US Approves Sale Of 32 F-35 Aircraft To Romania In $7.2 Billion Deal
Summary US approves sale of 32 F-35As to Romania - $6.4B deal for next-gen fighter jets. The purchaseaims to boost NATO deterrence. Joining other NATO members in the F-35 club…
How ‘Taxiway Victor’ Helps Keep Everyone Moving At Atlanta Airport
Summary Taxiway Victor at ATL eases congestion, reducing delays & enhancing safety for over 104 million passengers. The end-around taxiway reduces turnaround times, fuel burn, & operational delays, saving airlines…
Why Did JetBlue Fly One Of Its US-Made Airbus A220-300s From New York To Europe?
JetBlue Airways became a contender in the transatlantic market only a few years ago when it added the Airbus A321LR to its fleet. While receiving the new long-range aircraft, the…
Melbourne Airport Gets Green Light For Third Runway
In the middle of the pandemic, Melbourne Airport was like a sporting stadium the day after a big game. The terminals were empty, with just a handful of flights repatriating…
American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Main Cabin From San Jose, Costa Rica To Miami
Flight number AA1600 Origin Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaria (SJO) Destination Miami International Airport (MIA) Aircraft type Boeing 737-800 Aircraft registration N826NN Aircraft age 14 years Class of service Main Cabin…
What Happened To Singaporean Low-Cost Carrier Valuair?
Summary Valuair offered frills like baggage allowance and in-flight meals but struggled financially. Despite attempts, Valuair failed to secure funding and was forced into a merger. Valuair merged with Jetstar…
China Southern Airlines launches direct flights between Guangzhou and Adelaide
A major Chinese airline is launching direct flights linking Adelaide to a star destination in China in a major lift for Australian tourists and businesses.China Southern Airlines, one of the…
Veteran United Airlines Flight Attendant Files Lawsuit After Harassment Allegations
A nearly 30-year veteran United Airlines flight attendant has reportedly filed a lawsuit after claiming she was systematically harassed and demoted for over two years. The inflight worker allegedly believes…
Why Are Flights From The US To South America So Expensive?
Summary Flights from the US to Southern South America are expensive due to scheduling difficulties. Some airlines have adjusted flight schedules to reduce idle time, but this can lead to…
5 Major Contractors On The F-35 Lightning II Program
The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet is one of the most advanced and complicated aircraft ever produced. While Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor, a much larger network of contractors…