Riyadh Air Reveals 15 New Global Routes: See All Flights Now
Riyadh Air is the highly ambitious airline based in the capital of Saudi Arabia. This carrier’s creation is, in part, to help achieve the country’s Vision 2030 project. While the…
Here’s Why The Boeing 777X’s Wingtips Are Different Than Other Widebodies
The Boeing 777X may appear to be simply an updated version of Boeing’s long-standing 777 family, which has carried nearly four billion passengers on more than 16 million flights since…
Why Don’t Many US Airlines Offer Premium Economy On Every Aircraft?
Over this past decade, widebody aircraft featuring premium economy cabins have more than doubled, with the cabin class now installed on around 45% of aircraft. Most premium economy cabins are…
Here’s How Much Different The Boeing 747-8’s Engines Are Compared To The 787
There are three levels of aviation geeks. The first can tell the difference between aircraft types. The second knows which engines power them—whether it’s General Electric or Rolls-Royce. And the…
Airports Telling Passengers To “Figure It Out” Amid 4-Hour TSA Wait Times
Yet another government shutdown has pushed the American network of air travel to its Breaking Point. The latest failure of Congress to pass funding has resulted in a partial shutdown…
Delta TechOps Expands MRO Capabilities With CFM LEAP 1A & 1B Engine Support
Delta Air Lines has announced an expansion of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, becoming the first and only North American carrier licensed to support both the CFM LEAP-1A…
Where Breeze Airways, Frontier & JetBlue Fly Now
The inauguration of airline routes is always exciting. Between March 11—when this article was researched and written—and March 15, American Airlines, Breeze, Frontier, and JetBlue will introduce 14 new and…
A Persistent Problem Since 1981
In his statement dated June 11, 2008, Frank Krakowski, then COO, ATO, FAA, filed before the House of Representatives, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Hearing on Air Traffic Control Facility…
Why The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Has Such Unparalleled Fuel Efficiency & Range Flexibility
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is often praised as a game-changer in commercial aviation, offering lower fuel consumption, longer nonstop routes, and greater flexibility for airlines. In an era of rising…
The New Inflight Additions That Qantas Passengers Are Raving About
As Qantas prepares to launch the world’s longest nonstop commercial flights, the Australian flag carrier is redesigning what it means to spend so long in the sky, and making it…
















