INFORMATIONALSep 23, 2025Supersonic Secrets: The Tupolev Tu-144 "Concordski"In the technological competition between the U.S. and the USSR during the Cold War, military and commercial aviation emerged as a crucial battlefield. Both superpowers competed to build better aircraft between 1946 and 1991. Within a year after the Soviet Union unveiled a fighter jet with a more sophisticated design than the Americans, the United States would produce a more capable design, outperforming its competition in both performance and innovation. Read More →
NEWSSep 23, 2025Sydney Airport Nearly Closes Down due to Air Traffic Controller ShortageSydney Airport, Australia’s busiest aviation hub, was just hours from a total shutdown of all departing flights last Friday due to a sudden shortage of available air traffic controllers.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 22, 2025Is Spyrix a Threat to Your Digital Safety While Traveling?Travel has become more interlinked than ever. We book flights, manage visas, and pay on the go. There’s a flip side to this easy access: Airports, hotels, and cafes are havens for snooping, fake Wi-Fi, and malicious add-ons. U.S. agencies have been warning about unsafe hotspots in cafes and compromised charging stations at airports that can implant malware or capture your data.Read More →
NEWSSep 22, 2025United 757 Diverts Twice with Engine Problems, Forced to Remain Grounded in Shannon, IrelandPassengers on a United Airlines flight were left baffled this week when their Boeing 757 was forced to make a double diversion before it was grounded in Ireland.Read More →
STORIESSep 22, 2025How Renting a Car Lets You Discover the UAE Beyond the AirportsMost people visiting the UAE stick to the usual routine: land at the airport and take a tour bus to major attractions. But you shouldn’t take this path. If you do, you’ll confine your experiences to a few popular destinations and miss what could be unforgettable adventures. The best thing to do is hire a vehicle and take the road less travelled.Read More →
NEWSSep 20, 2025Flight Plans Disrupted: H-1B Visa Holders Face Urgent Re-Entry RequirementOn September 19, a presidential proclamation was issued revising conditions of entry for H-1B nonimmigrant workers. Effective 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025, H-1B visa holders outside the United States will only be admitted if their employers remit an additional $100,000 petition fee to the Department of Homeland Security.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 18, 2025One Size Too Small: What Happened to the Airbus A318?Once hailed as the future of short-haul aviation, the Airbus A318 quickly became the black
sheep of the A320 family. This article explores the rise, fall, and rare opportunities to still
catch a ride on the smallest Airbus ever built.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 17, 2025Terminal Trouble: One of Japan's Busiest Airports is Slowly SinkingKansai International Airport (KIX) is the primary international airport serving the city of Osaka in Japan. Geological factors are increasingly putting Kansai Airport at risk of sinking, an unusual scenario related to how the airport was built.Read More →
NEWSSep 12, 2025United Expands Winter Schedule Following Spirit Airlines BankruptcyFor the second time in less than a year, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection, raising fresh concerns about the stability of the ultra-low-cost carrier model in the United States.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 01, 2025The Future Of Aerospace: Integrating Satellite Analytics With Aviation SystemsThe aerospace sector is undergoing significant change as space technologies blend with aviation. Having the most up-to-date satellite images now means progress in air traffic control and weather forecasting.Read More →
