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After 50 years, Air Malta Folds its Wings for Good
Last Saturday marked the end of an era for Air Malta, the national flag carrier that has graced the skies for half a century. After 50 years of service, the…
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Emirates Embarks on SAF Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol
This month marks another milestone for Emirates and its commitment to sustainability, as the airline kicks off its collaboration with Neste to introduce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Amsterdam Schiphol…
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United Boeing 777 Makes Emergency Landing in Denver
On March 29, a routine journey from San Francisco to Paris took an unexpected detour for passengers aboard United Airlines Flight UA990 made an emergency landing. The United Boeing 777,…
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Emirates Takes Home the Crown for Best Inflight Entertainment
This week, Emirates clinched the prestigious ‘Best Inflight Entertainment Award’ at the Airline Ratings 2024 Airline Excellence Awards. With a digital celebration that gathered aviation enthusiasts from around the globe,…
A Guide to Essential Safety Equipment in the Aircraft Cabin
In the airline industry, safety is of the utmost importance—a principle I consistently emphasize in my posts. Given that anything can happen during a flight and planes cannot land instantly,…
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United Airlines Under Tighter FAA Scrutiny After Safety Incidents
United Airlines saw a 3.4% drop in shares this Monday, following the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) announcement that it's stepping up oversight of the airline due to recent safety concerns.…
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Singapore Airlines A350 Almost Departs with Pitot Covers
A potentially serious oversight was averted at Brisbane Airport thanks to the vigilance of an alert refueller. The incident involved a Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900, which was moments away from…
How Much Fuel Do Aircraft Carry for a Flight
Unlike cars, aircraft are not typically filled to full tank capacity. We're accustomed to filling our cars with fuel based on our budget and the contents of our wallet. Moreover,…
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We Expect SMC to Fix NAIA, and Not Leave it Half-Baked
The Philippines' main airport, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), urgently requires rehabilitation. Imagine, the gateway to the Philippines appears almost rural when compared to international airports like Singapore's Changi,…
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United Boeing 737-800 Flight Lands Safely After Panel Loss
A United Airlines Boeing 737 flight made a safe landing in Oregon this Friday, despite losing an external panel during its journey from San Francisco. This incident, involving a Boeing…