#antarctica
Why Do Planes Fly Over The Arctic But Not The Antarctic?
Several commercial air routes exist over the Arctic, but none over the Antarctic - why is this the case?
A Frigid First: Hi Fly Makes A Historic Landing In Antarctica
The European charter specialist has been flying to Antarctica for five straight years.
Unusual: The Only Passenger Flight Overflying Antarctica By A Commercial Airline
A journey like no other, as passengers marvel at the frozen continent from above.
Why Don’t Any US Airlines Fly To Antarctica?
An icy enigma: The untold story of US airlines and the frozen continent.
19 Year Old Flies A Cessna To Antarctica: Gets Detained
The teen pilot changed course midair and flew toward Antarctica without notifying Chilean authorities.
Qantas' Antarctic Sightseeing Charter Flights: What To Know
The airline is scheduled to operate seven sightseeing flights to the South Pole.
Guardsman Shares What It's Like Commanding The 13th Air Expeditionary Group At McMurdo Station In Antarctica
Oregon Air Guardsmen are crucial in supporting Antarctic operations, providing transportation, logistics, and personnel ...
Operation Deep Freeze: The US Air Force 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron's Antarctic Mission
We look at the US Air Force's efforts to support scientific research on Antarctica.
Throwback: When Hi Fly's Airbus A340 Returned To Antarctica
For three consecutive winters, Hi Fly has sent its Airbus A340 to Antarctica, carrying essential supplies, scientists an...
Why Aircraft Don't Fly Over The South Pole
Limited infrastructure, harsh weather conditions, and ETOPS regulations limit such flights.
Wolf’s Fang & Troll: What It Takes To Run An Ice Airport In Antarctica
As commercial widebodies increasingly make their way south to Antarctica, we examine was is required to build and manage...
Which Aircraft Can Land In Antarctica?
Antarctica has seen a variety of aircraft, including passenger jets and military transport planes.
What Regulations Surround Flights To Antarctica?
Operators must conform to a strict range of regulations when flying to the icy continent.
Blue Ice Airfields: Everything You Need To Know
Antarctica is far more accessible today, thanks to the blue ice runways.
Ice Cool: 5 Notable Airliners To Have Touched Down In Antarctica
More airliners than you might think have landed on the continent.
What Caused An Air New Zealand Flight To Crash Into An Antarctic Mountain In 1979
On November 28, 1979, Flight TE 901 crashed into Mount Erebus, triggering one of the most controversial investigations i...
Inside The World Of Antarctic Blue Ice Runways
Due to various logistical and environmental challenges, visitors to Antarctica via air must land on one of its unique bl...
Watch: Norse Atlantic Successfully Landed The First Boeing 787 Dreamliner In Antarctica
The 787 Dreamliner can carry more passengers and cargo than the usual Antarctic visitors.
First Boeing 787 Flight To Antarctica Takes Off From Cape Town
Norse Atlantic successfully completed the historic charter flight originating in Oslo.
What Infrastructure Is Required To Support Ice Runway Operations In Antarctica?
Flights to and from one of the harshest environments on earth are no small task.