A weekly review of commercial flight
News: Top Headlines
Alaska Airlines Inaugurates Five New Nonstop Routes
Alaska Airlines inaugurates five new nonstop routes to its Pacific Northwest network.
Two Chinese Airlines Launch Nonstop Routes to Europe
China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines inaugurate nonstop routes to Serbia and Italy.
In Photos: JFK Terminal 6 Tour, Topping-Off Ceremony
New York JFK celebrates a major milestone with the topping-off of the final Terminal 6 steel beam.
Qatar Airways Announces Doha-Toronto Pearson Flights
Qatar Airways announced a new route from Doha to Toronto, their second destination in Canada.
In Photos: Airbus A321XLR Nears Entry into Service
The A321XLR was spotted undergoing rejected takeoff tests at Airbus' facility in Hamburg, Germany.
Opinion
Why Spirit Airlines Considering Bankruptcy Isn't Bad
Filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy can provide several key benefits for Spirit Airlines.
This Week in Aviation History
10/04/1958: BOAC's First Transatlantic Jet Service
Today, in 1958, BOAC operated the world's first jet-powered transatlantic flight.
Analysis
Can a Commercial Airlines Fly over a Hurricane?
Is it feasible for a commercial aircraft to fly over a hurricane while remaining out of the storm's path?
Media
October 2024 Issue
Eagles soar high, and so does Embraer’s latest ‘Profit Hunter’ E195-E2 aircraft. As operators look to the future by renewing fleets and expanding networks, the E2 family aircraft will be part of this transformation. This and more will be in the October 2024 issue!