An ex-Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 has been completely destroyed by fire at Ciudad Real Airport, Spain. The A330 caught fire while it was parked in long-term storage. The former Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300, with registration B-HLH, had been stored at the airport since 2020, as reported by Planespotters. The 28.3-year-old...

The air travel industry witnessed a significant recovery in 2023, with passenger numbers reaching nearly 8.5 billion globally. This represents a remarkable 27.2% increase from 2022 and signifies a near 94% return to pre-pandemic levels (2019). Notably, international traffic played a key role in this growth, surging by 36.5% compared...

Dubai International Airport was struck by heavy rains and flooding on Tuesday, leading to significant flight disruptions. The downpour caused a series of issues, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. The airport, which typically handles over 100 flight arrivals on a normal evening, was forced to suspend operations for around...

NASA's Douglas DC-8 is about to be honorably repurposed and replaced. Read on for details and the author's visit to the famous DC-8 for OLYMPEX. The post End Of An Era: NASA’s Airborne Science DC-8 Retires After 37 Years appeared first on SamChui.com.

Airspace closures through the Middle East have grounded and diverted flights, after Iran reportedly launched drones toward Israel on April 13. Following the drone attack, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon closed their airspace. As many airlines already avoid Iranian airspace, the Middle East region which serves as an overflight region...

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Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith is embracing the latest news on SAS Scandinavian Airlines, which has received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval for its reorganization plan and now expects to emerge from Chapter 11 in mid-2024. He also outlines the challenges regarding the Olympic Summer Games this year. SAS joining SkyTeam...

On 7th April 2024, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost both cowlings from engine no.2 during takeoff from Denver. Parts of the cowling struck the wing flap, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to open an investigation. The Boeing 737-800 with registration N8668A was operating flight WN3695 from Denver to Houston with 135...

Passengers must always report to the airline first. The post What Happens If You Miss Your Flight? 5 Things You Should Know appeared first on SamChui.com.

The aviation industry is finally entering a new cycle, where everything is headed in an upward trajectory. That includes not only demand for air travel, but also lease rates and the number of potential bankruptcies. How can airlines navigate this increasingly competitive landscape? Chairman of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis...

On 31st March 2024, a Safe Air Boeing 727 collided with a disabled MD-82 at Malakal Airfield in South Sudan. Following the collision, the B727 broke into two parts and all those onboard disembarked the aircraft with minor injuries. The Safe Air Boeing 727-200F with registration 5Y-IRE was attempting to...

At the dawn of the jet age, airline advertising often highlighted the aircraft you were going to fly on. That is exactly what happens in these Eastern Airlines TV commercials, letting the well heeled 1960s passenger have a taste of what was to come. Eastern Airlines was once one of...

Two aircraft were involved in another near miss while flying over the Horn of Africa. The post Emirates And Ethiopian Airlines Collision at 37,000ft Averted by Somaliland ATC appeared first on SamChui.com.