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SAS unveils a better Lufthansa livery
SAS has lifted the veil off its virtual A350, showcasing the airline’s newest livery. The update which will be featured…
Caribbean Airlines to extend 737 leases in the wake of MAX grounding
In the wake of the continued 737 MAX grounding, Trinidad and Tobago’s Finance Minister Colm Imbert has announced that Caribbean…
Ryanair drops ‘MAX’ title from nose paint work on its 5th 737 MAX 200
As Boeing continues to grapple with software problems on its 737 MAX line, Ryanair has started taking pre-emptive action of…
Researchers developed system to truly land a plane autonomously
Thanks to Instrument Landing System (ILS) technology, pilots can utilize the airplane’s autopilot system to perform accurate approaches (and even…
Retired captain responds to Malaysia’s defense minister’s public warning over delayed flight
On June 16, 2019, Malaysia’s Defense Minister Mohamad Sabu was supposed to fly from Malaysia to London with Malaysia Airlines…
First photos of British Airways’ A350 Club Suite (business) and World Traveller Plus (premium economy) cabins
Travelers who fly British Airways frequently in business class can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the airline has…
Book fast! American announces schedule of final MD-80 flights
Cue the tears! American Airlines has officially released a timetable detailing the final flights of its MD-80 fleet. Whether you…
Surinam Airways to replace Airbus A340 with Boeing 777
Surinam Airways has started finalizing the process of replacing its aging Airbus A340 after a series of maintenance events forced…
Boeing 777X completes its first set of taxi and brake tests
Boeing’s 777X (more specifically the 777-9) has completed its first set of taxi tests today. The aircraft (registered N779XW) operating…
Airbus says it’s ready to build pilotless jets. Would you fly on one?
When it comes to cars, we’re more than familiar with the number of companies developing autonomous vehicles, but what about…
Avianca Argentina suspends operations for 90 days amidst financial difficulty
Just a little over two weeks after Avianca Brasil was forced to cease operations “as a precautionary measure”, Avianca Argentina…
Caribbean Airlines still undecided about 737 MAX 8 leases
Caribbean Airlines continues to hold on making a decision about finalizing its Boeing 737 MAX 8 leases as the aircraft…
United reveals new livery ahead of official launch
United has jumped to gun on its latest livery reveal, unveiling its much talked about evolutionary theme. After many amateur…
Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 pilots also struggled to gain altitude after takeoff
With reports of another Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashing shortly after takeoff, initial automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS-B) data…
Ethiopian Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed shortly after takeoff, taking the lives of all 157 on board
Reports have confirmed than an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, claiming the…
Farnborough Airshow public weekend canceled amidst declining sales and safety concerns
Organizers of the biennial Farnborough International Airshow have made the hard decision to no longer host its weekend public event…
Watch as small jet makes dangerous landing on runway under maintenance in Paraguay
A video has surfaced showing six workers (one filming) from the Dirección Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil (DINAC) having a close…
Watch as British Airways flight is violently rocked side to side after aborted landing at Gibraltar
If you’re an aviation geek, you would know that landing at Gibraltar International Airport could sometimes be tricky because of…
Pilot leaves very interesting message while conducting test flight
A bored Adelaide pilot took out his frustration during a test flight by flying a pretty interesting pattern. The pilot…
Caribbean Airlines to lease 4 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from Air Lease Corporation
Last year, Caribbean Airlines announced that it would be replacing its current fleet of 12 Boeing 737-800s with newer 737…
A Vietnam Airlines A321neo diverted to Lahore after experiencing engine problems during delivery flight
A Vietnam Airlines A321-200N was forced to divert to Lahore, Pakistan after the pilots experienced problems with one of the…
Watch as Piper Malibu slams into snowbank at Courchevel Altiport
Dramatic winter crashes aren’t only captured on dashcams, as the crew of this Piper Malibu can tell you. On February…
British Airways to start retiring 747s later this year
As 777X, A350, 787 and A330neo orders continue to stack up, the 747 passenger jet is now seeing the first…
Aer Lingus reveals “safe” updated livery and refreshed brand
Following the trend of many other airlines, Aer Lingus has played it safe with a simple brand refresh. Even though…
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