On 7th April 2024, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost both cowlings from engine no.2 during takeoff from Denver. Parts of the cowling struck the wing flap, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to open an investigation. The Boeing 737-800 with registration N8668A was operating flight WN3695 from Denver to Houston with 135...

Passengers must always report to the airline first. The post What Happens If You Miss Your Flight? 5 Things You Should Know appeared first on SamChui.com.

The aviation industry is finally entering a new cycle, where everything is headed in an upward trajectory. That includes not only demand for air travel, but also lease rates and the number of potential bankruptcies. How can airlines navigate this increasingly competitive landscape? Chairman of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis...

On 31st March 2024, a Safe Air Boeing 727 collided with a disabled MD-82 at Malakal Airfield in South Sudan. Following the collision, the B727 broke into two parts and all those onboard disembarked the aircraft with minor injuries. The Safe Air Boeing 727-200F with registration 5Y-IRE was attempting to...

At the dawn of the jet age, airline advertising often highlighted the aircraft you were going to fly on. That is exactly what happens in these Eastern Airlines TV commercials, letting the well heeled 1960s passenger have a taste of what was to come. Eastern Airlines was once one of...

Two aircraft were involved in another near miss while flying over the Horn of Africa. The post Emirates And Ethiopian Airlines Collision at 37,000ft Averted by Somaliland ATC appeared first on SamChui.com.

In this article, we reveal the top 10 airlines of Q1 2024 by region, based on Available Seat Miles (ASMs), number of flights, and seats offered. Note that the airlines are ranked using Available Seat Miles (ASMs) as the primary metric, according to data from CIRIUM. ASMs offer a comprehensive...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing its oversight of United Airlines in the wake of recent safety incidents. This includes reviewing processes, manuals, and facilities, to assess compliance with safety regulations. Even though the airline declined to comment, the FAA is reportedly considering preventing the carrier from adding new...

Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a new cabin for its upcoming Airbus A330neos. Scheduled to enter service later in November this year, the A330-900 will feature new Business Class and Economy Class seats. The new Business Class cabin will feature the carrier’s first Business Class seats with individual privacy doors, while...

Korean Air and Japan Airlines have announced plans to introduce Airbus A350s. Korean Air will purchase 33 A350s whereas Japan Airlines has also announced the purchase of 21 Airbus A350-900, along with 11 A321neo aircraft, and 10 Boeing 787 aircraft, as part of its fleet renewal plan. Korean Air Orders...

BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) was established in 2022. Operating from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Indonesia. The airline was granted a cargo Airline Operator Certificate (AOC) on August 31, 2023, for two B737-800BCF aircraft. ACMI is considered...

In this article, we reveal the top 10 airlines that offered the best on-time performance in February 2024, according to CIRIUM. *Note that for a flight to be on time, it must arrive at the gate within 15 minutes. Top 10 Global Airlines for On-Time Performance Aeromexico emerged as the...

This Boeing 787-8 will become the third-ever commercial aircraft of the type to be dismantled. The post An ‘Almost New’ Ex-VIP Boeing 787 Will Be Scrapped For Spare Parts appeared first on SamChui.com.