Airline News

The Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the application of American Airlines and JetBlue to increase their weekly number of commercial services between the United States and Cuba. Both companies are now able to offer up to 14 weekly additional flights to the Caribbean country. Read More Here: DOT Approves American Airlines And JetBlue Increase Of […]

Today marks 33 years since the crash of USAir Flight 5050. On September 20th, 1989, a Boeing 737-400 took off from New York's LaGuardia Airport, but the crew suddenly aborted takeoff, sending the aircraft skidding into Bowery Bay, off the East River, killing two passengers. Let's take a look back at how it all unfolded.

Air France is the third-largest European airline by flights between Europe and North America this winter, beaten only by British Airways and Lufthansa. But unlike them, Air France's winter services have grown strongly versus the pre-pandemic. It's from the reintroduction of Paris CDG to Newark, from Dallas Fort Worth being served in the off-season for

The brakes of a large aircraft are required to absorb a huge amount of energy during landing and in the event of a rejected takeoff. Due to the amount of energy involved, aircraft brakes need to be strong and reliable. Read More Here: How Aircraft Braking Systems Work And Keep Cool | SimpleFlying.com via Flight

Russia is one of Turkey's most important trading partners. The latter has levied no sanctions against Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine, despite massive pressure from the US and EU, and flights have continued to operate between the two countries. However, the Turkish Airlines Flight Training Center is now reportedly rejecting Russian pilots from

Boeing and its joint venture partner Wisk have released a roadmap for transitioning to a near future where the aviation industry houses automated and uncrewed aircraft that can efficiently and safely transport passengers and cargo in urban and suburban areas. Read More Here: Boeing & Wisk Reveal Concept Of Operations For Unmanned Electric Aircraft |

Aboard a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 traveling between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), passengers were treated with a unique in-flight experience. All passengers aboard the flight were gifted a ukulele and a free lesson. The experience was the world's first in-flight ukulele class. Read More Here: Uke Can

Syrian Air has a small but diverse fleet, with its aircraft coming from Airbus, Ilyushin, and Tupolev. The former of these manufacturers is the dominant force, with ch-aviation.com showing that the European manufacturer's jets account for nine of the carrier's 14 aircraft. Among these are two A340s, but where do they fly? Read More Here:

Ethiopian Airlines has started flying between Addis Ababa and Amman, its 11th city in the Middle East. It's the first time in over 10 years that the route has been served – but not by Ethiopian. Until June 2012, defunct UK carrier bmi flew London Heathrow-Amman-Addis Ababa and back using A321s. Read More Here: Ethiopian

American Airlines made this announcement: New premium seats will be available on the airline’s long-haul fleet starting in 2024 Flagship Suite® seats, featuring privacy doors, will be included on all Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 deliveries beginning in 2024. American will refresh its Boeing 777-300ER fleet with a new luxurious interior, elevating the inflight customer