Tag: commercial aviation
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The Real Reason Delta Air Lines Brought Back the Boeing 747 After an 18-Year Absence
Retiring an aircraft is usually a one-way decision. Once a type disappears from an airline’s fleet, it rarely returns nearly two decades later. But Delta Air Lines and the legendary Boeing 747 have one of the most unusual fleet stories in aviation history. Delta first welcomed the “Queen of the Skies” in 1970. Then, after…
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US Plans Return to Supersonic Flights With New FAA Rule; to Reverse 53-Year-Old Ban and Allow Noise Standard in the “Mach Cut-Off” Regime
FAA Moves to Lift 53-Year Ban on Overland Supersonic Flights in the USA The future of ultra-fast air travel could be one step closer. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed ending the United States’ 53-year ban on civilian overland supersonic flights, replacing the existing prohibition with modern noise-based regulations that reflect major technological advances.…
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China Eastern Airlines to Buy 25 Airbus A330neo Jets for List Price of $9.4 Billion
China Eastern Airlines has announced the purchase of 25 Airbus A330neo aircraft in a deal valued at $9.35 billion at catalogue prices, marking another major step in the airline’s international expansion strategy. The new widebody aircraft will be delivered between 2029 and 2033 and will primarily operate from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, helping the airline…
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Southwest Airlines Pilot Takes Final Flight Before Retirement With His Daughter As Copilot In Heartwarming Moment
A Father’s Day Story That Touched Every Passenger On Board In a truly unforgettable aviation moment, Southwest Airlines Captain Jim Curtis completed his final commercial flight before retirement with the most special copilot he could have asked for — his daughter, First Officer Julia Curtis. The emotional flight from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Oakland, California,…
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Father’s Day Special: The Retirement Flight Where A Southwest Captain Shared The Cockpit With His Son
Southwest Airlines Captain Scott recently completed his retirement flight into Denver with his son, First Officer Conner, seated right beside him. The emotional journey marked the end of one aviation career and the continuation of another, creating a moment that few families ever get to experience. Their aviation story began nearly a decade ago when…
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After More Than 66 Years In The Air, The Industry’s Longest-Serving Flight Attendant Prepares To Retire
66 Years in the Skies: The Woman Who Outflew Generations of Aviation While most careers last a few decades, Joan Prince Crandall spent an incredible 66 years welcoming passengers aboard aircraft, witnessing aviation transform from the propeller era to today’s ultra-modern jets. The Seattle-based Delta Air Lines flight attendant has officially retired after becoming the…
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“67 Years In The Skies”: Guinness Record Flight Attendant Bette Nash’s Unmatched Aviation Career Still Inspires The World
This May, aviation world is remembering Bette Nash — the legendary American flight attendant who passed away two years ago after spending nearly seven decades in the skies. Nash, who died at age 88 in May 2024, still holds a special place in airline history as the world’s longest-serving flight attendant and one of the…
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FAA Proposes $165K Fine For Alaska Airlines Flights For Allowing Intoxicated Passengers To Board Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining Alaska Airlines $165,000 for allegedly allowing intoxicated passengers to board flights. The agency said in a short statement Tuesday that the incidents occurred on 11 flights between February 2024 and February 2025. The agency did not provide details about the events. It did not immediately respond to an…
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Mother And Son Pilots Fly Together In A Milestone Moment Of First Mother-Son Pilots Team For Alaska Airlines
Jeff Miles grew up watching his mom leave for work in her Alaska Airlines pilot’s uniform, never thinking much of it. After all, he thought, doesn’t everyone’s mom fly airplanes for a living? But as Jeff got older, he began to understand how extraordinary his mom’s job was and aspired to one day follow in…
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Lufthansa’s Production Boeing 777-9 Flies For The First Time Today, Still Seen In Standard Green Protective Coating
A production Boeing 777-9 for Lufthansa completed its first flight on Thursday May 7. The aircraft, registered N20080 and carrying manufacturer serial number 1781, flew from Everett, Washington, according to information shared by the Paine Airport account. The jet is expected to be delivered to Lufthansa, the launch customer for the type. The flight lasted…
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