FlightAware Launches Integrated Maps Solutions for Applications and Websites

“Customers have been asking FlightAware for an easy path to integrate the map experience of our flight stories into their digital properties,” said FlightAware president Matt Davis. “Over time, customers will migrate from legacy iFrame solutions to our new Integrated Maps Solutions for greater functionality and will appreciate the ease of integration.” (www.flightaware.com) More...

United Airlines Becomes Third Airline with Fake Engine Parts

United Airlines has become the latest airline to have sketchy engine parts in its aircraft. On September 18, Bloomberg reported that UK-based supplier AOG Technics provided fake engine parts to the airline. United is not the only carrier with this issue: Virgin Australia and Southwest Airlines also received counterfeit parts from AOG Technics. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Starting in 2024, officials say Singapore’s Changi Airport will introduce automated immigration clearance

Traveling through one of the world’s best airports is set to get even smoother next year. Starting in 2024, officials say Singapore’s Changi Airport will introduce automated immigration clearance, which will allow passengers to depart the city-state without passports, using only biometric data. “Singapore will be one of the first few countries in the world to introduce automated, passport-free immigration clearance,” Communications Minister Josephine Teo announced during a parliament session on… (www.msn.com) More...

Delta Air Lines Significantly Reduces Miami-Havana Flights

Delta Air Lines has reduced flight capacities by at least 50% on its Miami to Havana route. The reduction in frequencies is due to low demand for travel to Cuba, with other carriers also making significant cutbacks. Delta could potentially reintroduce these flights after March 30th, if its confidence in Cuba as a lucrative destination returns. When airlines reduce capacity on routes with lower demand, the cuts can sometimes be rather significant. Passengers flying via Delta Air Lines from Miami… (simpleflying.com) More...

JetBlue Launches Boston-Amsterdam Service

After launching its New York to Amsterdam service at the end of August, JetBlue has since inaugurated its second route to Schiphol, this time from Boston. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

TSA PreCheck vs CLEAR: Which is Better?

Travelers at airports often think security is a big nuisance, as they have to wait for upwards of an hour at a time to get bags screened. Domestic US airports in the last few years have introduced new ways of making this process faster, notably TSA PreCheck and CLEAR. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

NetJets agrees to purchase up to 1,500 jets from Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation announced a record-breaking fleet agreement on Wednesday that enables jet service provider NetJets to purchase up to 1,500 additional Cessna Citation business planes over the next 15 years. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...

Freed American Prisoners Return Home: The Importance of Humanitarian Flights

The five Americans freed as part of a $6 billion exchange with Iran arrived back in the United States on Monday. This situation highlights the importance of humanitarian flights. Time and time again, aviation has been a major player in facilitating responses to global issues, a topic that we will address today. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Man Run Towards Departing TAAG Angola Aircraft In Soyo

Pilots on board a TAAG Angola Airlines aircraft were forced to shut down one of the engines after a man ran towards their aircraft on the runway. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Flights to Aspen, Yosemite, and Alaska: Delta Air Lines Adds More Services to the Western U.S.

It is always early enough to start planning your summer vacation. Even though the summer just ended, you can determine your summer 2024 travel plans with the help of Delta Air Lines. The airline announced several new routes to multiple U.S. destinations from its hubs. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Sleeping on long-haul flights: Here are the top tips for snoozing in the sky

or most of us, the prospect of a long-haul flight is exciting, mixed with a few nerves. We’re off somewhere different – perhaps a vacation, maybe to catch up with friends or family. Even work can be more interesting when you’re in a new location. Of course, you want to arrive fully rested and ready to go. But by its very definition, a long-haul flight involves travelling for a long period of time, often more than 12 hours. If you’re on a flight from New York to Singapore, it can be close to 19… (www.cnn.com) More...

Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence: The Airbus A220 Program

The Airbus A220 program, formerly known as the Bombardier CSeries, has reached a significant milestone – the 10th anniversary of its maiden flight. (aviationsourcenews.com) More...