Why The Airbus A320 Family Has Such Different Winglets

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 recognises role staff play in airport’s success – Airport World

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 – Pan Am Clipper Flying Boats

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 »

To Our Passengers: An Open Letter from Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer

To all our passengers who place their trust in Qatar Airways, This week brought an operational crisis few airlines will ever encounter, and one that challenged the very core of what it... Read more »

New airport carbon accreditation milestone for Swedavia – Airport World

Swedavia, one of the world’s most environmentally aware airport operators, has announced that Visby, Åre Östersund and Kiruna airports in Sweden have achieved the top Level 5 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon... Read more »

Airlines Face Significant Losses Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

The conflict between Iran and Israel has led to substantial disruptions in global air travel, with airlines reporting significant financial losses and operational challenges. The situation has prompted numerous carriers to suspend... Read more »

The Role of Water Survival and HUET Training in Aviation Safety

Flying over bodies of water brings unique challenges that go well beyond routine safety checks. In the rare event of a ditching or forced water landing, crews and passengers face hypothermia, disorientation... Read more »

Which US Legacy Airline Has The Most Comfortable Economy Class?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are the three largest airlines in the United States by fleet size. Each giant has a mainline fleet of around 1,000 aircraft. While all... Read more »

American Airlines Boeing 737 Diverts To Denver After Crew Shuts Engine Down

Transcontinental flights are very much part and parcel of the modern commercial aviation industry in the United States of America, with both low-cost and legacy airlines doing their best to connect destinations... Read more »

Despite Engine Snags, Wizz Air & Frontier Both Sign For Hundreds More Pratt & Whitney GTFs

Recent times have seen Pratt & Whitney dominate the headlines concerning the world of modern commercial aviation for all the wrong reasons, as issues with the company’s engines have had significant knock-on... Read more »