Boeing has announced new aircraft orders from three Central Asian airlines, Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways.  All three announcements were made during the C5+1 Summit, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the diplomatic platform linking the United States with the five Central Asian nations. Uzbekistan Airways Expands 787 Dreamliner...

On November 4, 2025, a UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky.  The MD-11 with registered N259UP, was operating UPS Flight 2976 to Honolulu, Hawaii, when the accident occurred. Three crew members were on board at the time of...

On October 20, 2025, a Boeing 747-400 freighter operated by ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates crashed into the sea after veering off the runway during landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The Boeing 747-400F, registered TC-ACF, was operating flight EK9788 from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to...

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Trans-Canada Airlines was a major Canadian carrier that was founded in 1937. You might know it today by…

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On September 8, 2025, a WestJet Boeing 737 suffered a landing gear collapse while landing at Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), prompting an emergency evacuation of the aircraft. The Boeing 737-800 with registration C-GWSR, was operating flight WS2276 from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Sint Maarten. After 4 hours...

Korean Air has unveiled its largest aircraft purchase in history, committing to a $50 billion agreement for 103 Boeing jets, GE Aerospace engines, and long-term servicing. The announcement was made on Monday in Washington, aligning with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to the United States. The deal,...

When people think of domestic flights, they usually imagine short hops between nearby cities. However, some domestic routes span oceans and continents, due to overseas territories and distant states. In this article, we explore the 10 longest domestic flights in 2025 1. St. Denis, Réunion (RUN) to Paris (CDG/ORY), France...

Alaska Airlines has unveiled a new Boeing 787 livery and confirmed two new transatlantic routes to London and Reykjavik. This marks a major step in its efforts to establish Seattle as a global gateway. The airline plans to launch the new international routes in May 2026, coinciding with the debut...

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India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the Air India flight AI171 crash, pointing to a cockpit fuel switch error and raising questions about pilot actions. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced a fatal loss of thrust just seconds into flight, with investigators now focusing...

A water loop is a situation where a flying boat loses directional control and rotates about its horizontal…

I have eaten the Loco Mocos at Every. Single. One. of these spots. The video below goes into even more detail but the dedication to my work knows no bounds 🙂 I spent a summer searching for the best Loco Moco spots in Waikiki and enjoyed every minute of it....