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The One Boeing 737-700 Hiding In Ryanair's 650 Aircraft Fleet
Unlike Ryanair's much larger 737-800s and 737 MAX 8-200s, the airline’s one 737-700 has only 148 seats and is nearly 19 feet (6 meters) shorter than the 737-800. More importantly, its resume has included pilot training, corporate charters, reserve duties, scheduled passenger flights, and holiday charter operations. So, why does Europe's largest low-cost airline still need such a conspicuous fleet outlier?
Delta Snubbed Elon Musk's Starlink — And Now He's Fighting Back
Opinionated entrepreneur Elon Musk has taken aim at Delta Air Lines, claiming that passengers are avoiding the carrier due to its lack of Starlink WiFi. Never one to mince his words when it comes to online flame wars (such as his public spat with Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary), Musk even said that things will "get much worse" for Delta.
Cathay Pacific Jet Intercepted By NATO Fighter Jets Due To Incorrect Radio Frequency!
Back on July 4th, a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to London was intercepted by Hungarian fighter jets after a loss of communication was experienced. As you might have seen with this video’s title, an incorrect radio frequency appears to have been the core issue!
Desperation? Strong Sense Of Entitlement? Women Run Onto Tarmac To 'Catch' Missed Flight
Here’s a fun story for you: Some time in mid-august this video surfaced of two women running to catch their missed flight! It’s clearly an Aeroflot A320 aircraft, with reports indicating that the incident took place at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport.
Air India A320neo Lost Critical Flight Controls For 4 Seconds In 300ft Plunge, Airbus Says
24 people were left injured after an Air India Airbus A320neo flight from Phuket to Delhi lost key flight controls. The service, flight AI2379 on August 4th 2026, has prompted the planemaker to request checks on the airplane's hydraulics, sensors, and wiring. According to Reuters, Airbus' initial analysis suggests the plane lost all three hydraulic systems, causing it to drop 300 feet in a matter of seconds.
LAX Caterer Serving 15 Airlines Faces Mold, Maggot And Cockroach Allegations
An airline catering company that supplies in-flight meals to at least 15 carriers at Los Angeles International Airport is under scrutiny due to allegations of poor hygiene and working conditions.
How Pratt & Whitney Traded The Widebody Engine Market For Narrowbody Dominance
For decades, Pratt & Whitney was one of the three dominant names in large commercial aircraft propulsion. Its PW4000 family powered hundreds of widebodies, including early Boeing 777s, 767s, and 747s, as well as Airbus A330s. Today, however, the competitive landscape looks dramatically different, and new-generation passenger widebody entering service are powered by either GE Aerospace or Rolls-Royce, leaving Pratt & Whitney absent from an entire generation of flagship aircraft.
American Airlines' AI Is Rebooking Passengers Onto Later Flights Without Asking Them
American Airlines is seeing increasing backlash over the mistakes of its relatively new artificial intelligence booking software. The program is designed to make it easier for delayed travelers to catch connections when their initial departure falls behind schedule. In some cases, however, it's been changing itineraries erroneously and creating headaches for flyers.
Flight Gets Canceled After Toddler Stands In Seat, Delaying It Past Curfew
A scheduled Porter Airlines flight from Victoria, British Columbia Canada to Toronto Pearson International was canceled on Thursday, August 6th, after it appears a child failed to wear their seatbelt and stood in the seat. This act of non-compliance pushed the flight past its curfew, meaning passengers became stuck until the flight could operate the next day.
Retrospective: Why Qatar Airways Announced Then Abruptly Scrapped Its Las Vegas Plan
Qatar Airways has an impressive network of long-haul destinations in the United States of America. Indeed, current scheduling data made available by Cirium shows that the oneworld member flies to 11 US cities from its main hub at Doha Hamad International Airport. However, a notable omission from this list is Las Vegas.
Why The Boeing 757 Is Still Irreplaceable 4 Decades Later
The Boeing 757 is one of the most legendary airliners in history, beloved by enthusiasts and crews alike for its excellent performance and distinctive engine sound. The jet was never the most popular airliner when it was being marketed, and Boeing ended production back in 2004 due to a lack of orders in favor of concentrating on the 737.
“Potentially Catastrophic”: Major Pilots Union Issues Urgent Warning On Airbus Engine Shutdowns
A major pilots' union has warned that a cockpit defect linked to unexpected engine shutdowns on Airbus aircraft could have potentially catastrophic consequences, urging regulators to broaden their response after the issue emerged on more than one type.
Engineer, Sacked Over 17-Min Delay After Singapore Airlines Jet Reboot, Awarded $28,000
A veteran Australian aircraft engineer has been awarded AU$40,000 (about US$28,044) in compensation after being sacked following a 17-minute delay to a Singapore Airlines flight.
10 Abreast In Economy: Philippine Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Flight Review
While the majority of A350 operators around the world have 9-abreast seating in economy class, there are but a few airlines in the world operating the type with a 10-abreast seat configuration. Philippine Airlines is one of them!
Ouch: Lufthansa Becomes 2nd Airline To Reject Boeing’s Oldest 777-9s
Lufthansa has become the second major Boeing 777X customer to say it does not want some of the oldest/earliest 777-9s built. During the airline's Q2 earnings call, CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed that discussions are underway with Boeing over which early-production aircraft Lufthansa will refuse outright and which could still be accepted after being brought up to the latest standard, with Boeing contributing financially toward that work.
American Airlines (Fully) Resolves Catering Mess At Heathrow After 5 Months Of Stopgaps
Austrian catering company DO & CO has been selected by American Airlines to be its permanent London Heathrow caterer, five months after the oneworld carrier had to adjust its catering options at the airline's largest international outstation.
FIA 2026: Is Porter's E195-E2 Suitable For Transcontinental Flying?
To take a brief look at the seating inside the Embraer E195-E2, here’s Alejandro Nuñez Vicente for Simple Flying reporting from Farnborough 2026!
Hawaiian Airlines To Replace Inter-Island Boeing 717s With The 737-800
Alaska Airlines has announced that it has selected the Boeing 737-800 to replace the interisland 717-200s that currently operate under the Hawaiian Airlines banner. These rear-engined twinjets have been a perfect fit for the short and sharp rotations that characterize interisland flying, but it is no secret that they aren't getting any younger. As such, a replacement aircraft has been eyed for some time.
SWISS To Retire Entire A220-100 Fleet Just 10 Years After Launching It
SWISS is preparing to withdraw the CS100 turned A220-100 from commercial service. Only four of the airline’s original nine Airbus A220-100s remain operational, but all are expected to leave service by the end of 2027.
373 Passengers Stranded For 10+ Hours Without AC On Emirates A380 After Late-Night Diversion
An Emirates Airbus A380 carrying 373 passengers was diverted to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport after severe weather prevented its scheduled arrival at Shanghai Pudong. This left the travelers stranded inside the aircraft for more than 10 hours without functioning air conditioning.