About Luke Bodell
Luke has over a decade of experience as a travel writer and aviation analyst. As a passionate traveler based across the Middle East and Asia, Luke offers strong insights into the industry. Based in Asia.
What is your industry focus?
I focus primarily on reporting news in the commercial aviation industry, covering a wide range of stories on airlines, airports, passengers and manufacturers.
Why do you love aviation?
Modern aviation is one of the world's most sophisticated and exceptional industries, and the planes themselves are an engineering marvel. How can you not love it?
Latest Articles
Official: MoD Will Retire Hawk T2 Jet In 2040
It has yet to confirm a replacement for the trainer jets.
The Longest Routes From Panama City's Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen
A 6,730-mile service to Europe takes the number one spot.
HondaJet Range Map: How Far Can The Elite II Fly?
The Elite II was built with more fuel capacity to enable longer journeys.
Mehran Karimi Nasseri: The Man Who Lived In An Airport For 18 Years
His story is said to have inspired the movie "The Terminal."
Rolls-Royce To Make $70 Million Investment In Engine Operations In Europe
Enhancing engine capacity in the UK and Germany.
Wow: Take A Look Inside Jim Carrey's Luxurious Gulfstream V Private Jet
The jet includes six sleeper berths, a private bedroom and a well-equipped galley.
Alaska Airlines Officially Ditches Paper Boarding Passes At Airport Kiosks
Agents will still be available for passengers needing assistance.
How Do Pilots Avoid Tail Strikes?
Tail strikes can cause severe and expensive damage to aircraft, but they are preventable.
Embraer's E2s Now Approved For ETOPS-120 Flight Operations
Approvals granted by Brazilian, US and European regulators.
Royal Canadian Air Force Unable To Train Pilots After CT-155 Hawk Retirement
It has not identified a replacement trainer aircraft, but its pilots will still train with NATO.
Boeing Vs. Airbus: Who Delivered More Planes In February?
Airbus managed almost double the deliveries of its US counterpart last month.
USAF Plans 250 Aircraft Divestment Next Year Including 56 A-10 Warthogs
Continuing to downsize the fleet in favor of modernization.
Xiamen Airlines Hopes to Return To New York's JFK Airport
Two weekly flights are set to relaunch in early May.
The Story Of Lufthansa Flight 2904's Fatal Runway Overshoot
A look at how outdated weather reports, built-in safety features and pilot error led to a Lufthansa A320 overshooting the runway.
Azul ATR-72 Returns To Recife Following Engine Fire Indication
There were reportedly no indications of fire or smoke after an inspection.
Today’s The Day: Finnair Officially Switches To Avios
The move was first announced last August - here's what to expect.
Air Canada Introduces Mass Onboard Menu Overhaul With 100+ Recipes
Major upgrades to the culinary experience across all cabins.
What Rules Surround Flying With Musical Instruments?
While many would say that musical instruments don't count as "passengers," professional musicians would argue otherwise...
American Airlines And Make-A-Wish Surprise 20 Children With Disney World Trip
The two organizations have worked together for over three decades.