Louisville Mayor Calls On Public To Report Debris Following UPS MD-11 Crash
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has officially declared a state of emergency on the morning of November 5, 2025, after a UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo jet crashed and exploded near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), an incident which resulted in the deaths of nine individuals and injured multiple others. The aircraft was operating UPS […]
Read MoreX-59: How Lockheed Martin Is Ushering In A New Era In Supersonic Flight
The aviation world has entered a remarkable new chapter with the successful first flight of the Lockheed Martin X-59, an experimental supersonic aircraft developed in partnership with NASA. On October 28, the sleek, needle-nosed jet lifted off from Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, and completed a smooth landing at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. This […]
Read MoreRevealed: The US’s Top 10 Busiest International Routes
Between August 2024 and July 2025, 257 million passengers flew internationally to/from the US. Over 700,000 people did so daily. Traffic was 2% higher than for the 12 months to July 2024 and 6% higher than for the year to July 2019, before the pandemic struck. These findings are from examining all international routes using […]
Read MoreThis Is How More Much More An Airline Captain Makes Than A First Officer
In the flight deck of any commercial airliner, you’ll find at least twopilots. To the right sits the first officer, also known as the copilot or the second in command. On the left is the pilot in command, also known as the captain. While both pilots take turns in flying the plane, as the pilot […]
Read MoreAirbus A319neo: Why Is It A Failure?
The Airbus A320neo family is considered a global success in aviation, particularly with the introduction of new Airbus A321 variants. However, this very successful family has its own black sheep, the A319neo, which has not achieved the same level of popularity as its larger siblings. But why? Why is the Airbus A319neo widely regarded as […]
Read MoreBritish Airways Cuts These 4 Routes From London
British Airways is to end four routes. Three of them are from London Heathrow:Cologne, Riga, and Stuttgart. The other is London City-Frankfurt, which is served by its BA CityFlyer Unit. All four links are no longer bookable after the end of March, when BA, like other northern carriers, switches to summer schedules. Sean Moulton on […]
Read More5 Exciting Planes To Be Showcased At The Dubai Airshow
The world-famous Dubai Airshow 2025 is fast approaching with a star-studded list of commercial jets, helicopters, private planes, and combat aircraft to stun spectators with flying displays and rare up-close experiences. The show has hosted awesome performances from aerobatic teams, colossal Airbus A380 “Super Jumbos” flying in formation, and appearances by the much-anticipated Boeing 777X […]
Read MoreUPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Crashes During Takeoff In Louisville
At least seven people are dead after a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter operated by UPS crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), late Tuesday night – November 4th.
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Read MoreThe World’s Most Comfortable Long-Haul Economy Seats You Can Book Today
In recent years, technology has pushed fuel efficiency to greater and greater heights, and so, the range of commercial passenger aircraft has also increased. While airlines love the increased flexibility that long-range aircraft bring to the table, a secondary effect of this is that long-haul flights can last for longer durations.
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