NEWSNov 06, 2025Taiwan Lowers Minimum Pilot Age to 18, Raises Maximum to 65Taiwan is implementing transformative changes to its pilot certification regulations, lowering minimum ages and raising maximums, aiming to boost its aviation workforce amidst global pilot shortages. This shift seeks to align Taiwan with international standards and enhance recruitment strategies for local airlines.Read More →
NEWSNov 05, 2025Hainan Airlines Takes Delivery of First A330-900neoOn October 31, Hainan Airlines received its first A330-900neo, marking the first delivery of this aircraft type to a Chinese carrier.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 04, 2025Flying with Personality: The Hidden Story Behind Aircraft RegistrationsJust as one would name their car or boat, airlines sometimes give names to their aircraft. While many carriers choose names inspired by well-known cities, landmarks, or historical figures, one airline stands out by adding a unique twist, infused with a touch of classic British flair.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 01, 2025Fuel, Faith, and Four Engines: How Emirates Makes the A380 WorkThe world's largest passenger airplane — the Airbus A380 Superjumbo — was initially developed to revolutionize intercontinental travel by transporting high volumes of passengers over long distances. However, 20 years later, the A380 has not been the financial success that Airbus hoped it would be.Read More →
NEWSNov 01, 2025Korean Air Orders A350F FreighterKorean Air has made a strategic decision to convert seven A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders into A350F freighter orders, reinforcing its position in the cargo aviation sector. This move reflects the airline's commitment to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in response to growing cargo demands.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 30, 2025Ghosts of 191: The Crash Site that Continues to Haunt Chicago to this DayOn 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 →
INFORMATIONALOct 30, 2025Turbulence at the Top: How Four Airlines Came to Dominate the U.S. Air Travel MarketThe United States, being one of the world's largest aviation markets, is home to numerous airlines and a rich, dynamic aviation history. However, despite the size of the domestic market, the sector is largely dominated by four major players. Let’s examine why this is the case and what events led up to shaping the current affairs of American aviation.Read More →
ROUTESOct 30, 2025Delta to Launch Nonstop Flights to Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDelta Air Lines is breaking new ground with a non-stop Atlanta (ATL) to Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia route, operations of which will commence in October 2026. The move is Delta's foray into the Middle East and banks on Saudi Arabia's growing travel and tourism ambitions.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 29, 2025Comfort at a Cost: The Silent Death of the Airbus A340Often associated with long-haul luxury and seen as a technological marvel of its time, the Airbus A340 now finds itself on the edge of extinction.Read More →
NEWSOct 28, 2025Lufthansa Flight Diverts after Passenger Stabs Teens with ForkA 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 →
