The Pricing Playbook That Lets This Airline Outcharge Emirates & Qatar Airways On Identical Routes
Most airline coverage focuses on product reviews. Analysts compare seat widths, meal service, airport lounges, and cabin design to determine which carrier offers the best experience. Yet the more interesting…
Does The McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s Tail Engine Have A Fan?
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is one of the most striking airliners ever made. With its widebody configuration and distinctive trijet configuration, the MD-11 stands out from other airliners. Its design…
Two EasyJet A320s Took Off From The Wrong Runway Point Weeks Apart
Two easyJet Airbus A320 flights operating from London Luton Airport (LTN) and Manchester Airport (MAN) were involved in separate serious takeoff incidents weeks apart after departing from runway positions that…
The US Air Force Retired Its Last A-10 Warthog – Here’s What Fills The Gap
The venerable Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) is now not expected to fully retire until Fiscal 2030, although this remains the topic of back-and-forth debate in Washington. However, the…
The Origin of Airline Names Explained
Why do some airlines call themselves “airlines” (or “air lines”) while others call themselves “airways,” and still others call themselves “air”? To some degree, the names reflect different ways of…
United Pilot Hits Duty Limit 1 Minute Before Takeoff, Stranding Passengers At 3 AM
United Airlines flight 404 departed Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) at 6:17 PM on Sunday, June 14, but instead of touching down at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) a…
Why Qantas Quietly Killed Its Nonstop Perth-London Flight In 2026
On March 25 2018, the Australian flag carrier Qantas wrote aviation history by becoming the first airline to commence direct non-stop flights between Australia and Europe with a route from…
6 Most Private Business Class Suites With Closing Doors You Can Book Today
The modern business class cabin has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, shifting from open-plan layouts with minimal separation to highly individualized suites with closing doors. This change…
American Airlines Maintenance Technician Climbs Through Window After Pilots Locked Out Of Cockpit
Yesterday, American Airlines travelers boarding a jet departing Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) were delayed for over an hour and a half by an unusual technical malfunction. Just as customers…
Singapore Airlines 737 MAX Bursts Tire Upon Landing, Shuts Down Runway For Hours
Singapore Airlines flight SQ114 suffered a landing incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) on June 13, after experiencing a double tire failure upon touchdown. FL360aero reported that the aircraft…

















