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INFORMATIONAL Nov 17, 2023 The World's Five Worst Mid-air Collisions Mid-air collisions are exceptionally rare but present some of the most horrifying crashes in history. There is almost no possibility for survival, given the high rate of speed and altitude these crashes typically occur. This article recaps the five worst mid-air collisions based on fatalities. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Oct 30, 2023 Illegally Entering Airports: Mob Storms Russian Airport in Search of Jewish Passengers On October 29, a large mob stormed Makhachkala Uytash Airport (MCX) in southern Russia to hunt down Israeli and Jewish passengers. The group expressed anger at a Red Wings Airlines flight from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv scheduled to land at the airport. Read More →
NEWS Oct 24, 2023 Smartavia Boeing 737 Skids Off Runway in Russia A Smartavia Boeing 737 overran the runway in Perm, Russia, on October 24. That morning, the flight, operated by a Boeing 737-800 as flight 5N583, was en route from Saint Petersburg to Perm, a busy domestic flight in Russia. The aircraft had 180 passengers onboard, in addition to six crewmembers. No injuries were reported. Read More →
NEWS Sep 07, 2023 Biman Bangladesh Eyes Risky U.S. Resumption Biman Bangladesh Airlines has recently outlined plans to resume service to the United States. With a modern fleet of aircraft, the carrier is eyeing its return to the States after 17 years. Read More →
NEWS Aug 23, 2023 Russian Mercenary Leader Presumed Dead in Plane Crash A private jet flying between Moscow and Saint Petersburg in Russia has crashed. The circumstances of the crash remain mysterious as reports have emerged that Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin may have been onboard the aircraft. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 23, 2023 From Paris to Dubai: Exploring the Best Travel Destinations Around the Globe Have you ever wanted to travel the world but don't know where to start? Maybe you do know where you want to go, but don't know how to get there. This guide to some of the top travel destinations includes not just places to visit, but information on which airline to take, and why you should take it. Read More →
STORIES Aug 02, 2023 Blown Sky-High: The Effects of the Russia and Sudan Conflicts on Aviation Insurance Costs Airlines need insurance for their aircraft to deal with the potential consequences of operating flights. The need for insurance has become more prominent in recent years due to a variety of conflicts around the world, including wars in Ukraine and Sudan. Read More →
NEWS Jul 22, 2023 United Express E145 Overruns Runway in Lake Charles, Louisiana On July 22, 2023, a United Express Embraer E145XR — operating flight UA4293 for CommutAir — was operating a short regional flight when it overran the runway at Lake Charles airport in Louisiana (LCH, KLCH). Read More →
NEWS Jun 30, 2023 South Korean Carriers Reduce China Flights as Demand Falls Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have reduced the number of direct flights between South Korea and China due to a drop in demand and the deteriorating political relationship between the two countries. Read More →
NEWS Jun 27, 2023 Emirates Becomes Sponsor for Tunisia's Étoile Sportive du Sahel Emirates has become the official airline sponsor for the Étoile Sportive du Sahel (ESS) sports team in Tunisia. ESS' basketball and football teams are two of the most successful sports teams in Tunisia's history. The sponsorship deal will start with the upcoming 2023-24 season. Read More →