Rolls Royce Withdraws from Boom Supersonic Partnership

Rolls Royce and Boom conclude their partnership for the development of the engines on their Boom Overture aircraft. This leaves the 2029 date for the Overture looking less likely. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Atlas Air Inches Closer to Receiving the Remaning 747-8Fs in Production

Atlas Air is scheduled to receive the remaining 747s in production by the end of 2022. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

JetBlue Reports a Net Loss Amid Record Revenue

Amid the recent news of a merger with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways reported a loss led by surging costs. Nonetheless, the airline reported record revenue. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Silver Line Extension to Dulles Airport Set to Open November 15

A project that has been in the works since 2009, the Silver Line Extension offers cheaper and much more convenient access from Loudoun County to Washington-Dulles International Airport. Travelers will now be able to choose from six new stations on the 11.4-mile "Phase 2", as Metro calls it: Reston Town Center, Herndon, Innovation Center, Washington Dulles International Airport, Loudoun Gateway, and Ashburn. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Airlines Cancel Flights to Ukraine Amid Tensions

Many airlines have canceled flights to Ukraine following increased tensions between the country and its northern neighbor, Russia. Fear of escalation with regards to commercial air travel in Ukraine is high, especially considering the 2014 accident regarding Malaysia Airlines flight 17, in which a commercial flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down by Russian-backed rebels. Almost two-thirds of the passengers on the flight were Dutch nationals, making it reasonable that Dutch National… (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Avelo to Open a Base in Fort Myers

Avelo airlines is planning to open a base at Fort Myers. The new base will allow the airline to operate four new routes from the airport and station planes at RSW. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

the History of the United States Navy's Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron

The Blue Angels are the United States Navy's flight demonstration squadron. The team was established in 1946 by the U.S. Navy, and is one of the oldest flight demonstration teams in the world. The Blue Angels have performed in over 3,000 air shows in the U.S. and in more than 60 countries around the world. (avecdotes.com) More...

The Amazing History of Cygnus Air: From Small Fleet to Global Carrier

Cygnus Air is a commercial airline based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1995 by a small group of investors and has since grown into one of the largest carriers in the country. The airline operates flights to more than 60 destinations in more than 20 countries around the world. (avecdotes.com) More...

United Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to Brisbane

This morning, United Airlines announced a new international service from San Francisco, California (SFO) to Brisbane, Australia (BNE). Launching on October 28, the route will be operated thrice weekly on the airline's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The 257-seat aircraft will have 48 Polaris Business Class seats, 21 Premium Plus seats, 39 Economy Plus seats, and 149 basic economy seats. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Tracing the Evolution of Scoot: From Local Budget Airline to Major International Player

Scoot is a Singaporean airline founded in 2011, and it represents a major milestone in Singapore’s aviation history. The airline was born out of a joint venture between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Nok Air, and it has grown to become a major player in the budget airline industry. (avecdotes.com) More...