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IATA released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: mobile reliance rising and biometric adoption accelerating.
IATA released the Value of Air Transport study for the Republic of Türkiye, at the IATA World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium in Istanbul hosted by Turkish Airlines.
IATA will be adding the Renminbi (CNY) as one of the settlement currencies available to airlines and other suppliers through IATA Clearing House (ICH).
On November 4, 2025, a UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky. The MD-11 with registered N259UP, was operating UPS Flight 2976 to Honolulu, Hawaii, when the accident occurred. Three crew members were on board at the time of the crash. Local authorities confirmed that emergency services responded to the scene, with reports of injuries and significant structural damage in the surrounding a
You’ve probably heard the news. After yesterday’s Godzilla Day celebration, Godzilla has decided to relocate from his home between Tokyo and Narita Airport to the other side of town. He’ll now grace the Terminal 3 lobby at Haneda Airport. That’s the international terminal, so it’s not going to be good news for travelers who prefer...
At the APEX Expo in September, United CEO Scott Kirby talked about how he likes to enter fights when he has the high ground. Otherwise, he’s not interested. Well, San Francisco is one of those places where United has the high ground, and it now smells blood in the water as Alaska shifts its resources...
By Clark Morawetz, EAA Canadian Council, Captain Porter Airlines (I thought you might find these questions revealing since we have an article about one of Chapter 115’s first Ray Aviation Scholarship success stories in this issue of Bits and Pieces. This list of questions was put together to help understand the interview process for […] The post What We Should Be Asking Ray Scholarship Applicants first appeared on Hangar Flying.
The long-awaited part three of our look at what’s wrong with American is now live. This week, we talk about the importance of leadership and what’s lacking at the airline. You get an extended director’s cut this week since there was some confusion with our producer who didn’t cut it down to make it more...
By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I wrote an article several months ago about the lack of common sense I’ve observed in airport surroundings. This was not meant to point fingers at anyone. Rather, in today’s environment, […] The post Transferring Knowledge first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Yes, it was a quick u-turn compared to my trip report on the flight up to Oakland. Open seating worked great for us then, but it was a different story on the return. In reality, I’m pretty happy to see assigned seating come to the airline. The morning of our return started very early. We...
IATA released data for September 2025 global passenger demand showing continued growth despite the severe constraints of unresolved supply chain issues.
JFK will unveil the first stage of a new Terminal 6 in the first half of 2026. We walk you through what passengers can expect out of the new facility.
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You might not have seen it since Alaska delayed its press release after last week’s tech problems, but Alaska has put out its big domestic plans for summer of 2026 and beyond. There is a whole lot of growth in both Portland and San Diego, and that has to come from somewhere. Los Angeles and...
Jon and Brian went to the Wings Club Annual Awards Gala, and while they were there, they sat down with Emirates’s President Sir Tim Clark, the man who built that airline into what it is today. Have a listen to their interview. Southwest, Alaska Earn Q3 Profits It turns out the sky is not falling...
IATA welcomes the UK Government’s renewed commitment to unlocking economic growth, enhancing global connectivity, and supporting trade and tourism by expanding Heathrow Airport, the country’s primary hub.
Building anything related to an airport in the US is nearly impossible. If you’re lucky, it will take years and cost an absurd amount of money. After a long, long road, it seems that Seattle/Tacoma (SEA) has now passed one of the big remaining hurdles standing in the way of its next phase of growth....
If you happen to be traveling to or from Los Angeles (LAX) on American, JetBlue or Spirit in the near future, get ready for something different. LAX will be shutting down Terminal 5 to knock it down and rebuild the thing, and that means temporary relocations are required. The fact that LAX can actually shut...
By Mark Kolesar, EAA Lifetime 294238 The Flying Cloud Airport located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was the site of the 2025 Girls in Aviation Day on September 20, 2025. Three local EAA chapters’ members — South St. Paul Chapter 1229’s Bill Steier, Julie Steier, and Serena Townsend; Lakeville Chapter 25’s Kris Olson and Mark Kolesar; […] The post Minnesota EAA Chapters 25, 54, and 1229 in Action first appeared on Hangar Flying.
On October 20, 2025, a Boeing 747-400 freighter operated by ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates crashed into the sea after veering off the runway during landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The Boeing 747-400F, registered TC-ACF, was operating flight EK9788 from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to Hong Kong, with four crew members onboard. The aircraft departed Dubai on the evening of October 19 and was due to arrive in Hong Kong early the next morning. At […] The post AC