AvTalk Episode 279: Boeing chooses its new CEO
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Ned Russell and his dog Heathrow to break down the appointment of Kelly Ortberg as Boeing’s new CEO. We also unpack Boeing’s second quarter earnings...
View ArticleAmerican upgauging Charlotte-London
American announced it will start operating between Charlotte and London Heathrow with Boeing 777-300(ER) effective November 5th. These aircraft will serve this route once daily, and the other...
View ArticleWhat keeps you cool on board an aircraft?
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View ArticleSeoul searching: Aeromexico returns to South Korea
At 00:07 local time on August 2nd, Aeromexico’s first flight to Seoul departed Monterrey after a two-year suspension. As can be seen through our database, the airline will offer the Mexico City –...
View ArticleWhy do airlines get banned from certain countries?
Air Zimbabwe and Iran Aseman Airlines are just two of the 128 airlines that make up the European Union’s Air Safety list. The list prohibits them from flying to, from, or over EU countries. This is...
View ArticleAvTalk Episode 280: Hear ye, hear ye says the NTSB
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the NTSB holds two days of investigative hearings on the Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX exit door plug blow out. What we learned from the hearings and what we still don’t...
View ArticleConflict avoidance: how airlines steer clear of danger
If you are a regular Flightradar24 aircraft tracker, then you might have noticed various regions of the world which fewer aircraft traverse. Aside from ‘empty’ regions with limited airport options and...
View ArticleFamily and tourism: Royal Air Maroc launches two new routes
Royal Air Maroc continues to expand its international route network, with the inauguration of a new destination to the Americas and another to Asia. These operations will be performed by Boeing 787-8...
View ArticleVoePass ATR 72 crashes near São Paulo
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View ArticleAir China launches its fourth route to Milan
Air China inaugurated operations between Chengdu and Milan on July 29th. The airline, in accordance with our database, will offer three services a week by Airbus A350-900s configured for 312 passengers...
View ArticleTransatlantic flight turns back after phone-spoofed bomb threat
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View ArticleFlightradar24’s updated terms and conditions — what you need to know
We’re adding some exciting new features (say hello to the Flightradar24 API!), which means we also need to update our terms and conditions. What’s new? Introducing the Flightradar24 API It’s almost...
View ArticleTyphoon Ampil cancels over 1,284 flights in Tokyo
Updated: August 16, 2024 – 09:00 UTC.Typhoon Ampil, a category 4 storm, has caused significant disruption to flights to Tokyo’s Airports. We used our data to look at the airports and airlines...
View ArticleAvTalk Episode 281: VoePass 2283 crash discussion with Steve Giordano
On this week’s AvTalk, we’re joined by Nomadic Aviation Group founder and pilot Steve Giordano to discuss the circumstances around the crash of VoePass flight 2283. Giordano breaks down some of the...
View ArticleHail damage grounds 10% of WestJet’s fleet
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View ArticleThe Air India fleet in August 2024
Air India (AI/AIC), the flag carrier airline of India, was founded in 1932 by J.R.D. Tata as Tata Airlines. Initially, it operated mail services between Karachi and Bombay, using a single-engine de...
View ArticleMadeira Airport sees over 80 flight diversions and cancellations
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View ArticleJuneyao Air announces flights to Australia
Juneyao Airlines announced the launch of flights to Australia as of December 19th. The carrier will operate, at press time, two regular routes to/from Shanghai Pudong, which will have a daily frequency...
View ArticleAvTalk Episode 282: Just when everything was starting to go well
On this week’s episode, Boeing’s 777X test fleet is grounded after separated or cracked thrust links are found on all three aircraft. An update on the VoePass 2283 investigation. Elliott Management,...
View ArticleEast and West: Edelweiss adds new North American routes
Halifax and Seattle, new destinations for Edelweiss Air. Operations will begin in 2025, for summer season. Edelweiss announced the expansion of its international schedule from/to Zurich, with the...
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