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
Tag: aviation
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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.
United Airlines Shifts Focus from Boeing 737 MAX 10 to MAX 9
United Airlines has requested Boeing to prioritize the production of the 737 MAX 9 aircraft over the yet-to-be-certified MAX 10 variant. This adjustment comes amid
Delta Braces for Boeing 737 MAX 10 Delays
Delta Air Lines is adjusting its timeline expectations for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, with potential delays pushing deliveries back to as late as