ROUTESAug 24, 2022Qantas to Launch Fifth Longest Route in the World: Auckland to New YorkOn Thursday, Qantas Airways announced its return to New York's JFK, unveiling a new route from Sydney to New York via Auckland. The route will compete directly with its Trans-Oceanic neighbor, Air New Zealand.Read More →
NEWSAug 23, 2022Ethiopian Airlines Flight Fails to Descend After Pilots Fall AsleepOn Monday, August 15, an Ethiopian Airlines flight failed to descend as usual after the pilots fell asleep mid-flight. The pilots, flying passengers from Khartoum to Addis Ababa, eventually landed the plane safely, but have been suspended and an investigation is ongoing. Read More →
NEWSAug 22, 2022Apple Air Tag Leads Authorities to Find $16,000 Worth of Stolen LuggageA common occurrence turned into a criminal investigation shortly after a traveler reported missing luggage which was said to have $1,600 worth of items in it. Thanks to an Apple Air Tag (an apple product used as a tracking device) in her suitcase, she was able to identify where the baggage was. The air tag showed up as "last active" in the area of Kathy Court in Mary Esther, FL.Read More →
NEWSAug 22, 2022American Airlines Restores CRJ200 Through Partnership With Air WisconsinAmid the retirement of American Airlines's CRJ-200s during the pandemic, American Airlines will reintroduce the 50-seater city hopper to its regional fleet mix. The airline announced a new agreement with regional carrier Air Wisconsin, basing up to 60 CRJ-200s mostly at its Chicago O'Hare hub. In exchange, Air Wisconsin will terminate services with United Express where it services United's hubs in Chicago O'Hare and Washington-Dulles.Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2022JSX Eyes New Service Between Dallas and Orange CountyNext month, United States-based carrier JSX will launch a route between Dallas and Orange County, California, to add to its network. Currently, JSX serves both destinations from other US cities; the pair will now receive a daily route using private terminals at each airport. JSX will begin service on September 29th from its Dallas Love Field (DAL) base to John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, California. Read More →
NEWSAug 12, 2022Air Canada Announces Acquisition of Two Freighter AircraftBuoyed by a 42% growth in cargo revenues, Air Canada is stepping up its game in the freight market by expanding its fleet with two new Boeing 767-300F freighters expected to be delivered later this year. This announcement was released during a presentation about the company's Q2-2022 financial results, a move that emphasizes the importance of its expanding freight business.Read More →
NEWSAug 11, 2022Boeing Resumes 787 Deliveries After One Year LullAfter resolving a plethora of quality control issues, the FAA cleared the resumption of Boeing 787 deliveries. As a result, American Airlines received the first Boeing 787 delivery since 2021 on Wednesday, marking a new era.Read More →
ROUTESAug 11, 2022Breeze Announces Expansion Into PhoenixBreeze Airways announced its plans to launch service to a new city, Phoenix. Additionally, it also strengthened its route network by adding new routes from existing destinations. Read More →
NEWSAug 11, 2022Air India to Reportedly Lease Six Boeing 777sAir India is planning to lease six Boeing 777 aircraft in order to provide a more streamlined passenger experience, while potentially growing its North American network. This comes after videos posted on Twitter showing the interiors of some of Air India's Boeing 777s in an extremely run-down condition.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 11, 2022How Does an Aircraft APU Work?Modern airplanes are outfitted with auxiliary power units (APUs) to meet the aircraft's large energy requirements while the engines are not running. This self-contained unit represents a constant-speed gas turbine engine located in the airplane's tail cone which is isolated in a titanium fireproof compartment from the rest of the aircraft. But how does it work?Read More →
