NEWSDec 24, 2023Russia Has Spent $12 Billion to Keep its Aviation Sector Alive Amid Western SanctionsFacing Western sanctions and disrupted supplies, Russia invests over $12 billion to fortify its aviation sector, aiming for self-reliance in aircraft manufacturing. President Putin's vision includes producing over 1,000 domestic aircraft by 2030, navigating challenges while ensuring the industry's resilience amid international tensions and potential electoral pressure.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 24, 2023Top 5 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Frequent FlyersWith Christmas only days away, here are some last minute gift ideas for the frequent flyer in your life. From technology to toiletries, the ideas are plentiful. Read More →
NEWSDec 23, 2023First Look: Air India Receives its First A350The new era of Air India has officially touched down as the Indian flag carrier took delivery of its first Airbus A350 earlier today. This is also the first A350 in all of India.Read More →
STORIESDec 22, 2023How This 2-year-old Airline Was Able to Push $200 Million in a Single QuarterIn the years after Norweigian’s struggles, more specifically in early 2021, Norwegian entrepreneur Bjord Tore Larsen announced plans to start a new long-haul low-cost airline but this time, to execute it well. The name was chosen to be Norse Atlantic Airways for this new company.Read More →
NEWSDec 22, 2023Azul Orders More A330neos Amid Long-Haul Expansion PlansAzul Linhas Aéreas confirmed a new order for the Airbus A330neo following a purchase agreement signed in June. With this order, the Brazilian carrier hopes to expand its widebody fleet and as a result, its long-haul route offering.Read More →
NEWSDec 22, 2023Texas Governor Flies 120 Migrants to Chicago to Protest Federal Immigration PoliciesTexas Governor Greg Abbott has made a controversial move by flying migrants to Democratic-led "sanctuary cities" in protest of the Biden administration's handling of the border crisis. The first flight, carrying over 120 migrants, landed at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on December 19. This came just a week after the Chicago City Council passed new regulations for receiving buses transporting migrants, prompting accusations that the flights were a direct retaliation by Governor Abbott. Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 21, 202310 Great Gift Ideas for Future PilotsThe Winter holiday season is already upon us and during this, many are trying to get ideas on what to buy their loved ones. With that said, here are ten great gift ideas for young aviation geeks and aspiring pilots. Ranging from mugs to remote-controlled paper airplanes, this list has it all.Read More →
ROUTESDec 21, 2023Kazakhstan's Future Aviation Plans Could Include Nonstop Flights to New York-JFKKazakhstan's aviation industry has been growing rapidly over the years. Airlines such as Air Astana, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air, and SCAT Airlines have expanded their fleets and route networks. In a recent government meeting, it was revealed that new services from Kazakhstan to the United States, India, China, Singapore, and Japan are on the cards to begin in the coming years. Who will operate these flights, where will they go, and when can we expect them to start?Read More →
NEWSDec 20, 2023Global Airlines Appoints New Cabin Design PartnerGlobal Airlines, an upcoming UK-based carrier, has not been in the news for a while. However, progress is surely being made as the airline recently appointed a new cabin design partner. This exciting news goes to show that Global is serious about truly becoming a successful carrier. Let's take a look at who the airline has appointed to design its upcoming onboard product.Read More →
NEWSDec 20, 2023UK Government's Rwanda Deportation Plan Hit by Airline Refusal and Rising CostsPrime Minister Rishi Sunak's flagship policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is facing further turbulence, with airlines refusing to fly the controversial flights and the estimated costs rising. This latest setback adds to a growing list of obstacles threatening to derail the plan entirely. Read More →
