Tag: aircraft
First Officer Cautioned Captain About Over Speed Prior to Deadly Amazon Air Collision in Miami
Over the weekend, a devastating incident transpired at Miami Airport (MIA) involving a Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air for Amazon Air. The plane went off the runway and struck two vehicles, leading to the deaths of five individuals. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is looking into the matter and has disclosed initial findings…
American Airlines Evaluates Wide-Body Plane Purchase: A330neo Competes with 787
For quite some time, it’s been understood that American Airlines is engaged in discussions for a new wide body aircraft acquisition. Although a formal announcement hasn’t yet been made, airline executives have recently been more open about their thoughts, which might not align with common expectations. In summary, we can anticipate a wide body aircraft…
Emirates’ “New” First Class Continues to Be Restricted to Nine Aircraft Nine Years Following Launch: Explanations Provided
On December 1, 2017, Emirates launched its inaugural flight featuring its “Game Changer” first class. The offering is remarkable, and I consider it to be among the top first class experiences globally. In just a few months, we will commemorate the nine-year anniversary of the airline’s unveiling of its “new” first class. However, there’s one…
American Airlines Unveils Schedule for Phasing Out “Premium” First Class
American Airlines is poised to scrap its “premium” first class services on its Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A321T planes. The discontinuation of the 777-300ER first class will take effect for flights beginning November 19, 2026, with the A321T first class following suit on March 28, 2027. This move has been on the horizon since 2022…
American Airlines Contemplates Possible Order of Boeing 777X Despite Improbability
American Airlines is reportedly contemplating a large order for wide-body aircraft, with ongoing discussions involving both Airbus and Boeing. Although the Boeing 777X was not originally considered a leading candidate, recent updates indicate it may be a possibility. An American Airlines pilot, who recently trained on and operated the Boeing 777X, has fueled speculation regarding…
Qantas Speeds Up Airbus A380 Retirement, Resulting in Higher Ticket Prices
Qantas has declared that it will hasten the retirement of its Airbus A380 fleet, now intending to phase them out by 2028, four years ahead of the original timeline. This choice is influenced by rising maintenance expenses and operational risks stemming from supply chain issues, along with trust in the delivery timeline of new wide-body…
