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 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 →
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 →
STORIESAug 26, 2025Mount Everest Summit: Cheaper by Helicopter, But is it Worth it?Climbing Mount Everest is neither an easy nor a cheap feat. At a height of just over 29,000 feet (~8,849 meters), reaching the summit of the world’s tallest mountain nearly puts climbers at the height at which aircraft cruise. Today, we will examine and compare the costs of the two primary methods used to experience Mount Everest: by actually climbing the mountain or by taking a helicopter tour.Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2025EVA Air Teases Southwest Partnership, New U.S. RouteIn a series of posts on social media, EVA Air revealed its plan for a new airline partner in the United States, along with hinting at expansion to a new destination. The Taiwan-based carrier posted a graphic announcing a new connection airline with a tail that mirrors Southwest Heart livery. Read More →
NEWSAug 12, 2025Emirates Bans In-Flight Power Bank Use Following Rise in Battery Fire IncidentsEmirates is introducing stricter safety measures by banning the use of all power banks during flights starting October 1, 2025. The decision comes after a detailed safety review and growing concerns in the aviation industry about lithium battery fires.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 09, 2025Why Zipair Tokyo is so Cheap: A Look into Japan's Long-Haul Low-Cost AirlineZIPAIR Tokyo, established in 2018 as a subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JAL), operates as a low-cost carrier (LCC) specializing in long-haul international routes. The airline's business model focuses on providing affordable air travel by implementing cost-saving measures and offering optional services for additional fees.Read More →
