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 …
2 Years After Worldwide Grounding Boeing 737 Max Completes First Commercial Flight
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 Pokémon Planes
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 …
Delta Emergency Slide Incident Delays LaGuardia Flight to Atlanta
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 …
Furloughed Airline Pilots Are Applying to Fly Private Jets
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 …
Unbelievable Airport Security Breach at McCarran Stuns Passengers
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, …
Chinese Agency (CAAC) Advises Flight Crews to Wear Diapers
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 …
Airplane Makes Emergency Landing on I-80
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 …
Best Face Masks for Flying: Safe, Stylish, and CDC-Approved
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 …
Aviation Themed Gifts That Let You Fly Without Leaving Home
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 …










