highly reliable. The Chinook’s performance in hot and high conditions is equally impressive. Boeing's Chinook also stands…
Exploring Aviation’s Human Factors ‘Dirty Dozen’
Conditions that limit one’s work performance or decision-making and, therefore, affect the safety of aviation processes and methods are considered “human factors.” Safety is the top priority in aviation, and…
Delta Air Lines Adds 873 Domestic Widebody Flights In November & December
Summary Atlanta and Minneapolis have seen the most increases in November/December. All of Delta's widebodies will be used domestically at times. Atlanta to San Francisco will have four daily widebody…
Alaska Airlines To Launch Nonstop Flights From San Diego To Atlanta
Summary Alaska Airlines is expanding its transcontinental operations by adding a new nonstop flight between Atlanta and San Diego, bringing its total destinations from San Diego to 37. The new…
What Happened To Uruguay Flag Carrier Pluna?
Summary PLUNA, Uruguay's former national airline, started strong in 1936 with success in passenger and cargo services. The airline experienced growth and decline over the years. PLUNA expanded its network…
How Fast Do Passenger Planes Fly?
Summary Air travel is the safest and fastest mode of transport, preferred by over four billion people annually. Passenger planes have different cruising speeds, with an average range of 500–521…