- Inside Washington: Plane Fire Safety Rules Stall under Trump[Mar. 13, 2017]
A year ago, the U.S. government was campaigning for an international ban on shipments of rechargeable batteries on passenger planes because the batteries can self-ignite, creating intense fires capable of destroying an airliner.
- What Does a Lessor Have to Do with Aircraft Technical Management?[Mar. 13, 2017]
Over 40% of the world's aircraft fleet is leased rather than owned by airlines, according to Boeing data. It is only natural that banks and other financial institutions play a major role in aircraft leasing, as these are high value assets that efficiently employ large amounts of capital and have a great ROI. However, while these companies are run by financial specialists, plane leasing still contains an aspect that falls outside of their area of expertise - and costs them millions.
- Open Skies: Will Trump Take on Airline Treaty?[Mar. 07, 2017]
When airline CEOs visited the Oval Office in early February, they were bringing a message that theoretically would be music to the new president's ear: protecting American jobs and competitiveness by unwinding an unfair treaty. The treaty in question, Open Skies, loosened the restrictions on which airlines can fly to and from the United States and what routes they can ply.
- Should a Family Be Thrown Off a Flight If They Can't Control Their Screaming Toddler?[Mar. 01, 2017]
"Your toddler's tantrum is too unreasonable: you cannot fly with us."
- How to Survive the Longest Flight in the World[Feb. 22, 2017]
Earlier this month, Qatar Airways took the prize for longest airline route when it debuted its 17-hour, 30-minute flight between Auckland and Doha. Not to be outdone, Qantas has announced plans to begin flying a 9,000-mile nonstop between Perth and London in 2018, and Singapore is eyeing a relaunch of its nonstop Newark-Singapore route, which will take just under 19 hours. (Yes, you read that correctly.)
- How Early Should You Really Arrive for Your Flight?[Feb. 19, 2017]
Want to start an argument? Tell your travel companion you won't be arriving two hours before your flight.
- Airlines Phasing Out Screens Because You Are All on Your Devices[Feb. 16, 2017]
Those seat-back screens that have long been part of in-flight entertainment systems are preparing to depart from many airplanes, experts say, and will gradually be replaced by content streamed to passengers' electronic devices through improved wireless service.
- Ask the Captain: Questions About the Airbus A380[Feb. 05, 2017]
Q: I've flown on the Airbus 380 several times. It seems to me the taxi speed is slower than smaller equipment. Is this an illusion of size -- larger objects appear to be moving slower -- and the higher position of seats in the upper deck? Or are there reasons, such as fuel-use and braking concerns, that make it taxi more slowly?
- Cloudy Skies Ahead for Asia's Premium Airlines Amid Strong Dollar, Oil[Feb. 06, 2017]
As Asia's premium airlines enter earnings season, their prospects are looking dire amid a double whammy of a strong greenback and higher oil prices.
- The Mystery of American's Ailing Flight Attendants[Jan. 25, 2017]
From oozing blisters and wheezing to rashes, itchy eyes, and sore throats, numerous American Airlines Group Inc. flight attendants say their new work uniforms are making them sick.