On January 30, 2025, an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with an army helicopter near Washington Reagan National Airport. The CRJ-700, owned by PSA Airlines, bearing registration N709PS was operating American Eagle flight AA5342 from Wichita, Kansas, to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)...

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On January 28, 2025, an Air Busan Airbus A321 caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea. All 169 passengers and seven crew members on board were evacuated via slides. The Air Busan Airbus A321 with registration HL7763 was scheduled to depart as flight BX391 from Busan to...

The Bristol 170 is a British aircraft that first flew on 2 December 1945. It was designed for…

Hilo International Airport (ITO) serves as the gateway to the rainy, lush eastern side of Hawai’i’s Big Island. With its laid-back charm and simple layout, this airport makes traveling to and from Hilo a breeze. I have passed through the Hilo Airport dozens of times, usually on the way to...

In this post, we reveal the top 10 most punctual airlines of 2024, according to CIRIUM. *Note that for a flight to be on time, it must arrive at the gate within 15 minutes. Top 10 Most Punctual Global Airlines In 2024, Aeromexico led globally with an impressive on-time arrival...

On the 10th of January 2025, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 was evacuated on the tarmac after an engine issue prompted an aborted takeoff at Atlanta Airport. The Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-300 with registration N589NW was performing flight DL2668 from Atlanta to Minneapolis with 199 passengers and 7...

In this article, we’ve compiled the Top 10 busiest international routes of 2024 based on seat capacity, flight frequency, and Available Seat Miles (ASMs), providing insights into the dynamic global aviation network. *Note that these routes are ranked based on total seat capacity. Data is sourced from Cirium. 1: Taipei...

On 29th December 2024, a Jeju Air Boeing 737 crashed during a belly landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea. At least 47 individuals onboard the B737 have been confirmed dead so far. The Boeing 737-800 with registration HL8088 was operating flight 7C2216 from Bangkok to Muan with 175...

As the aviation industry continues to recover and evolve post-pandemic, 2024 has witnessed significant growth in global air travel. Airlines worldwide are competing in terms of capacity, fleet expansion, and network reach to meet the increasing demand for air travel. In this article, we reveal the top 10 airlines of...

On 25th December, an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau, during an attempted emergency landing amid fog. The aircraft with registration 4K-AZ65 was operating flight J2-8243, from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, with 67 people on board, including five crew members. The E190 departed Baku International...

IATA Director General Willie Walsh outlined about the situation with ongoing engine problems and aircraft delivery delays during the IATA Global Media in Geneva. The number of global grounded aircraft will grow from currently around 700 to 1.000 and airlines continue to operate old aircraft as new generation ones, like...

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As airlines continue to push the limits of aircraft performance, several ultra-long-haul routes now exceed 14,000 kilometers (8,700 miles). In this post, we share the top 10 longest flights in the world in 2025.  *Note that all routes are ranked by “great circle” distance and the flight times fluctuate throughout...