Mond Ortiz

Southwest Airlines Faces Pressure to Modernize Operations

Southwest Airlines is facing growing pressure from activist investors who believe the company’s business model is outdated. The pressure is increasing on CEO Robert Jordan to modernize Southwest’s operations and…

Mond Ortiz September 27, 2024

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Sunlight Air Resumes Manila to Busuanga Flights This October

Sunlight Air is bringing back its much-loved Manila to Busuanga route starting on October 27, 2024. The boutique airline will operate non-stop daily flights between Manila (NAIA Terminal 2) and…

Mond Ortiz September 26, 2024

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PAL Faces Delays in Aircraft Deliveries

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is grappling with challenges as it faces aircraft shortages that impact its operations. One of the immediate consequences is the temporary halt of its Dammam route due…

Mond Ortiz September 26, 2024

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Boeing Halts 737 Production Due to Ongoing Strike

Boeing has announced the complete halt of its 737 aircraft production in Washington state as a result of the ongoing strike by machinists from the International Association of Machinists and…

Mond Ortiz September 26, 2024

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Cathay Pacific to Introduce Dallas-Fort Worth Flights

Cathay Pacific will introduce flights to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport starting on April 24, 2025. This new route marks the airline's continued efforts to increase its presence in North America…

Mond Ortiz September 25, 2024

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Airbus Strengthens Support for AFP Equipment Modernization

Airbus is poised to play a vital role in the expansion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under the "Horizon 3" military modernization program. Speaking ahead of the…

Mond Ortiz September 24, 2024

Aircraft Aviation Information Military Aircraft

Should the PAF Consider the Airbus A330 MRTT?

Today, I attended a media briefing where Airbus Defense presented their product offerings for the Philippines' defense requirements. They showcased a lot, including the A400M, the C295 MPA, the H225M…

Mond Ortiz September 24, 2024

Aviation Information History

The 1966 Mid-air Collision Between the XB-70 and F-104

The Cold War led to the development of many experimental and production aircraft that could reach incredible speeds. Think of Mach 3-capable interceptors like the MiG-25 Foxbat, spy planes like…

Mond Ortiz September 23, 2024

Airlines Aviation Information

How Airlines Choose Their Routes and Where to Fly To

It’s easy to say, "they should fly to this destination because there is a market," but it's actually more complex than that. While market demand is a key factor in…

Mond Ortiz September 23, 2024

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SMBC Signs Lease Deal with United Airlines for A321neo Aircraft

SMBC Aviation Capital has finalized a lease agreement with United Airlines for twenty Airbus A321neo aircraft. These planes, part of United’s fleet expansion plan announced in April, are set to…

Mond Ortiz September 20, 2024

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