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INFORMATIONAL Dec 15, 2025 When Will the Boeing 777X Enter Service? Delays, Certification, and 2027 Outlook The Boeing 777X was meant to be the crowning achievement of modern wide-body aviation: a folding-wing giant capable of carrying more passengers more efficiently than any twin-engine jet in history. Instead, the program has become a case study in aerospace endurance. Read More →
TRIP REPORTS Dec 10, 2025 Maiden Brazil: Virgin Australia Welcomes the Iconic Embraer E2 Known for its aging intrastate fleets and unmatched concentration of Fokker 100s, Perth Airport has been a time capsule for aviation enthusiasts. Now, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is breaking tradition with the arrival of the cutting-edge Embraer E190-E2, ushering in a new era for Western Australian air travel. Read More →
NEWS Nov 17, 2025 Emirates Orders 65 Additional Boeing 777-9 at Dubai Airshow 2025 Emirates has announced an order for an additional 65 Boeing 777-9X aircraft today at the Dubai Airshow. This deal, valued at USD $38 billion, brings the airline's total 777-9X order count to 270 units. The agreement also includes options to convert orders 777-8 or 777-10 variants. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Oct 30, 2025 Ghosts of 191: The Crash Site that Continues to Haunt Chicago to this Day On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 was scheduled to fly nonstop from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Los Angeles. Operated by a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, the flight unfortunately met its untimely demise before it could even put some distance between itself and the Windy City. The events of Flight 191 continue to haunt Chicago to this day. Read More →
TRIP REPORTS Oct 10, 2025 Beijing's Boeing: What It's Like Onboard China's COMAC C919 Aboard China's COMAC C919, I experienced more than just a flight; I witnessed China's ambition to challenge decades of Western dominance in the skies. Could China really build a world-class passenger jet? Read More →
NEWS Dec 26, 2024 Missile Strike Confirmed as Cause of Azerbaijan E190 Crash Azerbaijani government sources have confirmed that a Russian Pantir-S1 surface-to-air missile was the cause of the Embraer E190 crash on Christmas Day. Read More →
NEWS Nov 01, 2024 The Dream Sho Jet: Japan Airlines' Special Shohei Ohtani Decorated A350-900 Japan Airlines designed one of their domestic planes in MLB player Shohei Ohtani's likeness. Read more about the special project associated with the plane and what travelers receive when they board it. Read More →
NEWS Oct 10, 2024 Emirates Invests Over $48 Million for A350 Training Emirates is preparing to introduce the Airbus A350 into its fleet later this year. As part of seamlessly welcoming this new aircraft type, the airline has invested heavily in crew training. Read More →
NEWS Sep 25, 2024 United’s Overbooking Fiasco: Threatening and Downgrading Passengers Passengers on two United Airlines flights faced shocking dilemmas: give up your Business Class seats or be denied boarding. The two instances were caused by different reasons, both of which we will analyze today. Read More →
NEWS Sep 10, 2024 TSA Intercepts 2 Guns Only Days Before 23rd Anniversary of 9/11 The TSA found two loaded guns in carry-on bags on back-to-back days at a Pittsburgh Airport. See what the TSA Director had to say days before the 9/11 anniversary. Read More →