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NEWS Jan 13, 2026 Delta Orders 30 Boeing 787-10, Options for Additional 30 Delta Air Lines announced on Tuesday a landmark agreement with Boeing to integrate the 787 Dreamliner into its widebody fleet. The deal, which includes a firm order for 30 787-10 airplanes and options for an additional 30, marks the first time the Atlanta-based carrier has placed a direct order for the Dreamliner family. Read More →
NEWS Jan 01, 2026 “I’m Not Okay”: Chilling Audio Captures Near-Disaster as Pilot Tries to Kill Engines The aviation community and the public are getting a chilling, firsthand look at the moments of near-catastrophe aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 (operated by Horizon Air). Newly released cockpit voice recordings (CVR), made public in early January 2026 following the conclusion of legal proceedings, capture the exact moment off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson attempted to shut down the aircraft's engines mid-flight. Read More →
ROUTES Jan 01, 2026 Jazeera Airways to Become First Commercial Carrier at Amman Marka Airport In a historic milestone for Jordanian aviation, Jazeera Airways has officially signed a strategic agreement to become the first airline to operate scheduled passenger services from Amman Marka Airport (ADJ), also known as Amman City Airport. Read More →
NEWS Dec 17, 2025 Southwest and Turkish Airlines Unveil 2026 Partnership Southwest Airlines announced that it has entered into a major international partnership with Turkish Airlines. Scheduled to begin in early 2026, the deal marks the sixth international tie-up for the Dallas-based carrier this year, significantly expanding its reach into Europe, Asia, and Africa via the world’s most connected hub in Istanbul. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 16, 2025 How Borders Shape Human Stories The existence of borders can be seen through not only maps; they are also emotional markers that determine how an individual travels or moves, how an individual dreams, and what the individual considers to be their place in the world. 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 →
NEWS Nov 01, 2025 Korean Air Orders A350F Freighter Korean 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 →
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 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 →
NEWS Oct 18, 2024 Passenger with Samurai Sword Attempts to Board Plane at NYC Airport A samurai sword was seized at Laguardia Airport in New York City. Take a look at the ornate blade as well as what other oddity weapons were found at airports over the past couple of months. Read More →