Sam Chui
An Honest Update From Me – Life, Aviation & What’s Next?
2025 has been a year of profound change for me. I lost my mother, the person who first introduced me to travel and aviation, and who helped make some of my biggest dreams come true. Then I got married to a beautiful and kind lady, Fiona. It was a once-in-a-lifetime...
Hawaii Calling
Hilo International Airport Guide (2026) | Big Island Hawai’i (ITO)
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...
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember flying on board a Trijet?
One, two, three or four engines? What is your preference? Today, most commercial aircraft are powered by two…
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember the stunning Boeing 747-400?
The Boeing 747-400 is a long-range airliner which first flew on 29 April 1988. Northwest Airlines was the…
Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow Day 3: Orders for Airbus & Boeing
Emirates has ordered eight Airbus A350s on the third day of the Dubai Airshow, while flydubai has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets. Moreover, Airbus also received orders from Buraq Air and Silk Way West Airlines for A320neo and A350F freighters, respectively. flydubai Signs MoU for...
Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow 2025 Day 2: Big Orders for Airbus
After a quiet Day 1, Airbus opened Day 2 with major orders from Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Europa. Moreover, Boeing also received order from Gulf Air, following a successful Day 1. Etihad Airways Orders Airbus A330neo, A350-1000 and A350F Etihad Airways has placed a firm order for six A330-900s, becoming the newest customer...
Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow 2025 Day 1: Big Order for Boeing from Emirates
Boeing has opened the Dubai Airshow 2025 on a strong note with Emirates placing an order for 65 Boeing 777X aircraft, followed by commitments from Ethiopian Airlines and Air Senegal for additional MAX jets. Embraer has also received orders from Helvetic Airways and Air Côte d’Ivoire on the first day of the...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – October 25 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During difficult times, I have found that model collecting can help alleviate some of the stress. Video Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and...
Sam Chui
Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways Order New Boeing Jets
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...
Sam Chui
UPS MD-11 Crashes Near Louisville Airport
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...
Sam Chui
ACT Boeing 747 Freighter Crashes on Landing in Hong Kong
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...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – September 25 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During difficult times, I have found that model collecting can help alleviate some of the stress. Video Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and...
TravelUpdate
Have you seen this Trans-Canada Airlines Douglas DC-8 pilot film?
Trans-Canada Airlines was a major Canadian carrier that was founded in 1937. You might know it today by…
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – August 25 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During difficult times, I have found that model collecting can help alleviate some of the stress. Video Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and...
Sam Chui
WestJet Boeing 737 Suffers Landing Gear Collapse in Sint Maarten
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...