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INFORMATIONAL Jan 20, 2024 Navigating Challenges and Beauty of Night Flying The night sky has always been a source of wonder and mystery. As the sun dips below the horizon, the world transforms. The familiar becomes new, cloaked in a blanket of darkness punctuated by the twinkling of distant stars. This transformation is particularly profound for those who take to the skies: pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Night flying, a practice both challenging and enchanting, offers a unique perspective on the world. Read More →

NEWS Jan 19, 2024 Financial Issues May Force Brazil's GOL to File for Bankruptcy The aviation industry can be difficult for airlines to survive since many carriers operate with razor-thin profit margins in a delicate balance between operating loss and operative revenue. The results can be disastrous when this balance between operating costs and revenue (profit/income) is disturbed. The latest airline to experience this problem is the Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (GOL). The 22-year-old airline is reportedly considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Read More →

NEWS Jan 19, 2024 SpiceJet Under Fire After Passenger Gets Stuck in Bathroom for Entire Flight A passenger onboard a SpiceJet flight found himself locked inside the lavatory as he went to use it. As an unfortunate addition to this debacle, the crew could not get the door open in flight despite their best efforts, leaving the passenger stuck inside for the majority of the flight. Read More →

NEWS Jan 19, 2024 VIDEO: Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 Suffers Engine Failure After Takeoff From Miami In a startling turn of events, an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Thursday evening after an engine fire. Read More →

ROUTES Jan 19, 2024 Aeroméxico Launches Nonstop Flights to Atlanta From Five Mexican Cities Passengers in Atlanta will receive more opportunities to visit Mexico through the introduction of multiple new nonstop routes this year. Aeroméxico plans to launch direct flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) from five Mexican cities in 2024, with the first two routes having already commenced on January 8. Aeroméxico's regional subsidiary, Aeroméxico Connect, will offer these routes daily with Embraer E-190 aircraft that can accommodate 99 passengers. Read More →

NEWS Jan 19, 2024 Akasa Air Orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft Amid Rapid Expansion India's aviation industry is growing rapidly, with Akasa Air playing a major role in this transformation. At the Wings India airshow in Hyderabad, the young airline placed a large order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This landmark deal propels Akasa Air's ambitious expansion plans and injects much-needed confidence into Boeing's 737 MAX program after recent incidents. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jan 19, 2024 Admission Essays for Flight School: Unlocking the Doors to Your Aviation Future The journey to becoming a pilot is filled with numerous challenges and milestones, one of the first being gaining admission into a reputable flight school. This process often begins with the submission of an admission essay. This critical component offers aspiring pilots a unique opportunity to showcase their passion, determination, and suitability for a career in aviation. An admission essay is not just a formality; it's the first step in your aviation journey, setting the tone for your future in the skies. Read More →

ROUTES Jan 18, 2024 Scandinavian Airlines Announces New Route to SkyTeam Hub Atlanta In October, Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) revealed plans to leave the Star Alliance. The departure would see SAS join the SkyTeam Alliance thanks to a proposed partial takeover by the Air France-KLM Group. With such a move, many wondered how it would affect SAS' existing relationships with Star Alliance carriers and their hubs. A new route announcement by SAS may provide further suggestions about the airline's future plans. Read More →

NEWS Jan 18, 2024 Dash-8's Flat Tire Causes Landing Gear Collapse in Northern Ethiopia An Ethiopian Airlines Dash 8 aircraft suffered severe damage after a crash landing at Mekelle Airport (MQX) in northern Ethiopia on January 18. Read More →

NEWS Jan 18, 2024 Hawaiian-Alaska Merger Halted Amid Lawsuit by Company Shareholder In December, Alaska Airlines announced plans to merge with Hawaiian Airlines. If this merger were approved, the airlines of the 49th and 50th U.S. states would join forces, albeit remaining separate entities. Despite this, a Hawaiian Airlines stakeholder filed a lawsuit against the merger to prevent it from proceeding. Read More →