Denver-based Frontier Airlines has responded to the threat of potential aircraft grounding by moving to the courts. The airline, operating primarily with Airbus narrowbody jets,
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Why the Names of Airbus Planes Begin With “A3” or “A3XX”
Many might wonder why the names of Airbus aircraft start with an “A3” such as A300, A310, A320, A330, A340, A350, and A380. Let’s delve
PAL A350-1000 Jets Will Be Configured with 380 Seats
The finalized deal between Philippine Airlines and Airbus, which includes the purchase of nine A350-1000 widebody jets, was a highlight of the 2023 Paris Air
Classic Jetliners: The Hawker Siddeley Trident
The world of aviation in the mid-20th century saw the arrival of the Hawker Siddeley Trident, a British trijet airliner that made its first flight
The World’s Largest Commercial Jet Orders of All Time
Recently, there’s been a wave of large-scale aircraft purchases, with airlines snapping up high volumes of planes. Notably, Indian airlines Indigo and Air India have
How Planes Flying Avoid Mid-Air Collisions
In an earlier article, I talked about how busy our skies can be. With Flightradar24, we can see that around 20,000 planes can be in
AirAsia Wins World’s Best Low Cost Airline for the 14th Time
In an impressive streak of victories, AirAsia has once again clinched the title at the Skytrax’s World Best Airline Award this 2023. Making it their
Philippine Airlines Firms A350-1000 Deal with Airbus
In the midst of the renowned Paris Air Show, Philippine Airlines (PAL) finalized a deal with Airbus, firming up the purchase of nine A350-1000 long-range
Wake Turbulence Categories: Heavy, Medium, and Light
Surely you’ve listened to a chat between a pilot and control tower. They sometimes talk about Heavy, Medium, or Light. You might think they’re just
Flynas Firms Up 30 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Airbus and Saudi Arabia-based airline flynas have made waves in the aviation industry with their recent deal. The Paris Air Show 2023 was abuzz when