Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new international carrier, is gearing up to begin pre-certification flights in September 2024. The airline aims to start scheduled passenger services
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PAL Expands Fleet with Wamos Air Wet Lease
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will wet-lease two A330-200s from Spanish airline Wamos Air to cover routes between Manila and both Sydney and Melbourne. This arrangement, effective
Saudia Group Expands Fleet with Major Airbus Order
Saudia Group, represented by Saudia and flyadeal, has signed a firm order for 105 A320neo Family aircraft. This order includes 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo
United Airlines Unveils New Safety Video Featuring Employees
United Airlines has introduced a new onboard safety video that features over a dozen of its employees demonstrating essential safety procedures. The video, designed to
Pagadian Airport Resumes Flights After Runway Rehabilitation
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has announced the resumption of commercial flights at Pagadian Airport, starting May 16, 2024. This follows the
Emirates Begins Using SAF at London Heathrow
Emirates has started using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Shell Aviation at London Heathrow Airport. Over 3,000 metric tonnes of neat SAF, blended with
PAL Adopts SkyBreathe® OnBoard for Fuel Efficiency
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken a major step towards enhancing fuel efficiency by becoming the first Asian airline to adopt SkyBreathe® OnBoard. This user-friendly digital
Boeing Faces Potential New Charges Over 737 MAX Crashes
Boeing might face new charges for violating a settlement that allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution after two fatal crashes involving its 737 MAX
Differences Between the MiG-25 Foxbat and MiG-31 Foxhound
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat and the MiG-31 Foxhound are two high-speed fighter jets developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Both aircraft served
Why Don’t Commercial Airplanes Have Parachutes?
Imagine a scenario: you’re comfortably cruising at 35,000 feet, enjoying the in-flight movie, when a sudden announcement jolts you back to reality. The pilot informs