Air Canada’s Brand-New Airbus A321XLR Failed Its Highest-Profile Transatlantic Route Within Weeks

Replacing a widebody jet on a premier long-haul corridor with a single-aisle aircraft sounds like a masterclass in fuel efficiency, but Air Canada quietly abandoned that exact strategy before the…

6 Air Forces Betting On Advanced Fourth-Gen Fighters Instead Of Waiting For 5th-Gen

The 21st century of air warfare has been defined by a new technological arms race aimed at crafting the stealthiest and most heavily computerized combat aircraft possible. Stealth was pioneered…

The 1970s STOL Prototype Duel The US Air Force Canceled Then Quietly Turned Into The C-17

The origin story of McDonnell Douglas’ famous C-17 Globemaster III harkens back to a competition that failed to launch years before the mighty jet even left the drawing board. The…

Qantas to retire Airbus A380, reveals new business suites

Qantas is accelerating plans to retire the world’s biggest passenger plane. This week, the Australian flag carrier announced it would begin phasing out its Airbus A380s in 2028. That’s four…

Cathay Pacific Jet Intercepted By NATO Fighter Jets Due To Incorrect Radio Frequency!

Back on July 4th, a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to London was intercepted by Hungarian fighter jets after a loss of communication was experienced. As you might have…

The Hidden Reason A Boeing 787 Tail Strike Takes Weeks To Fix, Not Days

Vietnam Airlines is facing the lengthy loss of one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Following an incident involving a tail strike on August 15, the aircraft remained grounded at Munich’s…

The Boeing 777X’s Unique Cabin Design That Sets It Apart From Others

The Boeing 777X is set to revolutionize long-haul air travel when it eventually enters commercial service in 2027. The aircraft boasts several innovative design features, including the largest commercial aircraft…

5-Hour Squeeze: Delta Sued After Plus-Size Seatmate Left Passenger Needing Spinal Surgery

A Delta Air Lines passenger has filed a lawsuit against the Atlanta-based carrier, claiming he was forced to spend more than five hours pressed against the cabin wall when a…

The Scripted Phrases Airline Pilots Recite To Themselves To Avoid Fatal Decisions

The most critical safety system inside a modern airliner cockpit is not an automated flight control computer or a redundant hydraulic backup, but actually the two highly trained aviators reciting…

Passenger Finds Anti-Israel Note Hidden In Suitcase After Alaska Airlines-El Al Trip

A passenger discovered a handwritten note that read ‘F*** Israel‘ in her checked baggage after arriving in Tel Aviv from the US. Noa Sabar Dvoskin was traveling with her family…