What Will 2020 Bring To The Aviation Industry?
2020 will be a landmark year for many reasons, not least the symmetry of the digits involved. And…
Letters Of Intent Vs Firm Orders – Inside Order Jargon
In the world of aircraft and the airline industry, we often hear certain terms bandied around that are…
The World’s Busiest Airports – How Did They Become So Big?
Airport traffic has gone through the roof in recent years, buoyed by a variety of factors. As air…
Which Airlines Cancelled Orders For The Airbus A380?
In February of this year, Airbus announced that the company would cease production of its A380 jetliner by…
What Are Open Skies Agreements And Why Should I Care?
Reports that the Trump administration is considering withdrawing the United States from certain Open Skies agreements have made…
What’s The Difference Between Extra Legroom And Premium Economy Seats?
It’s often tempting to upgrade our airline tickets, without paying the eye-watering prices associated with business and first…
Why Is Airline Cutlery Always So Cold?
While airlines have made a conscious effort to improve the quality of in-flight food, there is one aspect…
How Do Airlines Celebrate Christmas?
When the festive season rolls around once more, it’s not only passengers that wish to celebrate the season…
The Story Of The De Havilland Comet – The World’s First Jet Airliner
Jet aircraft are such a central part of modern culture, it seems unthinkable that there was a time…
Incredible Video Shows Air France A380 Struck By Lightning Mid Air
One of the most striking images of this year, in every sense of the word, came in April,…
Why The North American Aerospace Defense Command Tracks Santa
An annual tradition in recent decades has been the tracking by NORAD of the most important person at…
The History Of In-Flight Dining
The airline industry has evolved massively over the years, but one sometimes overlooked aspect of this evolution has…
Why Flight Crew Dim The Cabin Lights During Takeoff And Landing
We’ve all had the experience; while patiently waiting for a flight to take off, suddenly the lights on…
Which US Regional Airlines Offer The Most Hand Baggage?
The United States has the biggest market for regional airlines, and the commercial significance of these carriers continues…
