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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...