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United Airlines has upgraded its games offerings on the mobile app, adding a new air traffic control game called Cleared To Land. Not all United's planes have seatback screens, so the airline's mobile app has become increasingly important as an inflight entertainment option. With the app installed on a passenger's personal mobile device, passengers can […]

Inflight WiFi has increasingly become an amenity we expect on flights, particularly on long-haul routes such as London to Los Angeles or Dubai to Sydney. Some airlines now offer WiFi across their entire fleet, and many narrowbody aircraft also have WiFi onboard. However, just a few years ago, inflight WiFi was only offered by the

In the first half of 2022, LATAM Airlines Group posted a US$905 million net loss due to the challenges presented by the sharp increase and volatility in fuel price, as well as a challenging macroeconomic context driven by inflationary pressures, the depreciation of emerging market currencies, and a reduction of worldwide economic activity. Read More

When manufacturing juggernauts like Boeing or Airbus usually launch a new aircraft type, the headline figure is almost always how fuel efficient the new plane is compared to its predecessor. More often than not, nearly all of the fuel savings can be traced back to improvements in the engines. But how exactly do turbofan engines

Wizz Air UK has said it is looking to wind down operations at Cardiff Airport (CWL) in Wales. This comes just over four months after the ultra-low-cost carrier launched a fourth UK base at the airport in April. The airline will drop most of its routes from CWL next month, but there are a few

Modern aviation has earned a reputation as the safest mode of transport over the last few decades. Indeed, this is because of several reasons, but coordination between a pilot and air traffic controllers is a major driving force in the safe operation of aircraft. But who has more authority? Read More Here: Pilots & Air

Air Montenegro, the national airline of Montenegro that was launched in 2021, encountered a major problem last week. Read More Here: Air Montenegro Airbus A320 Issue Leads To Major Delays | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline Tickets

Pilots are often subjected to eyesight requirements, as being able to see is extremely important for their profession. Requirements generally vary by country, and oftentimes the requirements for fighter pilots and commercial pilots may differ. Nevertheless, near-perfect vision (with assistance from glasses) is expected in most countries. Read More Here: What Eyesight Requirements Are Pilots

Boeing has resumed deliveries of its classic Dreamliner aircraft. Today, American Airlines received its first Boeing 787-8 aircraft since April 2021. The plane, bearing US Registration No. N880BJ was delivered from Charleston, South Carolina, and will enter commercial service in the coming weeks. Shipments of completed models have been on hold for over a year,

Loganair has made this announcement: If you’ve ever wondered what really happens in an airline beyond take-offs and landings, a new ten-part BBC series launching next Monday will offer an exclusive insight into the lives of the younger members of the team at Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline. Loganair provided all-areas access to camera