Over the past decade, airlines have put more focus onpremium cabins as a way to strengthen revenue. Economy fares have become less reliable as a profit driver, and markets on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific have faced oversaturation. Carriers have responded by investing in more business-class seats, launchingContinue Reading
On Wednesday night, a United Express Embraer ERJ-145 went off the runway while landing at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in Virginia. The flight, operated by CommuteAir on behalf of United Airlines, had departed Washington Dulles with 50 passengers and three crew members on board.Continue Reading
The Las Vegas Sphere’s immersive ‘Wizard of Oz’ experience has raised concerns about regulating artificial intelligence., Read MoreContinue Reading
American Airlines has reached a major fleet milestone. The carrier recently welcomed its 1,000th mainline aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which landed at its Dallas/Fort Worth hub on August 29. The aircraft is part of the airline’s wider fleet renewal program, which includes dozens of new long-haul jets on order.Continue Reading
Boeing has long been a key player in commercial aviation. Over the years, the company has developed aircraft that have defined international and domestic travel for decades. From the workhorse 737 to the long-haul 747 and 777, its narrowbody and widebody designs have become the backbone of major airline fleetsContinue Reading
Southwest Airlines has begun flying its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 equipped with a secondary cockpit barrier, a new security feature mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft entered service on Friday, August 29, and marked the first time the carrier had deployed the additional protective measure.Continue Reading
Last Thursday, on August 18, Mexican officials informed a few US airlines that the slots at Mexico City International Airport (MEX) that were previously withdrawn would be returned. United Airlines confirmed the update in a filing to the US Department Of Transportation (DOT) on August 21.Continue Reading
Aircraft and engine manufacturers today put a lot of effort into designing jets that balance efficiency, comfort, and performance. From advanced aerodynamics to refined interiors, every detail is intended to make the experience better for passengers and to meet the expectations of airlines operating them.Continue Reading
Emirates has become one of the biggest international airlines since it began operations in the mid-1980s. From its base in Dubai, it now serves destinations across almost every region of the world and relies on a fleet made up almost entirely of widebody aircraft. The airline is the largest operatorContinue Reading