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A Helicopter Taxi in NYC, what is BLADE?
If you have ever traveled from New York’s two main intercontinental airports, JFK and EWR, you will be familiar with just how difficult and costly getting to Manhattan can be. There is public transport as an option, but it can be considerably slower than catching an Uber. For today’s example, we will look at a…
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Understanding Fuel Dumping: Lessons from British Airways Flight BA207
On November 6, 2024, British Airways Flight BA207, an Airbus A380, departed London Heathrow bound for Miami. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft encountered an engine issue due to an oil leak, prompting the crew to shut down one of the four engines and make the decision to return to London. However, with fuel tanks filled…
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Air France Flights Reroutings Explained: Understanding Safety Precautions Over the Red Sea and Beyond
Airlines Adjust Flight Routes in Response to Security Risks Over the Red Sea and Beyond In recent weeks, heightened security concerns over the Red Sea and surrounding regions have prompted airlines to reevaluate their flight paths. Notably, Air France recently rerouted flights due to sightings of “luminous objects” over the Red Sea, a decision that…
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Explained: How This Small Black Triangle Helps Keep Passengers from Becoming Nervous
Explained: How This Small Black Triangle Helps Keep Passengers from Becoming Nervous If you’ve ever glanced up while seated on a plane and noticed a small black triangle above certain windows, you might have wondered, What’s that for? Rest assured, it’s not a mysterious omen or an Illuminati marking—although it does have an important job.…
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No Duct Tape, Just Data: Debunking The Low-Cost Airline Safety Myth
I recently saw a LinkedIn post comparing low-cost airlines to premium carriers, implying that low-cost airlines are unsafe. The post featured a cartoonish image of an aircraft, clearly from a low-cost airline, covered in duct tape, alongside a well-maintained aircraft from a classic airline. First, let’s clear up a common misconception: there’s no “duct tape”…
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Overview: Recent Surge in Bomb Threats to Indian Airlines
In October 2024, Indian airlines experienced an unprecedented wave of hundreds of bomb threats, disrupting hundreds of domestic and international flights. This series of incidents has impacted major carriers, including IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air, resulting in significant delays, emergency security responses, and increased vigilance across the aviation sector. Strikingly, no threats…
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Starlink, Qatar Airways and Calls on Board – With Great On-Board Connectivity Comes Great Responsibility
Introduction: The “Nightmare” Flight of 2025 Picture this: It’s October 2025, and you’re buckling up for a long-haul flight. Thanks to the brand-new Starlink-powered internet, you’re set for high-speed Wi-Fi at 35,000 feet. You settle in, looking forward to a relaxing journey, imagining quiet browsing and maybe even live-streaming the latest game. But just as…
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Explained: The Mystery of the Yellow Marker on the Wing
Sometimes, as an aviation enthusiast and frequent flyer, you notice things that leave you puzzled. For me, one of those moments came when I looked out over the wing during a flight and spotted a small yellow object near the trailing edge. Too small to be a suspender for holding the wing, too singular to…
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Routes Recap – Finnair, Air Baltic and Air New Zealand expand their networks.
Welcome back to Routes Recap, where we examine some key developments in new routes worldwide. The EU-Asia trend continues The last time we did a recap, we noticed a return in demand for routes to Asia. This trend continues to develop. Finnair, which used to be the go-to airline to connect Europe with the Far…
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The Unusual Cockpit Access Breach on SriLankan Airlines Flight UL607
SriLankan Airlines Captain Locks Co-Pilot Out of Cockpit: What We Know So Far A recent mid-flight incident on SriLankan Airlines flight UL607 from Sydney to Colombo has raised serious concerns regarding cockpit procedures. The captain reportedly locked his female co-pilot out of the cockpit after she left for a restroom break. While the flight landed…