June 9, 2017 9:15 pm ET
Airlines
May 30, 2017 9:33 am ET -
Ryanair Grows Its Fleet To Meet Increasing Demand in Europe
Fueled by growth in their yearly earnings, Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has increased the lease on ten jets through 2019, as well as is requesting an additional two or three additional Boeing 737 aircraft, pending the aircraft manufacturer's approval. The…
May 29, 2017 11:49 am ET -
Smaller Seats or Higher Fares: A Heated Debate in the…
Passenger comfort has slowly been on the decline for economy passengers in the United States. Much of this decline, however, is due to the passenger's pockets and the fact that many standard travelers are looking for the cheapest way possible…
May 28, 2017 12:36 pm ET -
Russia’s MC-21-300 Jet Quietly Completes Maiden Flight
The MC-21-300 commercial jet took off on its first flight from Irkut's manufacturing facility in Irkutsk, Russia on Sunday. This unannounced first flight is a milestone for the program as the manufacturer aims to compete with Boeing and Airbus for…
May 24, 2017 1:13 pm ET -
Peach Becomes First Japanese Carrier to Accept Bitcoin
Osaka-based Peach Aviation, a low-cost carrier specializing in flights between Japan and Northeast Asia, announced that it will begin accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment for tickets. The announcement follows a shift in regulations in Japan, allowing the legitimization…
May 19, 2017 8:45 pm ET -
World Leader and Aviator: King of The Netherlands Reveals Secret…
In an interview with Dutch newspaper, De Telegraaf, King Willem-Alexander revealed that he has secretly been flying as a KLM pilot twice a month for 20 years. Flying KLM's fleet of Fokker 70 aircraft, the 50-year-old Dutch king considers flying…