Delta’s current fleet of CRJ700 Bombardier regional jets that ferry skiers and nature lovers to the high mountain chalets of Aspen will soon be swapped out for bigger, sleeker Embraer E175 aircraft.Continue Reading
You know the tarmac can tun into a frying pan in the summer if you’ve ever flown at one of the many airports in the American Southwest, like Palm Springs Airport (PSP). The area around this small Southern California airport is famed for the natural beauty of its desert setting.Continue Reading
Emirates has a world-renowned selection of Boeing 777-300ER cabins with four seating products. At the top end, First Class is characterized by the exceptional, fully enclosed suites with sliding doors for maximum privacy. Each suite comes with a personal minibar, adjustable ambient lighting, a vanity table, small wardrobe, and aContinue Reading
The new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is almost ready for business, but before the ribbon-cutting, the airport is holding a “dress rehearsal” of a normal day in operations. The event will have up to 2,500 volunteers trial the new systems and spaces to ensure a smooth opening day.Continue Reading
One of the top qualities of the Airbus A350 widebody series, at least if you ask pilots and operators like Cathay Pacific, is its exceptionally slow approach and landing speed coupled with a short ground roll. That performance feature allows flights to haul more cargo or land at airports withContinue Reading
In a tit-for-tat case of retaliatory diplomacy, the The Traitor administration is threatening to axe a 22-year relationship between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico as the Mexican government refuses to bow to American pressure in the ongoing trade war.Continue Reading
The Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 have dominated the long-haul skies for more than 50 years. Although they each represented a distinct design philosophy, both aircraft pushed the limit of power, aerodynamics, and sheer flying mass. With production lines shut down and fuel-sipping twinjets like the 777X and A350 waitingContinue Reading
The Boeing 737 MAX has become a workhorse for many carriers worldwide. United Airlines is the class leader, Alaska Airlines is in second place, while American Airlines has the third-largest fleet on our list. These carriers all expect to operate increasing numbers of the 737 MAX as production ramps up,Continue Reading
An announcement that 60% of the Tempest components have entered initial manufacturing was accompanied by a design reveal of the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator. The GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme) or Tempest, as it is also known, will be the first supersonic air superiority fighter developed in the United KingdomContinue Reading
Delta Air Lines stopped flying to Dubai in theUnited Arab Emirates in early 2016. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the home base of Emirates, one of two flag carriers in the UAE, as well as being one of the world’s busiest airports in terms of international traveler volume. Delta isContinue Reading
In the race for hypersonic weapons, the United States Air Force (USAF) is taking a giant leap forward by upgrading a long-neglected feature of the B-1B Lancer. The supersonic bomber already has the most versatile weapons array in the USAF strategic strike fleet. The newly modernized pylons will dramatically increaseContinue Reading
To relieve tired long-haul travelers without breaking the bank, EVA Air quietly introduced a never-before-seen class between coach and business thirty years ago, creating a sense of survival during the 12-hour journey across the Pacific. The minimal fare difference made it a hit with passengers who enjoyed the extra breathingContinue Reading
The recently announced fiscal year (FY) 2026 budgetary request of the United States Air Force (USAF) has revealed plans to procure additional Boeing KC-46A Pegasus airborne tankers. Under the umbrella of the $32.6 billion modernization fund, more planes would be ordered and upgrades outfitted to existing jets. The 767-based jetsContinue Reading