With the discovery of oxygen traces on Mars and continued advancements in aerospace engineering, Mars aircraft design is rapidly becoming a reality. While Mars has a much thinner atmosphere—just about one-hundredth the pressure of Earth’s—NASA is working on developing aircraft …
The highly anticipated Boeing 737 Max return to commercial service in the United States officially began on December 29, 2020. American Airlines Flight 718, a 737 Max aircraft, departed Miami International Airport at 10:30 a.m. and landed at New York’s …
Japan’s love for pop culture and aviation merged in colorful fashion on December 19, 2020, with the launch of a Pokémon-themed airplane by Solaseed Air. This unique flight marked its inaugural journey from Miyazaki City to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport and …
An unusual emergency slide incident caused chaos on December 22, 2020, when two Delta passengers exited a plane moments before takeoff at LaGuardia Airport in New York—using the aircraft’s emergency slide. The Delta flight, bound for Atlanta and carrying over …
The demand for private aviation pilot jobs has surged in recent months as furloughed commercial airline pilots look to transition into private flight roles. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many commercial pilots have faced layoffs, with commercial airlines …
An unusual and alarming airport security breach unfolded on December 12, 2020, at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, leaving passengers stunned as a man climbed onto the wing of a taxiing aircraft. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Alejandro Carlson, …
In an attempt to reduce the spread of the fatal coronavirus, The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) advised flight attendants to start wearing diapers in early December 2020. This would prevent them from having to use airplane lavatories, which …
An emergency plane landing in Park City, Utah, on a quiet Saturday night could have ended in disaster—but thanks to calm piloting and a good Samaritan, both occupants walked away unharmed. The small red and white Cessna 172 was flying …
Choosing the best face masks for flying has become an important part of preparing for air travel during the ongoing pandemic. On November 10, 2020, the CDC updated its health and safety guidelines, emphasizing that properly designed non-medical face masks …
With international travel still facing restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, aviation lovers are turning to creative ways to bring the sky to their homes. Aviation themed gifts have surged in popularity, allowing frequent flyers and avgeeks to enjoy the …
