#Jetstream

What Are Airline Great Circle Routes?

It is the standard measurement used to determine the point-to-point distance across the surface of a sphere.

How A British Airways Airbus A350 Flew Near Record Speeds Over The Atlantic

The aircraft was flying from Las Vegas to London Heathrow.

Examined: Why Commercial Aircraft Flying At Higher Altitudes Is Not Always Better

For safety, flights at higher altitudes may be forced to descend.

Is Turbulence In Aviation Becoming More Of A Problem?

With incidents of turbulence seemingly ever more common in the media, what is the impact on aircraft and aviation?

Wow: China Airlines Boeing 777F Reaches 826MPH Over The Pacific Ocean

The cargo aircraft was able to take advantage of seasonal tailwinds, significantly shortening its journey time across th...

Transatlantic Flight Ground Speeds Exceed 650 Knots Due To Strong Jetstream

The jetstream can greatly affect the speed of transatlantic travel.

What Happened To New Zealand's Origin Pacific Airways?

Origin Pacific Airways went out of business in 2006 following nine years of flights within New Zealand.

East Vs. West: Why Does It Take Longer To Fly Some Directions?

Let's take a closer look at the phenomena of jet streams.

31 Years Ago The BAe Jetstream 41 Made Its First Flight

The story of the plane BAe built to compete with 30-seat regional airliners.

Predecessor To The BAe Jetstream: A Brief History Of The Handley Page HP.137

The story of the Handley Page HP.137 turboprop.

What Happened To Nepalese Carrier Simrik Airlines?

Guna Group sold its airline to Simrik Air in exchange for a debt liability and 13 years got it back as Guna Airlines.

Still Going Strong: A Look At The World's 21 Active BAe Jetstream 41 Turboprops

The type remains in service at a diverse array of operators worldwide.

Introducing Airlink: South Africa’s Largest Airline