Boeing announced its Q4 and subsequently full-year orders and deliveries results. Struggling to deal with the 737 MAX crisis and other issues, including the 777X delays and KC-46 safety issues, the once-biggest aircraft manufacturer was forced to cede its position to Airbus. In total, Boeing delivered 79 commercial aircraft in Q4 2019 and a total […]
Delta Airlines’ 2019 was the best year in the airline’s history in terms of its operations, finances and customer satisfaction. Today, on the 14th of January 2020, Delta published its 2019 financial results. The adjusted earnings per share stood at $7.31, 30% higher than in 2018. The main reasons for such an increase were record […]
The dramatic bushfires in Australia have caused significant and ongoing disruption to many businesses, not least Australia’s airlines who’ve had to contend with delays and cancellations as a result of the fires. But the bushfires could be a blessing in disguise for one local startup. Private jet business Airly says inquiries have increased significantly as […]
Alaska Airlines have once again come up with a unique and somewhat quirky way to offer discounts on its flights by linking the fare price to the visibility of the Northern Lights. The Seattle, Washington based airline ran a similar promotion last November in an attempt to get last-minute travelers to buy a ticket to […]
On January 13, 2020, David L. Calhoun is starting his role as the president and chief executive officer of the Boeing company. Calhoun is replacing the company’s previous head Dennis Muilenburg, who is believed to have lost the role due to the 737 MAX crisis. Calhoun is taking the role from Greg Smith, the company’s […]
Gulf Air has partnered up with Etihad to share benefits across both loyalty programs. Etihad has partnered up with Gulf Air. Photo: Etihad Press Release What are the details? Members of Etihad Guest, the loyalty program of Etihad, can now use their membership to redeem benefits across Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain. Likewise, […]
UK pilots are alarmed and dismayed over indications that regional operator Flybe is holding urgent discussions over funding. The airline has so far refused to disclose details of the situation, or even confirm any reports, stating that it does not comment on “rumour or speculation”. But UK pilot union BALPA’s leader, general secretary Brian Strutton, […]
Crews on an El Al Israel Airlines flight were forced to divert on Thursday 10th January 2020 after passengers noticed a burning smell in the cabin. The Boeing 777-200 aircraft landed in Canada for inspection without casualties. However, the incident left passengers stranded and seeking humanitarian aid. 4X-ECC was grounded after passengers noticed smoke in […]
The United States Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, has recently proposed a $5.4 million fine for Boeing. According to the FAA, this fine is due to the installation of nonconforming slat tracks on over 175 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Allegedly, Boeing was aware of this. The FAA is proposing a $5.4M fine to Boeing for […]
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 struck a hungry swarm of grasshoppers late last week, rendering much of the aircraft’s fuselage a nice smear of brown. It might sound trivial but these grasshoppers are big and swarm in their millions. When an aircraft runs into them, they can block visibility from the cockpit and cause significant […]
