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Airspace closures through the Middle East have grounded and diverted flights, after Iran reportedly launched drones toward Israel on April 13. Following the drone attack, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon closed their airspace. As many airlines already avoid Iranian airspace, the Middle East region which serves as an overflight region connecting East with West became an almost no-flight zone. Airlines based in the above countries including Israel’s El Al have canceled dozens of flights. El Al alone canceled over three […] Read More
GeminiJets Airplane Models – Feb/Mar 2024 New Release + Discounts I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up to 25% off and free shipping in the US. Feb/Mar 2024 1:400 New Release Feb/Mar 2024 1:200 New Release Video This is a sponsored post to […] Read More
CEO Talks: Air France-KLM Ben Smith on SAS and The Paris Olympics Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith is embracing the latest news on SAS Scandinavian Airlines, which has received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval for its reorganization plan and now expects to emerge from Chapter 11 in mid-2024. He also outlines the challenges regarding the Olympic Summer Games this year. SAS joining SkyTeam Alliance “This is very good news for SAS,” Smith told CEO Talks on the sidelines of the Airlines 4 Europe summit in Brussels. “Things are going exactly as we had […] Read More
Southwest Boeing 737 Lost Engine Cowling During Takeoff On 7th April 2024, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost both cowlings from engine no.2 during takeoff from Denver. Parts of the cowling struck the wing flap, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to open an investigation. The Boeing 737-800 with registration N8668A was operating flight WN3695 from Denver to Houston with 135 passengers and six crew members aboard. However, while it was departing Denver’s runway 25, the access doors of the right-hand engine (CFM56) were torn off the engine, as reported by […] Read More
What Happens If You Miss Your Flight? 5 Things You Should Know Have you ever missed your flight? Was it due to a delayed connection or because you failed to get to your airport on time? USAToday reports that an average of 2% to 8% of passengers miss their flight. There may be several reasons. But what should passengers do when a flight is missed? There is no need to panic. There are several ways to navigate through a missed flight. This article highlights some useful tips in case of a missed flight. Read More
CEO Talks: 3 Trends to Reshape the Airline Market The aviation industry is finally entering a new cycle, where everything is headed in an upward trajectory. That includes not only demand for air travel, but also lease rates and the number of potential bankruptcies. How can airlines navigate this increasingly competitive landscape? Chairman of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis shares his thoughts on the market’s future. Capacity Consolidation in the Hands of Major Lessors We are living in interesting times. Over the past 18 months lease rentals and market […] Read More
Safe Air B727 Collides With Disabled MD-82 in South Sudan On 31st March 2024, a Safe Air Boeing 727 collided with a disabled MD-82 at Malakal Airfield in South Sudan. Following the collision, the B727 broke into two parts and all those onboard disembarked the aircraft with minor injuries. The Safe Air Boeing 727-200F with registration 5Y-IRE was attempting to land when it ran off the side of the runway and struck the stationery MD-82. As a result of the collision, the B727’s undercarriage collapsed and broke into two parts […] Read More
Video: World’s Last B747SP Flight – Iran Air Special Performance! I flew on the last B747-SP commercial flight in the world. It was operated by Iran Air from Tehran to Mumbai. The flight took place 8 years ago in April 2016…it was one of my golden memory flight. My flight was off to an excellent start. I was invited to join the crew in the cockpit. The B747-SP took off with a beautiful Pratt and Whitney JT9D engine spooling sound. We climbed straight to 39,000 feet and later cruised at 41,000 feet with a speed of Mach .86. Our takeoff weight was 235 tons which is quite light. I had a chat with the friendly captain about the weather, fuel burn, and longevity of the SP. Iran Air did a good job maintaining it. Watch Video
Video: Caribbean Rare Birds – World’s Last Fokker + Smallest 3 Engine Plane I flew on 2 very rare aircraft in the Caribbean. Join me flying the World’s last-built Fokker 70 and the World’s smallest 3-engine airplane; Britten-Norman Trislander. The Fokker 70 flight is operated by Jet Air Caribbean from St Maarten to Curacao. Join me in visiting the flight deck of the Fokker 70 and the pilot spoke about the plane's performance. The 27-year-old classic plane has some unique engine sound. We departed Princess Juliana St Maarten Int’l with a quick takeoff and climb. During the flight, I explored the roomy cabin and spoke with the friendly crew. Join the cockpit for landing in Curacao. Watch Video
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