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Boeing Is Back
Boeing is regaining stability after six challenging years, with production improving and deliveries now ahead of schedule. The 787 remains the best-selling widebody, with production increasing, while the 777-9 stays on track for 2026. Despite supply chain challenges and a 6,200-aircraft backlog, global demand is strong, with 18,500 new aircraft needed over 20 years—4,700 in the Asia-Pacific.
Mar 25, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
The impact of Heathrow's closure in numbers
At least 120 aircraft were en route to London’s Heathrow airport when the unexpected closure of the airport was announced on March 21st 2025. Here's the rest of the story with regards to the impact wolrdwide
Mar 24, 2025
Josh Wood
2 min read
TSB Report: Delta Regional Jet Crash-Landing at Toronto Pearson
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada released a preliminary report on the February crash-landing of a Delta Air Lines regional jet at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The report highlights a series of events that led to the accident, in which the aircraft flipped over after a hard landing.
Mar 21, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
Passenger Panic as Fire Erupts on Hong Kong Airlines Flight
A Hong Kong Airlines flight (HX115) from Hangzhou to Hong Kong made an emergency landing in Fuzhou after a fire broke out in an overhead compartment likely caused by an overheated portable charging device, such as a power bank
Mar 21, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Malaysia Finally Greenlights Another MH370 Search—Yes, Really
Well, well, well—after more than a decade of head-scratching, deep-sea searching, and conspiracy theories running wild, the Malaysian government has finally given the go-ahead for another attempt to find the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. If that sentence feels familiar, it's because we've been here before.
Mar 20, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
12 killed in Caribbean plane crash
A tragic plane crash near the Honduran mainland claimed the lives of 12 people on Monday evening. The Jetstream 32 aircraft, carrying 15 passengers and two crew members, went down seconds after taking off from Roatán Island, a popular Caribbean tourist destination.
Mar 18, 2025
Airline Ratings
2 min read
Engine Fire Forces American Airlines 737-800 to Divert to Denver
After landing and while taxiing to the gate, the right-hand engine caught fire on an American Airlines jet prompting an emergency evacuation via slides.
Mar 18, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
Air New Zealand Skycouch Review
I’ll keep this short and sweet—the Skycouch is THE BEST value proposition in the sky , and I would personally choose it over Premium Economy. This review easily scores a 10/10, but keep reading to find out why!
Mar 18, 2025
Sharon Petersen
5 min read
AirAsia Malaysia Expands Australian Reach with New Direct Kuala Lumpur–Darwin Route
AirAsia Malaysia's new direct Kuala Lumpur–Darwin route, launching on 27 June 2025, marks the return of a low-cost carrier to the Northern Territory, enhancing international connectivity, boosting tourism, and creating new opportunities for trade and cultural exchange between Australia and Asia.
Mar 18, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
Korean Air Unveils New Premium Economy and Expanded Lounge Experience
Korean Air has announced the introduction of a Premium Economy class, aiming to bridge the gap between its Prestige (Business) and Economy classes. This new class will debut on 11 retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, replacing the existing First Class cabins.
Mar 18, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Korean Air Unveils Modernized Brand Identity and Enhanced Inflight Experience
Korean Air has officially introduced its refreshed corporate identity, featuring a modern take on its iconic Taegeuk symbol and a completely different colour scheme.
Mar 11, 2025
Sharon Petersen
4 min read
Brazil Suspends Voepass Operations Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns
Brazil’s aviation regulator, ANAC, has suspended operations of regional airline Voepass, citing serious safety concerns. The decision comes approximately seven months after a devastating crash near São Paulo killed all 62 people on board, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters of 2024.
Mar 11, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
American Airlines Crash Prelim Report Released: There were warning signs before the crash
During a Tuesday press conference, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy called the flight patterns around DCA "an intolerable risk," citing the close proximity in which helicopters and commercial planes operate. She urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take immediate action, saying, "It shouldn't take a tragedy to require immediate action."
Mar 11, 2025
Sharon Petersen
4 min read
Understanding IOSA: The IATA Operational Safety Audit
What is the IOSA audit and why is it so important in the AirlineRatings. com safety ratings? How much safer are these airines?
Mar 10, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Airline Safety Report for 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety including showing improvements on the five-year average for several key parameters, but it took a step back from an exceptional performance in 2023.
Mar 10, 2025
Airline Ratings
8 min read
How to Find the Best Seats for Your Frequent Flyer Points
For frequent travellers and business professionals, flying business class represents the pinnacle of travel comfort and convenience. However, the steep price tag attached to premium cabins can be a significant barrier. That’s where iFLYflat—Australia’s #1 Points Travel Experts—steps in.
Mar 10, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
Vietnam Airlines Short Haul Business Class Review
On what was probably the coziest flight I’ve had in years, this return journey to Singapore was nothing short of ideal. It struck the perfect balance—not too much, not too little, just right. Today, I’ll share more about the comforts of flying Vietnam Airlines’ regional Business Class and why it’s the perfect short-haul option for you.
Mar 6, 2025
Nicholas Ling
7 min read
Global Pilot Shortage Intensifies as Airline Expansion and Retirements Surge
The aviation industry is facing an escalating pilot shortage, with new estimates projecting the need for 649,000-674,000 pilots between 2024 and 2043—significantly higher than previous forecasts
Mar 6, 2025
Airline Ratings
5 min read
MH370 Search Officially ON!
The renewed MH370 search will focus on a 15,000-square-kilometer area, identified through extensive data analysis and refinement over the past decade. After reaching the search zone on February 25, the vessels docked at Henderson, Western Australia, on March 4 for resupply and refuelling.
Mar 6, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Vietnam Airlines Business Class Review
Is Vietnam Airlines Business Class one of the best Business Class offering out there? In part 3 of our four part series we review Business Class and all its onboard delights
Feb 24, 2025
Nicholas Ling
6 min read
