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February 17, 2020 8:17 am ET -
Lessons on Leadership from the Left Seat: A New Captain’s…
There is an old saying that “the greatest journey an airline pilot ever takes is the one to the captain’s chair three feet to the left.” In August of 2013, after years of hard work, Korry Franke made that journey…
January 26, 2020 7:22 am ET -
How Aircraft Are Given a Second Life Through Upcycling
When aircraft reach retirement age, their years of service are often celebrated and aviation enthusiasts nostalgically remember the years they spent dutifully carrying out their respective missions. After the celebrations end and the memories fade, what happens to the airplanes we…
December 13, 2019 12:00 am ET -
Inside American Airlines’ Gold Star Family Airlift to Disney World
Since 2006, American Airlines has partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation to bring families that have lost members in combat together Originally, the company operated charter flights to its Dallas/Fort Worth base where children were transported to the "North Pole,"…
December 6, 2019 12:00 am ET -
Inside a FlyingLab: Lufthansa’s Unique In-Flight Conference Experience
When Lufthansa began flights to San Jose, Calif., the carrier knew it had to do something unique to celebrate the newly established connection to the tech-focused Silicon Valley region. As airline officials began brainstorming how to mark the new service,…
April 8, 2019 12:25 pm ET -
United, Air India Marketing New Delhi Flights as Nonstop Despite…
With Pakistan restricting access to its airspace, airlines operating in the region have been forced to take indirect flight paths to get to their destinations. While this may mean an extra hour or so flying time and a brief delay…