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Admittedly some religious traditions can be nuanced, but yikes, I can see how this might not be well received… Air India plane crash commemorated in unusual way Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival that takes place every year over a period of 10 days, in late September through early October, and it’s particularly popular in West Bengal. As part of this tradition, it’s normal to design elaborate temporary structures, known as pandals. These are intended for worship, community gatherings, and artistic expression. So the festivals often take place around these pandals, and they can have all kinds of themes,…
Six years ago, Boeing was forced to ground all 737 MAX aircraft in operation. The move followed two serious air crashes, in suspiciously similar circumstances, which killed over 300 people combined. The result was the loss of tens of billions of dollars for the manufacturer, and permanent reputational damage. Many customers decided to cancel their 737 MAX orders. The light at the end of the tunnel came for Boeing when the FAA decided to lift the grounding once it was satisfied that Boeing had made the necessary adaptations. More good news came when the aircraft took to the skies in…
American Airlines is preparing its Airbus A320-family pilots for flying transatlantic services with the Airbus A321XLR. Starting on September 4, the airline ran 42 roundtrip services between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors on board to certify the airline to conduct these kinds of operations in the North Atlantic. Training covered daily-shifting North Atlantic Tracks, non-radar Air Traffic Control (ATC) interactions, diversion planning, and satellite communication drills. An initial batch of 45 pilots was selected for this training, and these initial pilots will have the task of training the airline’s remaining line…
When people hear that Boeing stopped producing the 747 in 2023, many assume its retirement is imminent. Yet more than half a century after its 1969 first flight, the “Queen of the Skies” remains a cornerstone of global aviation. From Lufthansa’s flagship transatlantic services to UPS’s expanding freighter fleet, the 747’s story isn’t over; it’s evolving. Far from being an obsolete giant, the 747 has found renewed purpose in the cargo boom, VIP and government operations, and a handful of long-haul passenger networks that still value capacity and prestige. This guide explores who still flies it, why it still makes…
When a passenger boards the plane, they will almost always be greeted by smiling flight attendants at the door. They will check your ticket, direct you to your seat, and once in the cabin, even assist with finding space for your bags. However, this is not just being polite and good customer service; there is much more to those few seconds than one might think. The flight attendants carefully observe each and every passenger during the boarding process. This is because they are looking for anything that might be a threat to safe and efficient flight. They are evaluating passengers…
The Chinese government has reportedly criticized the US government’s plan to ban Chinese airlines from flying to the United States via Russian airspace. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, China’s Foreign Minister said that such restrictions would harm people-to-people exchanges and undermine US interests. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the proposal first seen and reported by Reuters on October 9, 2025, as part of the Trump administration’s effort to remove what it sees as an unfair advantage for Chinese carriers that are allowed to fly over Russia to the US. The Chinese Government Criticizes…
Spirit Airlines has canceled commitments for over 60 Airbus aircraft as part of a settlement with leasing company AerCap. This comes shortly after the two parties agreed to cancel the leases of 27 aircraft it currently holds from AerCap. As part of the settlement, AerCap will pump $150 million into Spirit, which remains under bankruptcy protection. This will be in addition to a separate $475 million financing agreement as the carrier desperately struggles to stay afloat. Spirit Cancels Airbus Order, AerCap Swoops In Credit: Shutterstock As reported by Reuters, the beleaguered ultra-low-cost carrier has backed out of a commitment to buy…
A pair of Bombardier CRJ900s operating under the Delta Connection regional brand collided at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Wednesday, October 1st. The incident happened just before 22:00 local time and involved the right wing of one plane striking the nose of the other. source
The Airbus A340 is a dynamic, long-range aircraft that is currently nearing the end of its time in the commercial aviation market. This aircraft resembles something from the past, with four massive engines powering what is otherwise a fairly unremarkable large jet. The majority of aircraft in the skies today are twin-engine models, as the efficiency of just two engines really cannot be matched by any aircraft with as many as four engines. The per-unit operating costs, as well as the overarching maintenance costs, become more difficult for airlines to justify when next-generation comfortable twinjets enter the market. Most airlines…
European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, predicts the global fleet of commercial aviation aircraft will double within the span of the next two decades, as the OEM’s Global Services Forecast (GSF) sees a considerable year-on-year increase in demand for services. With passenger traffic and commerce continuing to grow and many major operators already facing capacity constraints within their own fleet, Airbus has its work cut out for the coming decades, considering the manufacturer already faces delivery delays and supply chain issues slowing down some of its most popular products. Year-On-Year Increase In Demand For Service, Traffic, And More Credit: Simple Flying As per…