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Why Alaska Airlines Decided to Say Farewell to the Q400

Alaska Airlines, one of the largest airlines in the United States, recently retired its fleet of Bombardier Q400 aircraft which were operated by Horiz ...

By Andy Zhao • 02/13/2023

Hiring in Aviation is Back on the Rise

The impacts of COVID-19 on the aviation industry cannot be understated. A previous report from 2020 noted how despite being one of the largest aircraf ...

By Willis V. Henderson • 09/05/2022

Top 5 Liveries at San Diego

List and explanation of my top 5 liveries to come through San Diego with descriptions of each in addition to a brief list of honorable mentions.

By Zachary Liddy-Davis • 05/09/2022

Breeze Airways Partners with Autism Double-Checked

Breeze and organization Autism Double-Checked are making it easier for Autistic people to fly. As a new entrant, Breeze seems to be fulfilling its pro ...

By Luca Azim • 05/08/2022

An Inside Perspective: Working as a Ramper

The aviation industry presents many career paths. If one is interested in working at the airport, then being a ramper may be a great choice.

By Zachary Liddy-Davis • 05/04/2022

The Cessna 182: A Pilot's Dream

Article detailing the Cessna 182, and why it's the most beloved single engine piston aircraft to ever be produced. This beautiful airplane holds true ...

By Luke Zinn • 04/26/2022

The Frontier/Spirit Merger: Bad For Business and Bad For Consumers

With so many mergers in the airline industry throughout the past few years, many believed that the industry’s period of consolidation was over. Howe ...

By John Pullen • 03/25/2022

Supersonic Travel is Back! Or is it Really?

Will United Airlines Really Be Able to Fly Supersonic by 2029? Will they succeed?

By Arkin Si • 06/15/2021

Will Space Travel Ever Overtake Air Travel?

When will humans be able to take off in NYC and land in Singapore in just 90 minutes? SpaceX has a plan for that, but will it ever work?

By Tyler Giunchi • 04/19/2021

Avelo Airlines: Destined for Greatness or Bankruptcy?

Avelo Airlines is looking to place itself in the leisure travel market and make a change, but with so many factors not on their side, how can an aviat ...

By Nailah Blake • 04/14/2021

Could There be a 787 or A350 Freighter?

At the beginning of the 21st century, Boeing and Airbus revealed their latest products, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350XWB. Both airframes w ...

By Arthur Chow • 04/13/2021

OPINION: Justin Trudeau has Failed Canada's Airlines

At the start of 2020 things looked promising. Swoop would be launching flights to Winnipeg in the summer, WestJet would be flying to Calgary a record ...

By Brandon Siska • 04/03/2021

Interview: American Airlines Pilots During COVID-19

A conversation with three different American Airlines pilots about flying during COVID-19 and how the airline industry is recovering.

By Ben S • 07/25/2020

What It's Like Volunteering at an Aviation Museum

This is personal experience from working at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It's an amazing experience, and most of the plan ...

By Michael Ganoe Jr. • 06/23/2020

Future of Flight and Boeing Tour Review

Have you ever wanted to visit the Boeing Tour?

By Winston Shek • 12/21/2019

My Early-Morning Plane Spotting Session in Amsterdam

Recounting my experience of spotting at Amsterdam Schipol's most famous plane spotting location, the Polderbaan.

By Daniel Mena • 12/20/2019

A Day at The Museum of Flight

More than 500,000 people each year visit Seattle's Museum of Flight. What makes this museum so special?

By Winston Shek • 12/20/2019