On October 16, 2024, Cathay Pacific unveiled its new business class product, the Aria Suite, along with refurbished premium economy and economy products on a retrofitted B777-300ER at Hong Kong International Airport. The new Aria Suites feature neutral colors. The retrofitted aircraft made its debut flight on October 18, 2024, from Hong Kong to Beijing … Read more
The Republic of China Air Force’s F-16V captured footage of PLA Navy’s J-15 fighter jets operating around Taiwan during the Joint Sword-2024B exercises, which involved the PLA Air Force, Rocket Force, and Coast Guard on October 14, 2024. The drills focused on coordination between the PLAN and PLAAF, including air and sea patrols, blockades, and … Read more
Stearman Aircraft Corporation, founded by Lloyd Stearman in 1927, made significant contributions to aviation through its rugged and affordable aircraft designs. Its iconic Model 75 biplane became the standard trainer for military pilots and was widely used during World War II. Despite being absorbed into Boeing, Stearman’s legacy lives on, with its aircraft remaining popular … Read more
The Boeing Stearman, with a top speed of 124 mph, was not built for modern airports, having been developed in the 1930s as a trainer during WWII. Only around 1,000 of the 11,000 built are still flying today. Dream Flights, a charity founded in 2011, provides veterans with free flights in vintage biplanes. Recently, they … Read more
Cathay Pacific has identified a component failure on some of its Airbus A350 aircraft, leading to the cancellation of multiple flights in early September. The affected flights include routes to and from Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, Osaka, and Taipei. The airline operates 55 A350s with an average age of 6.5 years, totaling 110 … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian delegation were stranded in New Delhi after their official aircraft, the Airbus CC-150 Polaris, experienced technical issues. The delegation had to remain in India until alternative transportation was arranged. The Polaris fleet, which is under the command of the Royal Canadian Air Force, has had previous incidents, including … Read more
An American Airlines flight is under investigation after a hidden camera was potentially found in the lavatory. The incident occurred on a domestic flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Boston Logan International Airport. A teenage passenger attempted to use the lavatory but was stopped by a male flight attendant claiming he needed to wash … Read more
