Crystal meth found in air passenger's breakfast burrito: TSA

Eagle-eyed U.S. Transportation Security Administration officers at a Houston airport spotted something extra in a traveller’s breakfast burrito during a routine check of carry-on luggage. (torontosun.com) More...

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Orders 15 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jets

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) today announced the aircraft lessor is growing its 737 MAX portfolio with an order for 15 737-8 jets. DAE had been investing in the 737 MAX by buying jets from existing customers and leasing them back to the carriers. The new order is DAE's first direct 737 MAX purchase from Boeing as it modernizes its portfolio for better economic and environmental performance. (www.prnewswire.com) More...

AIR CANADA E-190 Toronto to Ottawa + Special Approach

In the cockpit of an Air Canada Embraer 190 for a flight from Toronto to Ottawa (www.youtube.com) More...

JetBlue One Step Closer To Transatlantic Flights: CAA Approves Airline

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has today confirmed regulatory approval for US airline JetBlue to begin flights to the country (simpleflying.com) More...

French President Announces Travel Ban Ease

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a progressive easing on travel restrictions to take effect from the beginning of May. (airwaysmag.com) More...

India's DGCA Allows Banned Boeing 737 MAX to Fly Over India

National aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Tuesday issued an order allowing foreign-registered Boeing 737 Max aircraft, banned in India since 2019, to fly over India after taking its permission. (www.thehindu.com) More...

JetBlue Set To Pass Pre-Pandemic Flight Numbers In Early September

September 4th is the first day that JetBlue expects to have more flights than before the pandemic struck. (simpleflying.com) More...

How Much Did The Airbus A380 Cost?

The Airbus A380 is a plane that has sadly been rendered rather obsolete by the ongoing pandemic. However, even before COVID-19 brought the airline industry to a near standstill, the European manufacturer had already canceled its production with around 250 examples built. Nonetheless, the A380 remains a fascinating aircraft whose size draws attention wherever it goes. But how much did the ambitious superjumbo cost? (simpleflying.com) More...