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Top 5: The Fastest Large Private Jets In 2024

Some of these jets have multiple world records for performance.

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Boeing Responds To Whistleblower Claims: Says 787 "Safety Risks" Are False

The company has attempted to debunk the whistleblower's claims.

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The 2nd Most Connected Airport In The World: New York JFK's 5 Largest Airlines By Scheduled Seats

JFK is connected to international destinations around the world, with the five most prominent carriers being a mix of American and UK airlines.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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What Are the Longest Boeing 767 Flights From the US?

The Boeing 767 still flies some incredibly long sectors from the USA.

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40 Widebodies Daily: Was This The World’s Most Exciting Route?

There were days when only widebodies were used, with flights usually taking less than 90 minutes.

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What Is A Black Hole Approach?

When a pilot becomes disorientated at night while trying to land.

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With New FAA Category 1 Rating Lithuanian Operators Could Bridge Airline Capacity Gap

While Lithuania has no commercial airlines, the majority of operators based in the country wet lease their aircraft to other airlines globally.

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Which Airlines Have Scheduled The Most Domestic Flights From Chicago O'Hare Airport In 2024?

More than 74 million passengers passed through Chicago O’Hare Airport in 2023.

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LATAM Takes On Qantas With Nonstop Sydney - Santiago Service

More international competition is welcome news for Australians planning to travel between Sydney and the Chilean capital of Santiago.

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Kenya Airways Gets New Government Support Despite Ongoing Losses

The Kenyan government may continue to provide financial support to Kenya Airways.

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Impossible Landing: 5 Amazing Facts About United Airlines Flight 232

The number of fatalities was expected to be much higher, but there are several reasons as to why it wasn't.

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China Southern Airlines Cancels Inaugural Beijing-Tehran Direct Flight Due To Iran Israel Crisis

After the inaugural flight to Tehran was postponed by one day, China Southern completed the inaugural flight to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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All The Strikes: Lufthansa Group Loses $900 Million In First Quarter

While it will publish its full Q1 2024 results on April 30, the Lufthansa Group has already said that it will incur a massive loss during the quarter.

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Once The UK's Largest Private Airline: A Brief History Of British United Airways

British United Airways has an important place in the development of the UK's airline industry.

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Singapore Airlines Group Ahead of Pre-COVID Passenger Numbers

Singapore Airlines and Scoot have set the benchmark for post-pandemic recovery and will only get stronger in 2024.

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First Transcontinental Light Business Jet: A Look At The HondaJet 2600

Boasting an exceptional range and industry-leading service ceiling, the HondaJet 2600 Concept is set to be a game-changer.

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Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 Slide Blown On Top Of Catering Truck At London Gatwick

The incident took place when there were reportedly no passengers inside the aircraft.

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How Far Can A Shahed-149 Drone Fly? A Closer Look At Iran's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

A quick look at growing Iranian drone capabilities.

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