On Sunday 9th of April, at 16:29 UTC, there was an aviation incident at Dublin Airport. A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 aircraft, registered EI-DHH, operating flight FR5542 from Liverpool to Dublin experienced a malfunction with its front landing gear upon landing on runway 28L at Dublin Airport (DUB) in Ireland, causing the aircraft to veer momentarily…
Boeing, the well-known American aerospace company, has been a leader in aircraft manufacturing for more than 100 years. Although many people believe that Boeing has its own airline, this is not the case due to various regulations and financial factors. In this article, we’ll delve into the reasons why Boeing doesn’t have an airline and…
The establishment of Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, Riyadh Air, has been officially announced by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. It will be wholly owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), and reveals grand plans for the future, aiming to become the largest airline in the Middle East in terms of revenue….
Germany’s flag carrier, Lufthansa Group, has decided to purchase additional advanced long-haul planes. Specifically, the Group Executive Board has approved the acquisition of 10 Airbus A350-1000 passenger planes, 5 Airbus A350-900 passenger planes, and 7 Boeing 787-9 ‘Dreamliner’ passenger planes. These latest-generation aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to Lufthansa Group starting from the mid-2020s….
Boeing 727 is the second aircraft built in Boeing’s famous 7×7 series, an aircraft that differentiates itself from the others as it is Boeing’s only trijet. It was built for 22 years resulting in a total of 1,832 units, between 1962 and 1984, so the youngest Boeing 727 aircraft still in service is approaching 39…
EGYPTAIR has become the first African operator of Airbus’ A321neo aircraft as it recently received the delivery of its first unit from Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Hamburg. The airline has opted for a two-class configuration with 16 Business class seats and 166 Economy class seats, offering a high level of comfort to passengers. This new…
Boeing 727 is the only trijet built by Boeing. It is a narrow-body airliner, built mainly for domestic flights. It had its first flight on February 9, 1963 and was introduced on February 1, 1964 with Eastern Airlines. The Boeing 727 was in production for 22 years between 1962 and 1984 with a total of…
The missing plane found after 53 years was an Avro 691 Lancastrian aircraft, named “Star Dust”, whose history goes back to the Second World War. During the period when the demand for air transport passengers was increasing and there were too many military aircraft available, it was common practice to modify existing military planes. As…
Emirates, the largest airline in the Middle East has announced that it has big plans for future expansion. Emirates’ fleet of planes will grow in the coming years, and with that, the company will need more pilots, so it has announced an investment of $135 million in a new pilot training center to be ready…
When it comes to the aviation industry but especially the commercial aviation industry Boeing has been one of the biggest names since its beginnings. Over the years, they have continuously innovated and brought some of the most incredible airplanes to the market. With innovation, technology and other features comes a pretty hefty price tag for…
