DC-10: Dangerous or Misunderstood?

The McDonnell Douglas DC-10—commonly referred to as the “Death Cruiser” or “Donald’s Disaster''—built up a horrific reputation throughout the 1970s. Today we’ll explore the reputation and history of this commonly misunderstood aircraft, and what led to its unearned reputation as the most dangerous airplane ever produced. (aeroxplorer.com) Ещё...

The Fall and Impending Rise of San Bernardino Airport

Nestled in the Inland Empire of Southern California is San Bernardino International Airport, currently serving zero airlines. What once was planned to be another relief airport for LAX alongside Burbank (BUR) and Ontario (ONT) has largely come to nothing...until 2022. (aeroxplorer.com) Ещё...

How Delta Came to Dominate Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) has recently reclaimed its title as the world’s busiest airport. Though not serving the largest metropolitan areas of the world or even the country, Atlanta boasts massive passenger volumes thanks to Delta Air Lines, which runs its largest hub out of the southern U.S. city. Despite Delta’s modern-day dominance, the carrier faced one notable rival in recent history that threatened its dominance. (aeroxplorer.com) Ещё...

French Bee Continues To Grow In The United States With New Route Between Miami and Paris

Low-cost carrier French bee will commence service between Paris Orly (ORY) to Miami (MIA) in December. Miami is the fourth US route from Paris Orly, joining San Francisco (May 2018), Newark Liberty (June 2020), and Los Angeles (April 2022). This is not the first time Paris Orly and Miami have connected. French bee, which is exclusively a long-haul carrier, will take off from Paris Orly to Miami on Thursday, December 15th. (aeroxplorer.com) Ещё...

American Airlines Resuming Practice Flights for Kids with Autism and Anxiety

For the first time in two years, families now have the option of booking practice flights on American Airlines for their kids and relatives to get them ready for future travels. The program, which had been in operation since 2014, was suspended in 2020 at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many parents may feel helpless when flying with family members dealing with autism, anxiety, or other conditions/special needs; American's practice flights have been implemented to resolve them, and are… (aeroxplorer.com) Ещё...

Top 5 Liveries at San Diego

Big things come in small packages, and San Diego lives up to that. A city without the hustle and bustle of LA, the Southern California destination boasts many attractions with visitors throughout the year. While San Diego is a smaller airport with only one active runway, the airport serves destinations throughout the Southwest and beyond, even offering international routes to North America, Europe, and Asia. In addition to service, San Diego receives a great variety of "special"… (aeroxplorer.com) Ещё...

Ryanair Faces Six-Day Strike in Spain

Dublin-based ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair is likely now heading towards a six-day strike in Spain after trade unions have requested Ryanair staff to strike on six dates between June 24 to July 2, including June 24-26 and June 30 - July 2. The strike is arising from Spanish trade union concerns about poor working conditions necessitating the need to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement. (aeroxplorer.com) Ещё...

Doha Hamad International Airport Named Best Airport in the World

Premier aviation ratings group SkyTrax announces Doha Hamad International as the World’s Top Airport in 2022 for 2nd year in a row. Assessing an airport's Customer Service and Facilities, the World Airport Awards employ the largest Global Customer Satisfaction assessment in the world. These annual awards are independent and without influence from any airport. Over 550 airports are surveyed and results are compiled to produce rankings. The announcement was given at the 2022 Passenger… (aeroxplorer.com) Ещё...

The Dangers of Key Lime Air

Picture this: You’re the single pilot of a Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner (Metroliner), a complex twin-engine turboprop flying over the turbulent Rocky Mountains of Colorado without an autopilot. It’s pitch dark outside, you’re in low visibility, and you’re relying solely on the instruments of the out of date airplane, which isn’t equipped with GPS. It need not be repeated the inherent risks of such a proposition and the extreme underlying hazards associated with it. Yet, Key Lime Air, which is… (aeroxplorer.com) Ещё...

Cessna 182, A Pilot's Dream

The Cessna 182 is quite possibly the most beloved, tested, and diverse single engine piston airplane ever produced. The Cessna 182 comes in all shapes and sizes, with 23 different configurations and 24,000 models produced! The 182 also has two main engine types: the earlier Continental IO-470 and the newer Lycoming O-540, that latter of which can come equipped with a turbocharger adding additional power to the already bulky engine. The 182 comes with either a tricycle landing gear or a… (aeroxplorer.com) Ещё...