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At 3am EDT on 2 May 2026, Spirit Airlines ceased operations after 34 years. Often described as the airline that America loved to hate, Spirit Airlines was an ultra low cost carrier, offering low fares with everything else costing extra.

In this blog post, I take a look at the rise and fall of Spirit Airlines. From its early days as a charter tour operator, to its well known ultra low cost carrier model. I will also look at the many struggles the airline faced after Covid-19, particularly in its final years as well as what the collapse of Spirit Airlines means for the aviation industry.

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In this blog post, I will take a look at the rise and fall of Spirit Airlines. From its early days as a charter tour operator, to its well known ultra low cost carrier model. I will also look at the many struggles the airline faced after Covid-19, particularly in its final years as well as what the collapse of Spirit Airlines means for the aviation industry.

On 22 March 2026, a Jazz Aviation CRJ-900, operating as Air Canada Express flight 8646, collided with an airport firefighting vehicle on the runway while landing at LaGuardia airport. The Captain and First Officer were killed.

The NTSB has now released their preliminary report and in this blog post I take a look at what we know so far about this accident. I examine what the preliminary report details as well as the aftermath of this accident, including actions the FAA is taking in order to prevent an accident like this from happening again.

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I take a look at what we know so far about the collision of an Air Canada CRJ900 aircraft with a firefighting vehicle when landing at LGA. I examine what the preliminary report details as well as the aftermath of this accident, including actions the FAA is taking in order to prevent an accident like this from happening again.

On 20 October 2025, an airACT Boeing 747 freighter veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, striking a security vehicle, pushing it into the sea and killing both occupants. The 747 went through the airport preliminary fence into the sea. The 4 crew members were able to evacuate safely but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

The preliminary report has been released and in the latest blog post, I will take a look at what we know so far based on the preliminary report.

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In this blog post I will take a look at what we know so far about the Boeing 747 runway excursion which happened at Hong Kong International Airport in October 2025.

To mark what would have been the 100th birthday of the late Queen Elizabeth II, I take a look at some of the aircraft the Queen flew on throughout her life. From propeller planes, to Concorde and 747 aircraft, explore how the Queen travelled around the globe.

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This blog post takes a look at some of the aircraft which Queen Elizabeth II flew on during her lifetime.

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On 17 February 2025, a Delta Air Lines CRJ-900 operated by Endeavor Air overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The passengers and crew evacuated the aircraft with no fatalities reported.

In this blog post, I take a look at what we know so far, largely based on the preliminary report. I examine the landing sequence of the aircraft, the evacuation and the aftermath of this incident.

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On 17 February 2025, a Delta Air Lines CRJ-900 operated by Endeavor Air overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The passengers and crew evacuated the aircraft with no fatalities reported. In this blog post, I take a look at what we know so far, largely based on the preliminary report. I examine the landing sequence of the aircraft, the evacuation and the aftermath of this incident.

Check out my latest blog post where I review a flight from Lanzarote to Dublin on a Ryanair Boeing 737 Max 8.

If you're thinking of flying between Lanzarote and Dublin with Ryanair, or are just curious what my experience was like, then read the post to find out,

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This trip report is of a Ryanair flight from Lanzarote to Dublin in July 2025. The reviewer was sitting in economy.

Check out my latest blog post where I take a look at some of the key updates from the 2026 Singapore Airshow. I examine what aircraft were on display as well as the key aviation announcements and aircraft orders.

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In this blog post, I take a look at some of the key highlights from the 2026 Singapore Airshow.

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