What Does It Mean When an Aircraft is ETOPS Rated
While soaring on a 14-hour flight between two cities aboard a Boeing 777-300ER, you suddenly notice that the plane has only two engines, as opposed to the four engines on…
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Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental and Freighter
The Boeing 747-8, the largest and most recent variant of the Boeing 747, stands as the most magnificent passenger aircraft ever constructed. It genuinely embodies its title as the "Queen…
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Boeing to Deliver 450 737 MAX in 2023 Amid Production Issues
Boeing recently announced its 1st quarter 2023 financial results, stating that despite ongoing production issues, it still expects to deliver between 400 and 450 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft throughout the…
Why Do Airplanes Dump Fuel and How Does It Work?
You may have come across the phrase "fuel dump" in relation to airplanes. If you've ever seen what appears to be white smoke trailing from the edge of an aircraft's…
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Bizarre In-flight Incident on American Airlines
An unusual in-flight incident unfolded on an American Airlines flight when a passenger was arrested for allegedly urinating on another traveler. The altercation occurred aboard American Airlines Flight 292, taking…
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American Airlines Rejoins the Los Angeles – Auckland Market
American Airlines is set to re-enter the competitive Los Angeles - Auckland flight market by resuming daily service starting December 21. The airline will operate Boeing 787-9s on this route,…
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Boeing 737 MAX Deliveries to China: A Step Forward
After more than four years of halted deliveries following two fatal crashes, Boeing may finally resume deliveries of its 737 MAX aircraft to Chinese airlines. China's aviation regulator, the Civil…
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Airline Capacity Constraints Expected Until 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General, Willie Walsh, recently shared some sobering news for the aviation industry, suggesting that constraints on airline capacity will continue until at least…
APU: The Jet-Like Noise on a Plane While Boarding
Ever wondered about that loud jet-like noise you hear as you board a plane? It's not the engines starting up, but the noise of the Auxiliary Power Unit, or APU.…
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Malaysia Airlines Soars Towards Pre-Pandemic Capacity
Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines is gearing up for a full operational recovery in China and North Asia this year. In fact, the airline is optimistic about reaching pre-pandemic capacity levels…