The Boeing 747-400 is the best-selling variant in the 747 program’s history, attracting almost 700 orders (passenger and freighter) over its production run. The aircraft integrated many advanced features for its day... Read more »
The Martin M-130 is the airliner that gave Pan Am the true ability to span the world’s oceans. Often called a “China Clipper” after the most famous of the three M-130’s built... Read more »
When long-haul twinjet flights are considered, the US’s average seats per flight in the all-important July and August is 270. This finding is based on an examination of every scheduled service using... Read more »
Perth Airport has appointed Australian firm Woods Bagot to lead a global consortium of architecture and design companies to shape the face of its new international and domestic terminals. The New Terminal... Read more »
Oman Air becomes 15th alliance member oneworld customers now have access to Oman Air’s route network throughout the Middle East, Far East, Africa and Europe Oman Air customers gain access to oneworld benefits across the network of more... Read more »
The Airbus A318 has never been popular, largely due to its poor economics compared to larger alternative equipment. According to ch-aviation, just 80 aircraft were built. Following TAROM’s withdrawal of the so-called... Read more »
Airport World shines the spotlight on a handful of very different sustainability initiatives across Europe and North America. Engaging with the local community London’s Heathrow Airport has unveiled an Air Traffic Control... Read more »
Looking at any of the existing variants of the Airbus A320, it is possible to see a few different things on the ends of their wings. On older examples of the aircraft,... Read more »
Toronto Pearson has held its second annual Airport Workers Day – a day dedicated to recognising people across the airport community whose work is essential to delivering an exceptional travel experience, keeping... Read more »
Sikorsky S-42 Clipper (click photos to enlarge) The Development of the S-42 The Sikorsky S-40 had laid the groundwork for Pan Am’s Latin American route system, but Pan Am was never fully... Read more »