A shocking event unfolded in the early hours last June 24 when Cathay Pacific flight CX880, scheduled from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Los
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Thai Airways Sets Sights on Expanding Fleet Amid Travel Boom
Thai Airways has shared their ambitious plans to expand their aircraft fleet by the end of this year. In an interview with Reuters held at
Frontier Airlines Stands Firm Against Potential Aircraft Grounding
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,
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
Singapore Airlines Wins World’s Best Airline for 2023
From 2022, my hopes were always pinned on Singapore Airlines to claim the title of World’s Best Airline. And in 2023, it appeared as though
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