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FlightAware: How a Small Start Up Took Off in Less Than a Decade

Technology in relation to the aviation industry has morphed into something that has never previously existed. In just a decade, flight tracking technology has evolved into something that isn’t just seen by controllers and airline employees, but is accessible to the general public to as well. What was once only available to the few is […]

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Condor Airlines Adds Third Flight to Austin

Condor Airlines will be expanding it’s service to Austin, Texas by adding an additional flight to the Texas capital beginning on June 27, 2018. The airline will begin it’s summer seasonal service on May 28, 2018 and flights will run until September 27, 2018. The low-cost German airline chose Austin as it’s first Texas destination […]

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A Visit to Heathrow Tower Ahead of National Aviation Day

It stands 87-metres (285 ft) above the ground and is easily one of the most recognizable air traffic control towers in the world. As far as aviation security goes, it is one of the most secure buildings in the United Kingdom, where access is very restricted and only a select few can visit after prior […]

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When Deals Go Bad: A Tale of Etihad’s Investment Struggles

Air Serbia, Jet Airways, and Air Seychelles are three airlines that almost never go together. They’re not in the same alliance, nor do all three even share a destination. But over the course of the last five years, they have all come together, united by Etihad Airways’ equity alliance. Today, six airlines, in addition to […]

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Saying Goodbye to EVA Air’s Boeing 747

Taipei-based EVA Air is quickly approaching the retirement date and final flight of its Boeing 747-400 aircraft, which was moved from its original retirement date in October to Monday, August 21 back in January of this year. The aircraft has served the airline for over 25 years, covering numerous long haul routes in EVA’s network […]

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Learning to Fly a Seaplane: A Personal Reflection

In the world of aviation, enthusiasts are often seen discussing aircraft that land on concrete runways rather than those that land over water. However, living in a state that has a large coastline, as well as needing to obtain my rating for my job, I wanted to share my story highlighting the process and experience […]

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Lakeshore Express

After the success of SeaPort Airlines in the Pacific Northwest by offering low-cost airfare with an alternative security entrance, investors in the Chicago area plotted to repeat success, but this time in the Rust Belt. Lakeshore Express started operations in 2012 by operating flights between Chicago-Midway to Pellston and Lansing, Michigan. The carrier started with […]

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American Airlines Announces New Seasonal Summer 2018 Routes

American Airlines launches new seasonal routes from Philadelphia International and Chicago O’Hare to Europe for Summer 2018. Flights will be available for booking starting August 21 for travel between May 4, 2018 to Oct. 27, 2018. New Chicago Routes Chicago O’Hare will have new service to Venice. The flights are scheduled to depart Chicago at […]

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Southwest Elite Fliers Encounter Issues Due to Tech Glitch

While the glitch is certainly not as significant as the issues faced by Southwest or its competitors recently, a technology bug has been discovered that has been pushing back boarding positions for its elite frequent fliers.  Southwest, unlike most carriers in the U.S., does not assign seats, but rather assigns each customer boarding position based […]

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Frontier Airlines Launches Several New Routes

On Wednesday, Frontier Airlines has announced the start of service between Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) in New York and Orlando, Florida (MCO). Thew news comes just two days after commencing flights from Las Vegas, Nevada, Raleigh, North Carolina and Providence, Rhode Island to Denver, Colorado and Orlando, Florida. Flights between Las Vegas and Miami […]

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