Onboard Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Inaugural Flight From Honolulu to San Francisco

Hawaiian Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner might have been one the biggest hyped aviation stories in the western hemisphere this year, with promises of a completely modernized long hauler, with new cabins in economy and business/first class. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Pilot Shortage ‘Isn’t Real,’ ALPA Says

The union claims that there's a surplus of airline pilots. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Two Southwest 737s Remain in Legacy ‘Canyon Blue’ Livery

The airline has gradually been phasing out the 2001 paint scheme. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Russian Airlines Adopt Domestic Software for Maintenance of Western-Made Airliners

In response to increasing international tensions, Russia’s major airlines are beginning to implement domestically developed software solutions to support the maintenance of their Western-manufactured aircraft. This strategic shift aims to reduce reliance on Western technology and enhance the sustainability of Russia’s aviation operations amid global trade restrictions. (www.airguide.info) More...

Delta is Giving Away Free Flights to the Paris Olympics. Here's How to Enter

As airlines around the world gear up to ferry passengers to the 2024 Paris Olympics, one airline is holding sweepstakes for one lucky person to win a free ticket to Paris. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Is the Airbus A380 the World's Safest Plane?

Everyone knows the Airbus A380. The aircraft is a true icon, an engineering marvel no matter how many times you see or fly on it. Unfortunately, the age of four-engined aircraft is quickly fading, and various airlines have scrapped the aircraft or announced plans to phase out their Airbus A380s. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

FAA Publishes New AD On 737 MAX 8 & MAX 9 Electrical Fault As Watchdog Calls For Fleet Grounding

In The Foundation for Aviation Safety's opinion, the continuous electrical problems of the Boeing 737 MAX warrants the grounding of the type. (simpleflying.com) More...