NEWSDec 31, 1969Airbus to Produce A320s Slower Than ExpectedAirbus intends to increase the monthly A320 production at a slower rate than expected.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969JetBlue and American Airlines Announce More Details of Codeshare PartnershipJetBlue and American Airlines have announced the latest updates and received Department of Transportation (DOT) approval for their new partnership. The new codeshare is expected to further round out American’s domestic network in regions of the country where it has a smaller influence such as the Northeast and will give more slots to JetBlue at busy airports like JFK.
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NEWSDec 31, 1969ANA 777 Suffers Engine Issues over ChicagoJapanese Airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) suffered an engine issue shortly after takeoff from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Flight 8549 departed Chicago en route to Tokyo at around 3:48 p.m. but quickly reported vibrations coming from engine No. 1. According to ATC transmissions, the left engine of the Boeing 777 was idle.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969Boeing 737 MAX Issues in a Nutshell.A summary of the reasons why the Boeing 737 MAX was grounded for nearly 2 years.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Boeing Announces Production of Final 747Aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing has received its final order for the company's most iconic aircraft, the 747. On Tuesday, Boeing announced that the cargo giant Atlas Air had ordered 4 747-8 aircraft, but added the sad news that these would be the last ever 747s to ever be produced. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969United Flight Diverted due to COVID-19 Medical EmergencyA United passenger died after having a heart attack midflight this week only for his wife to later reveal he was experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Read on to find out about this disturbing incident.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969The Airport Council International MarComCX Award WinnersOn December 17th, the Airports Council International announced the winnners of the MarComCX (Marketing, Communitions, and Customer Experience) awards. The Airports Council International is a group that represents airports around the world.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969JAL Offers "No Meal" OptionJapan Airlines has recently introduced a "No Meal" option for passengers on some flights in an effort to reduce waste. The first of its kind, JAL's "Ethical Choice" initiative allows passengers to opt out of receiving inflight meals before they board their flight. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Man Arrested for Jumping Fence, Climbing Onto Plane in Las VegasIn a stranger-than-fiction tale, a mentally ill man snuck into the airport and onto a plane wing in Las Vegas today.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969A Guide to Vancouver AirportsGiven the wide range of diversity in the Vancouver and Greater Vancouver area, from popular seaplane operations to plenty of charter aircraft, spotting in Greater Vancouver doesn't seem to get old. Some people consider Vancouver one of the best places in the world to plane spot, seeing as Vancouver's major airport, CYVR - Vancouver Intl. has the mountainous backdrop that tends to 'photobomb' most shots of landing and departing aircraft.Read More →
