STORIESDec 25, 2025KAL858: The North Korean Bombing that Shocked the WorldAmong the 99 passengers boarding Korean Air Flight 858 on November 29, 1987, few could imagine their journey would end as one of aviation's darkest mysteries.Read More →
STORIESDec 24, 2025HEKLA: Icelandair Retires Hekla Aurora After 31 Years in the SkiesOn October 12, 2025, TF-FIU flew its final flight, taking 140 passengers on a scenic tour around Iceland. The final service graced travelers from as far as Singapore with two hours of the island’s most beautiful sights as a final sendoff for 31 years in the skies. Watch videos from the final flight and learn why this aircraft left such a lasting legacy.Read More →
STORIESDec 22, 2025Game Day: The Unseen Operation Behind College Sports TravelAt one of the largest Division I programs in the country, six-figure sports charters quietly keep game day moving. We went airside at the University of Illinois-Willard Airport to see who plans them, how aircraft and crews are positioned, and why a single schedule change can ripple through an entire airline.Read More →
STORIESDec 21, 2025The Runway is Obsolete: Jekta Swiss is Resurrecting the Flying Boat for the 21st CenturyAeroXplorer sat down with George Alafinov, CEO & Co-founder of Jekta Swiss. In conversation, he discussed the company's unique value proposition and how he sees his aircraft revolutionizing the amphibious aircraft industry.Read More →
STORIESDec 20, 2025Top 5 Unique Gifts for Pilots & Aviation Lovers Under $50Discover five budget-friendly aviation gifts for under $50, ranging from stylish polarized aviator sunglasses and airplane pattern ties to practical VFR sectional flashcards. This curated list offers the perfect mix of professional utility and industrial decor for every pilot and flight enthusiast.Read More →
STORIESDec 19, 2025Should Students Have Homework? Better After-School BalanceIs homework bad for students? Explore learning benefits, stress, sleep, and smarter workload limits, so after-school time stays balanced.Read More →
STORIESDec 18, 2025JetBlue Opens First-Ever ‘BlueHouse’ Lounge at JFK Terminal 5Today marks a historic shift in JetBlue’s 25-year history as the airline officially opened the doors to BlueHouse™, its first-ever airport lounge. Located in Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the 9,000-square-foot flagship space welcomed its first guests at 5:00 a.m. ET, signalling the airline’s aggressive pivot toward a premium traveller strategy.Read More →
STORIESDec 17, 2025EASA Mandates Airbus A320 Fuselage InspectionsEASA has issued a significant airworthiness directive (AD) targeting the Airbus A320 family, following the discovery of out-of-spec fuselage panels that could compromise the long-term structural integrity of the world’s most popular narrow-body jet.Read More →
STORIESDec 01, 2025Mixed Signals: The Tragic Story of Iran Air Flight 655What would have otherwise been a routine passenger flight across the Strait of Hormuz culminated in a heartbreaking tragedy, all because of a costly system misunderstanding by an external party. This is the tragic story of Iran Air Flight 655.Read More →
STORIESNov 13, 2025The Hidden Pilot Problem That Could Make or Break Boom's Supersonic JetAeroXplorer recently spoke with Tristan Brandenburg, Boom Supersonic's Chief Test Pilot. In conversation, it became evident that in the months leading up to Overture's rollout, one of Boom's most complex challenges might not be in the wind tunnel, but in the cockpit.Read More →
