Qantas Begins Flights Between Sydney and Dallas, Longest 747 Route Ever
Qantas commenced its latest route on Sunday, connecting Sydney to Dallas Ft. Worth. At nearly 7500 nautical miles, it is the longest regularly scheduled 747 route ever operated.
ANA Ambassador Trip Report: San Jose to Hong Kong, via Tokyo
On June 1st, ANA restarted their Boeing 787 service between San Jose, California, and Tokyo, Japan. I previously reviewed the ANA 787 as a part of the ANA Ambassador program, but now it’s time to tell more of the s...
Today in Aviation History: March 20th
The passenger version of Boeing's latest 747 takes flight, the botched takeoff of an Emirates A340 nearly ends in disaster, US and its allies invade Iraq, Amelia Earhart's first attempt to circle the globe ends with a blown tir...
Lion Air Firms Up Record Order for 230 Boeing 737 MAX and 737-900ER Jets
Boeing on Tuesday announced that it has finalized a historic deal with Jakarta-based Lion Air to purchase at least 230 aircraft, valued at approximately $22.4 billion based on list prices.
Watching Airplanes: Crossing Generations to Foster the Aviation Dream
Watching airplanes is a hobby that can bridge generations and foster a love of aviation in children. One plane spotter shares a recent experience.