A weekly review of commercial flight
News
Argentina to Hand Over Grounded Venezuelan Boeing 747 to US
An Argentine court has approved the transfer of a grounded Venezuelan Boeing 747-300M cargo plane to US authorities, according to the justice ministry. Read more…
Japan Airlines 516 Crash: What We Know So Far
A Japan Airlines A350-900 burst into flames after colliding with a Coast Guard DHC-8 while landing at Tokyo Haneda Airport. The accident took place around 5:47 p.m. local time. Read more…
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Blows Out Emergency Exit Door
Friday evening, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 made an emergency landing in Portland shortly after take-off due to the sudden loss of a deactivated emergency exit door. These are the latest updates. Read more…
Opinion
Runway Incursions: Causes and Mitigation Strategies
In the fast-paced world of commercial aviation, runway incursions have become an increasingly alarming concern. We take a closer look at the underlying causes and the mitigation strategies being implemented to ensure safer airports. Read more…
This Week in History
1/03/1981: Pan Am Retires the Boeing 707
After 23 years of service, today, in 1981, Pan Am retired the aircraft that ushered in the jet age back in the 1950s. Read more…
Analysis
Top On-Time Performing Airlines, Airports of 2023
Latin American airlines took the top spots in the Cirium On-Time Performance (OTP) 2023 Annual Review, which provides rankings for airlines, airports, and regions based on their OTP. Read more…
Media
Airways February 2024 Issue Available Now!
A Swissair Convair 990 Coronado graces the skies above California, evoking nostalgia for a bygone era of air travel. The distinctive silhouette of this classic aircraft, with its swept-back wings and sleek fuselage, transports us to times when air travel was synonymous with glamour and sophistication. Enjoy this and more in the Airways February 2024 issue.