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5 Cool Nicknames For Military Aircraft & How They Got Them

With many nicknames to choose from, here are some of the best.

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1+ Million Passengers: The USA’s Top 10 International Routes In 2023

Which routes do you think saw the most passengers in the year to October 2023?

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Analysis: The 5 Main Cargo Hubs In The Gulf Region

Most airports have yet to surpass their pre-pandemic cargo volume.

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How Much Does A Bombardier Global 6000 Cost?

Since the aircraft is only available on a used basis, the price can vary depending on many factors, including its flight hours and flight cycles.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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Analysis: Why the Last Few Years Have Been So Turbulent For South African Airways

South African Airways has seen major ups and downs over the last few years.

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JetBlue Has Cut CO2 Emissions By 6% Since 2019 Despite Increased Capacity

The airline is looking for a way to fly back to profitable levels.

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What Are The Longest Non-Stop Routes From Doha Hamad International Airport In 2024?

The Middle Eastern hub represents the start and end of some seriously lengthy flights.

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Top 6: The World's Main Regions For Global Airfreight Market Share

An insight into the global regions with the greatest air freight market share.

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Which Airbus A380s Have Amassed The Most Flight Hours?

Several superjumbos have exceeded the 50,000-hour mark.

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Turkish Airlines Changes Melbourne Launch Date & Aircraft

It will now begin two weeks earlier than planned, with the 777 initially used.

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5 Things To Be Aware Of When Booking American Airlines Basic Economy

Basic economy tickets can be extremely limited in their offerings.

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German Leisure Carrier: The Condor Fleet In 2024

The airline is presently undergoing something of a fleet modernization process.

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Analysis: The US Airlines With Highest Cancelation Rates This Month

Alaska Airlines and United Airlines recorded the most due to the complications surrounding the 737 MAX 9.

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5 Fun Facts About Austrian Airlines

Some lesser-known pieces of information about Austria's main airline.

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Which Aircraft Does The Indian Air Force Fly?

India has the world's fourth largest Air Force.

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Why Airliners Avoid Storms Despite Being Designed To Withstand Them

Mother nature can create some fierce weather conditions and aircraft must aim to avoid these.

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Air India Carried More Than 1 Million US Passengers In 2023

These were its busiest routes in the year to October.

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