Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, unveils its ”Choose Your Cuisine” service for Falcon Gold business class passengers on long-haul flights. Passengers can now choose their preferred meals from a special curated menu, viewable in advance, through the Gulf Air website and mobile application. This new...

On 8th July 2024, a United Airlines Boeing 757 bound for Denver lost one of its main landing gear tires while taking off from Los Angeles. This is the second time in four months that a tire has fallen from a United aircraft during take-off. The Boeing 757-200 with registration...

Boeing and the DOJ entered into a plea agreement on July 7, with the two sides still finalizing the final text of the agreement. The post Boeing 737 MAX Fraud: The DOJ’s Case Explained appeared first on SamChui.com.

On 1st July 2024, an Air Europa Boeing 787 encountered severe turbulence en route to Montevideo, Uruguay, injuring at least 30 people on board. One of the passengers even got stuck in the overhead luggage compartment. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with registration EC-MTI was operating flight UX45 from Madrid, Spain...

Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its refurbished Boeing 777s entering service on August 11, 2024. The refurbished B777s, featuring a new Business Class and a Premium Economy Cabin, will initially fly to Geneva, followed by Tokyo Haneda, and Brussels. The first retrofitted Boeing...

While airlines are recording record profits, they are also investing in their new aircraft and seats. Here are the 10 upcoming Business Class products to fly in the next 12-24 months. 10 New Upcoming Business Class Seats 1. Cathay Pacific Aria Suite Cathay Pacific is set to launch its all-new Aria...

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While widebody aircraft are typically deployed on medium to long-haul and high-capacity routes, they also serve on surprisingly short routes where demand, overall routing, and logistical needs justify their use.  Air France operates the world’s shortest widebody flight from Brazzaville to Kinshasa in Congo. Operated by a Boeing 777/Airbus A350,...

Over 1,500 participants from the world's airlines, Strategic Partners, associations, manufacturers and media gathered in Dubai for the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. Kurt Hofmann has the opportunity to speak with many airline CEOs and management on current issues such as engine issues, supply...

Back in the 1970s, disaster movies were all the rage. Famous pictures such as The Towering Inferno and The Poseidon Adventure were part of this genre. Cinema history records that this whole trend was kicked off by the first film in the Airport movie series, unsurprisingly titled “Airport”. Airport grossed...

The history of aviation is filled with innovative designs, dreams, and ambitions, many of which never saw the light of day, despite their promises. Among these fascinating concepts, that were designed but never built, some stand out for their innovative designs, popularity, and potential to revolutionize air travel.  One such...

Dubai is hosting the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. Over 1,500 key decision-makers from airlines, industry partners, manufacturers, and media have gathered to discuss critical issues facing the air transport sector. This annual event, hosted by Emirates focuses on navigating geopolitical and economic challenges,...

When you travel, there are some things you know, either because it’s public knowledge or you’ve been warned ahead of time, that you shouldn’t or probably won’t want to wear.…