The German built Junkers F 13 has the distinction of being the first passenger airliner made out of metal. Two pilots operated the aircraft and there were seats for four passengers, each with seatbelts, something usual for the time. Entirely made from duralumin and covered with the trademark Junkers corrugated...

In my opinion, all of the best airlines love the Airbus A220 and have it in service. From Delta Air Lines to airBaltic, to Air Canada and SWISS. From Air France and JetBlue, to EgyptAir and Korean Air – they all fly substantial fleets of the sleek modern jet. Passengers...

With the return of Etihad Airbus A380s to the skies this summer, it also means the return of The Residence – the only three-room suite on a commercial airline in the world. However, The Residence is only being offered as an upgrade option for First Class passengers on selected A380...

The 2023 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2023) is Europe’s premier business aviation event. It will be held in Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, and the Geneva International Airport from Tuesday 23 May through Thursday 25 May 2023. Special Discount for Registration EBACE2023 organizers, NBAA & EBAA have provided Sam...

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of nine A350-1000 aircraft with an option for three additional aircraft. The new A350s will be part of the airlines’ Ultra Long Haul Fleet project and will be operated on non-stop flights from Manila to...

During my recent visit to Dubai, I had the chance to meet Sir Tim Clark, Emirates Airline President, at the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market. Emirates Retrofitted Fleet Emirates refurbished and retrofitted fleet could operate longer as delivery delays for new aircraft remaining an issue to have a large...

On April 4th, 1979, a TWA flight bound for Minneapolis experienced a sudden and terrifying roll in the air, losing more than 30,000 feet in a matter of seconds. As the aircraft plunged while cruising at 39,000 feet, it completed two full 360-degree rolls and surpassed the maximum allowable airspeed...

It’s remarkable what you can find online when it comes to old videos, especially when you see what was thought to be newsworthy. British Pathé have a large archive of newsreels online and one of them is about a BOAC Boeing 707 flight in 1969. This is called Polar Flight...

It’s always nice to see some wholesome video content being delivered by airlines. Aer Lingus has just posted one to Instagram, called The Plane Spotters and it’s definitely worth a look. There are a whole bunch of people who enjoy hanging out at airports around the world to watch planes...

On 4th May 2023, a Boliviana Boeing 737 sustained considerable damage to its left wing and cabin during a hard landing at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. The Boeing 737-800 with registration CP-2181 was performing flight OB736 from Santa Cruz to Sao Paulo, Brazil. However, the B737 suffered a hard landing...

Go First Airlines has filed for insolvency and cancelled flights due to an increasing number of failures of Pratt & Whitney Engines, resulting in the grounding of over half of its A320neo jets. Concerns for the future of the cash-strapped carrier have been raised as the airline announced that it...

The de Havilland Comet 1 was the world’s first passenger airliner powered by jet engines. Four de Havilland Ghost turbojets kept it aloft and it introduced an entirely new era of flying that we continue to enjoy today. First flying from Hatfield Aerodrome on 27 July 1949, it went through...

Etihad Airways is showcasing a suite of new products and enhancements at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai this week. The airline revealed the new interior for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners that will join the fleet in the third quarter of this year adding to the 39 Dreamliners Etihad already...

SAUDIA and flyDubai have unveiled their new Business Class cabins at the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai. SAUDIA New Business Class SAUDIA has revealed its latest Business Class seat, the VantageSOLO suite to be fitted on its new Airbus A321 XLR aircraft. The VantageSOLO suite offers an increase...

When you’re an aviation geek, it’s almost inevitable that you’re going to be interested in how airports run. I mean, of course you see the people who constantly work with…