FR4978: all the holes in the story
On May 23, 2021, Ryanair flight 4978 was diverted on its way from Athens (ATH) to Vilnius (VNO).…
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Parallels between post-9/11 shock and current pandemic
The article was first published on August 27, 2020. Much like the current crisis, another crisis that engulfed…
As Airbus A380 exits, what future holds for Etihad Airways fleet?
The article was first published on October 14, 2020. In 2015, Etihad Airways changed the definition of luxury…
With Alitalia’s relaunch limping on, time is of essence
The Italian government set out its plans to replace the ever-struggling Alitalia, by launching a substitute airline called…
Why Southwest acquiring Airbus jets makes no sense
The article was first published on October 28, 2019. The 737 MAX crisis has had an impact on…
Emirates conundrum: Boeing 777X or 787?
As Emirates reportedly decided to switch up its Boeing orders to put more emphasis on the smaller Boeing…
2021 predictions – billions in losses, business growth opportunities & AI
2020 will go down in history as one of the worst years for aviation industry ever. The year…
Is this the sunset for the Mitsubishi SpaceJet?
The Mitsubishi SpaceJet, once known as the RegionalJet, promised to bring Japan’s aerospace industry into the spotlight as…
2021 – perfect time to buy second-hand wide-body aircraft?
While some met 2021 with a lot of hope to return to some sense of normality, others went…
We’ve departed 2020. Turbulence ahead but clear skies are coming
Anybody working in aviation knows just how traumatic 2020 has been. And there cannot be a single colleague…
Downfall of A380 could be saving grace for Emirates | Best of 2020
This article was originally published on June 16, 2020. Prior to the coronacrisis, the Dubai-based Emirates Airlines was…
Safety and mental health: aviation’s newest crisis? | Best of 2020
This article was originally published on July 8, 2020. The coronavirus-imposed crisis is a truly unprecedented downturn in…
Airbus’ expensive A380 problem | Best of 2020
This article was initially publihsed on July 30, 2020. For Airbus, the A380 was supposed to become the…
How one China Southern flight killed the A340, A380 and B747 | Best of 2020
On July 20, 1997, China Southern Airlines Boeing 777 departed Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in China towards…
Boeing versus Airbus: a graphic tale of two disasters | Best of 2020
This article was written and originally published on August 9, 2020. Every facet of the airline industry buckles…
Who develops aircraft faster than Airbus and Boeing? | Data
Developing new aircraft takes a long time. What aviation companies manage to do it the fastest? AeroTime News…
Is aviation industry ready to transport Covid-19 vaccines?
As the first positive results of Covid-19 vaccines echoed through the media, a new challenge arose. Millions of…
Boeing vs Airbus: who develops aircraft faster? | Data
It takes years to develop a modern aircraft. But which one of the two giants – Boeing and…