Sam Chui
Korean Air Orders 103 Boeing Jets Worth $50 Billion
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,...
Sam Chui
The 10 Longest Domestic Flights in 2025
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...
Sam Chui
Alaska Airlines Unveils New B787 Livery + Flights to Europe
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...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – June/July 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...
Will Run For Miles
Construction Progress: The Park Hyatt Mexico City
Construction of the highly-anticipated luxury hotel, the Park Hyatt Mexico City, in the affluent Polanco district of Mexico City The post Construction Progress: The Park Hyatt Mexico City appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
Sam Chui
Preliminary Report on Air India Crash Points to Fuel Switch Error
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...
TravelUpdate
What? You couldn’t water loop a Consolidated Commodore?!
A water loop is a situation where a flying boat loses directional control and rotates about its horizontal…
Hawaii Calling
10 Best Loco Moco Spots In Waikiki, Oahu | A Foodies Guide (2025)
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....
Sam Chui
Qatar Airways CEO’s Open Letter To Passengers
Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has written an open letter to passengers, addressing the recent flight disruptions caused by the tensions in the Middle East. At around 18:00 local time on Monday, 23 June, an unexpected and unprecedented closure of Qatari airspace forced Qatar Airways...
Sam Chui
Gulf Airspace Closure Triggers Major Flight Diversions + Updates
On June 23, 2025, Gulf airspace closures triggered another wave of major international flight disruptions after Iran fired missiles at the U.S. Al Udeid military base in Doha. With airspace over Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates closing within hours of each other, air traffic across the region...
Sam Chui
Miracle at 37,000 Feet: Air France A380 Engine Failure
On September 30, 2017, an Air France Airbus A380 operating flight AF066 from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Los Angeles suffered an uncontained engine failure while cruising over southern Greenland. After the failure, the aircraft’s heading increased by three degrees to the right in three seconds, and there were vibrations...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – Apr/May 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
Paris Air Show Day 3/4: Freighters, Embraer, Widebodies Dominate
Following two successful trade days at the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus bagged widebody orders from Starlux, EgyptAir, and MNG Airlines on Day 3. Moreover, Embraer also secured orders from SkyWest, Airlink, and Bridges Air Cargo. Starlux Orders 10 Airbus A350-1000 Starlux Airlines has placed a firm order for 10...
Sam Chui
Paris Air Show 2025 Day 2: ANA New Business Class + More Orders
All Nippon Airways (ANA) unveiled its new Business Class suite for its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, while VietJet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A321neo aircraft. Alongside, Qatar Airways has been named the World’s Best Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, with Singapore Airlines ranking second...
Sam Chui
Paris Air Show 2025 Day 1: Big Orders for Airbus
The 2025 edition of the Paris Air Show has officially opened at Le Bourget, and it’s already making headlines with a series of commercial aircraft orders. Airbus has kicked off the biennial airshow with orders from Riyadh Air, LOT Polish Airlines and AviLease. Moreover, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has finalized...