Andrew Curran
Contributing since May, 2019
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About Andrew Curran
Lead Journalist - Southwest Pacific -.A Masters level education and appetite for travel combine to make Andrew an incredible aviation brain with decades of insight behind him. Andrew’s first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Australian airlines adds exciting depth and color to his work. Andrew is based in Sydney.
Latest Articles
Here's Why Frontier Airlines Paints Animals On Its Aircraft Tails
Animals have been adorning the tails of Frontier Airlines' aircraft for almost 30 years - where did the idea originate from?
What Caused An Air New Zealand Flight To Crash Into An Antarctic Mountain In 1979
On November 28, 1979, Flight TE 901 crashed into Mount Erebus, triggering one of the most controversial investigations in the country's history.
Which Airlines Operate The Airbus A350? A Comprehensive List
Almost 600 examples have been delivered since the Airbus A350's launch in 2015, entering into service with airlines worldwide.
The Rise And Inglorious Fall Of Australia's JetGo
The regional carrier racked up millions in debt before leaving passengers and debtors out of pocket.
What's The Difference Between Qantas And QantasLink?
There are some key underlying differences between the two carriers.
70 Years & Still Going Strong: A History of Fiji Airways
From humble beginnings to transpacific expansion, what are some of the key milestones throughout the history Fiji Airways?
How Many Boeing 717s Were Built?
The narrowbody airliner was produced from 1998 to 2006. Where are they now?
Why The Boeing 757 Can't Dump Fuel
The Boeing 757 is one of several aircraft incapable of dumping fuel - what are the reasons behind this?
Here's Why The US Government Flies Aircraft Into Hurricanes
Hurricanes Hunters help provide real-time data to the NHC.
Why The Airbus A380 Is Only Equipped With Reverse Thrust On Its Inside Engines
It's a big and magnificent bird. But with its massive size, why does it only have reverse thrusters on two of its four engines?
Wizz Air Offers More Free Tickets To Ukrainians But Also Plans A Return To Moscow
Wizz Air is playing both sides in the Ukrainian/Russian conflict with more free tickets for embattled Ukrainians while planning a return to Moscow.
American Airlines Eyes 8 Roundtrip Flights A Day To Havana
American Airlines has asked the US DOT to let it increase its 6 daily roundtrip flights between Miami and Havana to 8 daily roundtrip flights.
Air New Zealand Cuts Down 6-Month Flight Schedule Due To Staff Sickness
Air New Zealand is getting on the front foot and proactively canceling flights over the next 6 months to avoid disruptive last-minute cancelations.
Qantas Engineers Vote For One Minute Strike Action From Late August
Engineers at Qantas, Jetstar, and Network Aviation will commence industrial action later this month, starting with one-minute work stoppages.
Alliance Airlines Contract & Wet Lease Flying Spikes In FY2022
Alliance Airlines has just released its results for the 2022 financial year, revealing big gains in its core wet lease and contract business.
Emirates Wants To Spend $2 Billion Improving Its Soft Product
Emirates is promising refurbished cabins and new menus as part of multi-billion dollar investment in its soft product.
You Can Now Be A Pilot Or Air Traffic Controller In United Airlines’ App
Joining United's flight simulator game on their mobile app is Cleared to Land, a new game where you can practice your air traffic controller skills.
Unlucky: 3 Incidents In 3 Days For Qantas Boeing 737-800s
In a run of bad luck, the Qantas Boeing 737-800 fleet has experienced 3 incidents in 3 days, including a lightning strike and flames from an engine.
Boeing's Monthly Deliveries Halve In July
Boeing had a pretty ordinary July with only 26 planes delivered and 126 net orders while rival Airbus comfortably bested Boeing on both counts.
Air New Zealand To Remove Boeing 777s From Victorville Storage Facility
Air New Zealand is preparing the first of four Boeing 777-300ERs to leave the long-term aircraft storage park at Victorville.