FedEx Express announced Monday that it had received their first Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop from Textron Aviation. The delivery marks the first of 50 planes that the shipping company ordered. Right now, the clean-sheet aircraft has achieved FAA type certification in March. “We’re thrilled to deliver this aircraft that will help FedEx serve its … Read more
If you want to fly into the area and look at the stunning mountains surrounding Asheville, NC, you might consider a light jet. These jets are nimble enough to handle the approaches into the major airport in town. Or maybe you’d like to fly into one of the smaller local reliever airports like Hendersonville. There … Read more
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines and on-demand ride-sharing app Lyft have recently announced their brand new partnership. An Unexpected But Beneficial Partnership Customers who have a registered Alaska Mileage Plan account with Alaska Airlines will be able to earn two miles for every $1 spent on the Lyft app. This offer is only valid in the United … Read more
The U.S. Space Force is officially being established as a branch of the military from June 2020 onwards. Born with an announcement from the President, it wasn’t fully clear at first where it would fit in America’s armed services. It received quite a bit of political pushback (and some tremendous ridicule) as a revival of … Read more
Turkish Airlines has given a list of 28 destinations they’re targeting from their Istanbul Airport hub. They include five in the Americas, ten in Europe, six in Asia-Pacific, and seven in Africa and the Middle East. There are no indications yet when they will take effect. It’s also subject to aircraft availability, bilateral traffic rights, … Read more
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has urged airlines to give the FAA the needed information before increasing the service offered to passengers. Airlines need to be proactive and clear with the agency when it comes to adding capacity or launching new services. The US Transportation Department (DOT) is asking airlines to conduct more frequent over-water … Read more
United Airlines operates both widebody and narrowbody aircraft. The airline is a member of the Star Alliance, which allows it access to the newest Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliners for travel. Today, we’ll be looking at its fleet of older aircraft with this list. The Boeing 767-300 fleet United Airlines has an older fleet … Read more
On November 6, 1957, a prototype Bristol Britannia aircraft crashed near Bristol, England, killing four crew members and 11 technicians. The plane eluded its test flights in and out of Filton Airport (FZO) in southwest England. Over the last hour, it experienced strain and speed data readings from the plane’s second engine. Three minutes after … Read more
Today we’re going to look into what became of Air France‘s Airbus A310s. Let’s start by taking a quick look at the European planemaker’s short-haul widebody aircraft, which gives you some insight into how it came to be. This textbook is a useful reference tool for future students of history who are interested in the … Read more
Delta Air Lines CEO, Ed Bastian, states that Delta pilots have no intention of striking this upcoming holiday season. He claims the strike is just a negotiating tactic used to pressure Delta into conceding during negotiations. The strike threats come while Delta pilots are renegotiating a new industry-leading contract with the airline. Displeased Union A … Read more