Tag: Aviation
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 →
NEWS Oct 28, 2025 Lufthansa Flight Diverts after Passenger Stabs Teens with Fork A Lufthansa flight diverted following a disturbing assault where a passenger attacked two teenagers with a fork. This incident raises critical questions about aviation safety and security protocols, prompting discussions on necessary changes to prevent future violent episodes onboard flights. Read More →
ROUTES Oct 23, 2025 Air France Announces Paris-Las Vegas Nonstop Service Air France is expanding its US operations with a new nonstop service from Paris to Las Vegas, significantly enhancing travel options between these two cities. This strategic move not only benefits travelers but also promises economic growth and cultural exchange, while positioning Air France as a key player in the competitive transatlantic market. Read More →
NEWS Oct 18, 2025 Inside IndiGo's Game-Changing Order for 30 Airbus A350 Aircraft IndiGo has announced a significant order for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, marking a strategic move to expand its operations into the long-haul market. This investment not only supports its growth ambitions but also aligns with broader efforts towards sustainability in aviation. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Oct 17, 2025 Important Aviation History Every Student Should Know Aviation is more than planes and airports. It’s a story of human imagination pushing the limits of what seemed possible. Read More →
NEWS Oct 16, 2025 TrueNoord Makes Historic Order for Twenty E195-E2 Jets TrueNoord has made a historic move by ordering twenty E195-E2 jets from Embraer, marking its first direct purchase from an aircraft manufacturer. This acquisition signifies the company's commitment to modernizing its regional fleet in line with industry trends focused on sustainability and efficiency. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Oct 15, 2025 From Drones to Jumbo Jets: Why Learning About Aviation is More Accessible Than Ever Discover how aviation knowledge, from drones to jumbo jets, is becoming more accessible to students and enthusiasts through modern tools and global opportunities. Read More →
ROUTES Oct 09, 2025 United Announces Bold Transatlantic Expansion: Routes to Croatia, Spain, Scotland, and More United Airlines is expanding its international network with new nonstop flights to several exciting destinations for summer 2026, including to cities such as Split, Bari, Glasgow, and Santiago de Compostela. Read More →
ROUTES Oct 07, 2025 Bulgaria's GullivAir Looking to Serve Tel Aviv-New York Flights for Arkia GullivAir's proposed year-round service to New York marks a significant shift in aviation dynamics, highlighting the importance of wet-leasing in enhancing operational capabilities and the competitive landscape among carriers. This development offers insights into market opportunities and regulatory considerations that may impact future international travel. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 23, 2025 Supersonic Secrets: The Tupolev Tu-144 "Concordski" In the technological competition between the U.S. and the USSR during the Cold War, military and commercial aviation emerged as a crucial battlefield. Both superpowers competed to build better aircraft between 1946 and 1991. Within a year after the Soviet Union unveiled a fighter jet with a more sophisticated design than the Americans, the United States would produce a more capable design, outperforming its competition in both performance and innovation. Read More →