IAG’s CEO Is Still Interested In Buying TAP Air Portugal
Summary IAG CEO Luis Gallego has expressed interest in the privatization of TAP Portugal, citing the airline's route network to Brazil and Africa as a potential benefit to IAG. Gallego…
Top 5 Passenger Flying Boats That Changed The World
Summary Flying boats are fixed-winged aircraft with a hull that allows them to operate on water, unlike floatplanes. The Dornier Do X, Short Sunderland, Boeing Model 314 Clipper, Empire Flying…
Only 3 Airlines Operate All 3 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Models
Summary ANA, British Airways, United Airlines, and Air Canada are among the airlines that have ordered or operated multiple variants of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in their fleets. ANA has…
Indonesia Wants Part Of Airbus’ €990 Million Bribery Settlement
Indonesia is considering legal action against the United Kingdom regarding a portion of the €991 million bribery settlement reached with Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer, according to a report by…
The First Person To Fly Solo Around The World
Wiley Hardeman Post was born in Corinth - now a ghost town in Van Zandt County, Texas - on November 22nd, 1898. The United States aviation pioneer would settle in…
Lufthansa Is Upgrading Short Haul Cabins With USB Power & Tablet Holders
Summary Lufthansa is retrofitting its Airbus A320-200 aircraft to increase overhead storage space by 40%, allowing for carry-on bags to be stowed vertically. Passengers will also enjoy extra legroom and…
5 Key Steps When Converting Regular Planes Into Air Tankers
Summary Airbus and Boeing offer strategic transport air tankers in addition to their passenger and cargo jetliners. Third-party aviation companies like ST Engineering and Coulson Aviation convert older aircraft into…
Ethiopian Airlines Will Fly The Boeing 777 To Guangzhou, China 10 Times A Week
Summary Ethiopian has increased Guangzhou passenger flights to 10 weekly, returning to its pre-pandemic frequency. While the additional services were previously operated by the Boeing 787-8, the 777-200LR will now…
5 Fun Facts About Israeli Flag Carrier El Al
Unless you are very involved, interested in the aviation industry, or have traveled to or from Israel, you may not have heard of EL AL. Outside of Europe and the…
Denver International Airport Opens New Taxiway
Summary Denver International Airport (DEN) has opened a new FAA-funded $50 million taxiway to enhance safety and efficiency. Taxiway EE eliminates a hot spot at the intersection of two other…