What is the Ilyushin Il-96-400?
On November 1, 2023, the Ilyushin Il-96's biggest model, the Il-96-400, soared into the skies for the first time. The Il-96-400M can hold around 370 passengers, stretching 30.7 feet longer…
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Emirates May Put in Another Widebody Aircraft Order
Emirates is on the brink of a significant decision regarding its fleet expansion, with potential widebody aircraft orders from Airbus and Boeing being a focal point at the upcoming Dubai…
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Korean Air Expands Fleet with More Airbus A321neo Aircraft
Korean Air is expanding its fleet and recently ordered 20 more Airbus A321neo planes. This comes as part of the airline's broader plan to enhance operational safety, sustainability, and the…
Why Some Huge Planes Use Propellers or Turboprop Engines
This is the Airbus A400M, a purpose-built military cargo plane. From the outside, it looks similar to the US-made Lockheed C-5 Galaxy and Boeing C-17 Globemaster. However, you'll notice one…
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Qatar Airways’ Akbar Al Baker is Stepping Down as Group CEO
Akbar Al Baker, the CEO of Qatar Airways since 1997, has decided to step down later in 2023. This news came out through an internal memo that Reuters got a…
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Bamboo Airways Shifts Focus to Shorter Routes
Bamboo Airways, a Vietnamese airline founded in 2017, is undergoing significant changes. The airline has decided to cut all its long-haul flights, including those to Frankfurt, London, Sydney, and Melbourne.…
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Delta’s Role in Bringing Americans Home from Israel
Delta Airlines has been actively involved in helping Americans get back to the U.S. from Israel. The airline supported the U.S. State Department's efforts to bring American citizens, permanent residents,…
How Come Newer and More Powerful Jet Engines are Quieter
If we think about engines like the Pratt & Whitney JT8D found on the Boeing 727, 737-200, and DC-9, we can imagine a loud roaring engine. However, as aviation progresses,…
Why You Can’t Board a Boeing 747’s Upper Deck Directly
I've flown on a Boeing 747 multiple times, from Philippine Airlines to Lufthansa. If there's one thing I've noticed during boarding, it's that no one boards the upper deck directly…
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Cebu Pacific Plans Major Aircraft Purchase of 100 to 150 Jets
Cebu Pacific is in talks to make a massive aircraft purchase that could be worth up to $12 billion. The airline is considering buying 100-150 narrow-body planes from either Boeing…