Sam Chui
The 10 Largest Airlines in the World 2024
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...
Sam Chui
Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 Crashes in Kazakhstan
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...
Sam Chui
CEO Talks: IATA DG on Global Supply Chain, Engine Issues and Aircraft Deliveries
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...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – November 2024 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can take away some of the stress! 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 use...
Sam Chui
The 10 Longest Non-Stop Flights in the World 2025
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...
Sam Chui
CEO Talks: Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Eksi Outlines Australia Strategy with A350-1000
Turkish Airlines plans to operate a dedicated configured Airbus A350-1000 fleet on its Australian network. Speaking with CEO Talks on board the airline's inaugural flight from Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur to Sydney, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Eksi said the airline expects to receive its first Airbus A350-1000 in the future....
Suites and Lobbies
American Airlines DFW-HNL Premium Economy Review | Boeing 777
After a family event in Colorado Springs, I boarded an American Airlines Flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu (HNL) in Premium Economy on a Boeing 777. With a flight time of 7 hours and 21 minutes, this long journey was a perfect test to see if American’s Premium Economy...
Sam Chui
CEO Talks: An Update from Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves
Etihad is rapidly growing, having carried 18-19 million passengers in the last 12 months - an 80-90% increase over 2022 levels. The airline aims to reach 33 million passengers annually by 2030, and it plans to have a fleet of about 170 aircraft by 2030. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is...
Sam Chui
Malaysia Airlines Takes Delivery of its First Airbus A330neo
Malaysia Airlines recently welcomed its first Airbus A330neo. This marks the beginning of an extensive fleet renewal program as the airline gradually replaces its aging A330 aircraft with the A330neos. The Airbus A330-900, with registration 9M-MNG, is the first of 20 aircraft to be leased from Avolon. These aircraft will...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Inside the New Emirates Airbus A350
Emirates unveiled the first Airbus A350 to join its fleet at an exclusive event in Dubai. Join me onboard the brand-new aircraft. Emirates new A350-900 will feature three cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32 Business, 21 Premium Economy and 259 Economy seats). The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type...
Sam Chui
British Airways Unveils New First Class Suite
British Airways has unveiled its new First Class Suite, featuring a range of new features including buddy dining, personal luggage space, window blinds with electronic controls, and more. As the only European carrier to offer First Class services from London to the U.S., British Airways collaborated with Collins Aerospace RTX business...
Sam Chui
Etihad Airways Unveils 10 New Routes for 2025
Etihad Airways has announced its largest-ever network expansion in a single day, unveiling ten new routes set to launch in 2025. These new routes are aimed to connect Abu Dhabi to new medium-haul destinations. Among the highlights of this announcement is the crucial role of the Airbus A321LR in making...
Sam Chui
Sukhoi Superjet Catches Fire on Landing in Antalya
On 24th November 2024, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by the Russian Azimuth Airlines caught fire on landing at Antalya Airport. All 89 passengers and six crew members on board were evacuated via slides. The aircraft with registration RA-89085 was operating flight A45051 from Sochi, Russia, to Antalya, Turkey. However,...
TravelUpdate
Have you seen these vintage Qantas Boeing 707 TV commercials?
The introduction of jet air travel revolutionised the airline industry, as is evident from these Qantas Boeing 707…
Sam Chui
Unveiling Ethiopian Airlines First Airbus A350-1000
Ethiopian Airlines has recently taken delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000. Since then, the brand-new aircraft has been introduced on several routes within Africa, Europe, and the Middle East as part of its promotional flights.  The African carrier plans to deploy the aircraft on key intercontinental routes, including Washington-Dulles, once...