NEWSNov 02, 2022Cathay Pacific Resumes Flights Over RussiaAs a consequence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, most European airlines have been rerouting flights around Russia, as heightened alerts have made for dangerous conditions. However, many Asian airlines had never stopped flying over the Eurasian country, mainly due to political ties. Cathay Pacific was one of the airlines that halted flights in March. Now, almost eight months later, flight CX841 from New York to Hong Kong became the first Cathay Pacific flight to fly over Russia.Read More →
NEWSNov 01, 2022Dassault To Open MRO in Melbourne, FloridaThe French aerospace company Dassault has recently announced plans to open a Maintenance, Repair, and Operations facility (MRO) in Melbourne, Florida, and is set to be operational in 2024.Read More →
NEWSOct 31, 2022Silver Line Extension to Dulles Airport Set to Open November 15A project that has been in the works since 2009, the Silver Line Extension offers cheaper and much more convenient access from Loudoun County to Washington-Dulles International Airport. Travelers will now be able to choose from six new stations on the 11.4-mile "Phase 2", as Metro calls it: Reston Town Center, Herndon, Innovation Center, Washington Dulles International Airport, Loudoun Gateway, and Ashburn.Read More →
NEWSOct 31, 2022Virgin Atlantic Inaugurates its First Airbus A330neoVirgin Atlantic's first-ever A330-900neo operated its inaugural flight from London Heathrow to Boston last week. Flight VS 11 departed London Heathrow at 17:47 and headed across the Atlantic for a 6-hour and 30-minute flight before landing in Boston one hour early at 19:24 local time.Read More →
NEWSOct 31, 2022Introducing ROAM Maui, the World's Newest Semi-Private Air CarrierROAM Maui, a new semi-private carrier, recently launched its service between the Hawaiian island of Maui and three destinations in the mainland United States: Los Angeles, San Jose, and Seattle. ROAM is the first of its kind for Maui, as it utilizes a membership-based model specifically for Maui homeowners.Read More →
NEWSOct 28, 2022Air Canada Orders 15 More A220 Aircraft, Brings Total to 60Air Canada increased their order of Airbus A220 aircraft by 15, resulting in a total of 60 A220s for the Canadian Airline.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 27, 2022How are Bags Screened Before Flights?Have you ever wondered how your bags are screened before you board a flight? How do Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents know which bags to screen and what to look for? In this article, we will answer those questions and give you a behind-the-scenes look at the screening process!Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 26, 2022Scramjets vs. Ramjets: What's the Difference?Ever wonder how some aircraft are able to reach such mind-boggling speeds? Ramjets and Scramjets are the ones to thank. But what is the difference between the two and a conventional turbojet engine?Read More →
NEWSOct 25, 2022INCIDENT: United 737 MAX-8 Tire Failure Halts Airport Operations at Fort MyersA United 737 MAX-8 suffered two flat tires on landing at Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport on Wednesday, October 19. The airport was shut down for around 8 hours to inspect for FOD. Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 24, 2022What Are Some Great Paths to Becoming a Career Pilot?You may be a foreigner to aviation and you want to be a pilot someday but just aren't sure where to start. Or you may be a student pilot already but just aren't sure where to go next with this passion deep inside of you. If you are one of these hopefully by the end of this you will have a better understanding of where you want to go.Read More →
