Boeing 777-9 completed its first test flight
Boeing has successfully completed the very first test flight of its 777X jet, described as the world’s largest twin-engine plane… Read More »
Boeing Runs Successful Test Flight of New 777-9X
The embattled Boeing Co., still reeling from its issues with the 737 MAX, showed Saturday why it developed into one of… Read More »
NOTAM issued by the FAA for the Middle East
Iran’s missile strikes against two US-occupied air bases in Iraq on Tuesday has resulted in the Federal Aviation Authority issuing… Read More »
FAA Proposes Airbus A380 Engine Inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing engine checks on Engine Alliance equipped Airbus A380s. The action comes following an uncontained… Read More »
Southwest Airlines ranks last for safety among US airlines in recent study
Unlike peers, airline earned just 3 of 7 stars – but there’s a catch Southwest scored last among US carriers,… Read More »
The world’s safest airlines for 2020
(CNN) – Airline safety is one of those things you hope you’ll never have to worry about when you travel…. Read More »
Boeing 737 Max Should Return In 2020 But The Crisis Won’t Be Over
The Boeing 737 Max will likely return to service sometime in 2020, but that won’t close the books on one… Read More »
Rename Boeing’s 737 MAX? Airlines Already Aren’t Using ‘MAX’ Prominently
A 737 MAX was seen last week with the identification markings on its nose saying only “737-8” with no mention… Read More »
The last decade of aviation brings some surprising changes
The last 10 years have seen major changes in aviation as fuel-efficient, twin-engine aircraft sounded the death knell for jumbo… Read More »
Airbus wants to know everything passengers do on an airplane
Airbus wants to know everything passengers are consuming on board – from coffee to movies, even toilet paper. The European… Read More »
The best airlines providing Domestic and International First Class
Why domestic first class isn’t what it used to be? According to frequent airline passengers flying in the front of… Read More »
First class air travel is fading fast and isn’t what it used to be
First class isn’t what it used to be, at least according to frequent airline passengers like Bonnie Friedman. She’s been… Read More »
Are offshore aircraft-repair stations a safety risk to passengers and crew?
Somewhere on the ground in São Paulo, Brazil, an aircraft technician needed help. He was a man of about 40,… Read More »
Wing cracks reported in Airbus A380 Superjumbo jets
Tiny cracks have been discovered in the wings of a number of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets. A total of 25… Read More »
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has redesigned its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft cabins
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has collaborated with highly regarded Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma, and leading British designers, Acumen to completely redesign the… Read More »
The best luxury honeymoon retreats in Australia
From dinner under a canopy of stars to relaxing couples massages, every retreat on this list offers outstanding experiences, spectacular… Read More »
The reasons why airline service is awful
Frequent flyers know airline service is a shell of its former glory, and it’s getting worse. From damaged and lost… Read More »
Russian oligarch at centre of UK’s biggest divorce fight keeps his £350 million superyacht out of his ex-wife’s hands after sharia judges Dubai overrule British court
A Russian oligarch embroiled in Britain’s most expensive divorce battle has won the right to keep his £350 million mega… Read More »
The world’s most expensive island is in Ras Al Khaimah. And it’s up for sale
The world’s most expensive island – a man-made 660-acre expanse in the Arabian Peninsula – goes up for sale in… Read More »
Airline & Travel Weekly News Briefs
Luang Prabang’s newest luxury resort is a design fan’s dream stay Luang Prabang’s rise to become one of Southeast Asia’s… Read More »
Skyline Editorial: U.S. airline service is getting worse
Frequent flyers know airline service is a shell of its former self, and it’s getting worse. From charging excessive fees,… Read More »
Unexpected Islands
By Natalie Compagno and Greg Freitas Islands are inherently sexy. Some are tanned, hot, laid-back, and obvious—think Kauai or Capri…. Read More »