SamChui.com https://samchui.com/ Sam Chui Aviation & Travel Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:34:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1con2-100x100.png SamChui.com https://samchui.com/ 32 32 108386868 Airline Industry Safety Report: Seven Fatal Accidents in 2024 https://samchui.com/2025/02/27/airline-industry-safety-report-seven-fatal-accidents-in-2024/ https://samchui.com/2025/02/27/airline-industry-safety-report-seven-fatal-accidents-in-2024/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:24:00 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52658 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2024 Annual Safety Report, highlighting the progress and challenges in aviation safety. While the industry continues to demonstrate strong overall safety performance, certain metrics indicate areas requiring attention. Key Findings IATA's Director General, Willie Walsh, emphasized the importance of continuous improvement in aviation safety, stating, "Even with recent high-profile aviation accidents, it is important to remember that accidents are extremely rare." Moreover, he highlighted the industry's commitment to reducing fatalities, noting that […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2025/02/27/airline-industry-safety-report-seven-fatal-accidents-in-2024/feed/ 0 52658 Delta CRJ900 Crashes, Flips Upside Down in Toronto https://samchui.com/2025/02/18/delta-crj900-crashes-flips-upside-down-in-toronto/ https://samchui.com/2025/02/18/delta-crj900-crashes-flips-upside-down-in-toronto/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:21:04 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52615 On February 17, 2025, a Delta Connection CRJ-900 operated by Endeavor Air flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The CRJ-900 with registration N932XJ was performing flight DL4819 from Minneapolis (MSP) to Toronto (YYZ), with 76 passengers and four crew members onboard. Flight DL4819 departed MSP at 11:47 AM local time after a delay of one hour and 15 minutes. At approximately 2:13 PM local time (19:13 UTC), the regional jet was on approach to Runway 23 […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2025/02/18/delta-crj900-crashes-flips-upside-down-in-toronto/feed/ 0 52615 CEO Talks: An Update of Lufthansa Operations from Jens Ritter https://samchui.com/2025/02/07/ceo-talks-an-update-of-lufthansa-operations-from-jens-ritter/ https://samchui.com/2025/02/07/ceo-talks-an-update-of-lufthansa-operations-from-jens-ritter/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:54:46 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52579   After a challenging year in 2024, especially in terms of punctuality, Lufthansa is investing 200 million euros this year to stabilize flight operations. During a media briefing in Munich, correspondent Kurt Hofmann spoke with Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens Ritter. Investments and Measures Brand-new and just approved by the aviation authorities - Lufthansa's latest addition to the fleet, Airbus A350-900 "Solingen" with the registration D-AIXZ, is in the line maintenance hangar in Munich waiting for its first commercial flight to […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2025/02/07/ceo-talks-an-update-of-lufthansa-operations-from-jens-ritter/feed/ 0 52579 American Eagle CRJ700 Crashed with Helicopter, 67 Dead https://samchui.com/2025/01/30/american-eagle-jet-crashes-into-potomac-river-after-colliding-with-helicopter/ https://samchui.com/2025/01/30/american-eagle-jet-crashes-into-potomac-river-after-colliding-with-helicopter/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:09:09 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52591 Key facts: Full Article On January 30, 2025, an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with an army helicopter near Washington Reagan National Airport. The CRJ-700, owned by PSA Airlines, bearing registration N709PS was operating American Eagle flight AA5342 from Wichita, Kansas, to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard. However, at approximately 8:46 p.m. local time (01:46 UTC), while descending through roughly 200 feet above ground level […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2025/01/30/american-eagle-jet-crashes-into-potomac-river-after-colliding-with-helicopter/feed/ 0 52591 GeminiJets Airplane Models – Dec 24 /Jan 25 New Release + Discounts https://samchui.com/2025/01/29/geminijets-airplane-models-dec-24-jan-25-new-release-discounts/ https://samchui.com/2025/01/29/geminijets-airplane-models-dec-24-jan-25-new-release-discounts/#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:34:48 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52578 I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can take away some of the stress! Video Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up to 25% off and free shipping in the US. December 24 /January 25 1:400 New Release December 24 /January 25 1:200 New Release Video This […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2025/01/29/geminijets-airplane-models-dec-24-jan-25-new-release-discounts/feed/ 0 52578 Air Busan A321 Caught Fire in South Korea https://samchui.com/2025/01/28/air-busan-a321-caught-fire-in-south-korea/ https://samchui.com/2025/01/28/air-busan-a321-caught-fire-in-south-korea/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:42:06 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52548 On January 28, 2025, an Air Busan Airbus A321 caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea. All 169 passengers and seven crew members on board were evacuated via slides. The Air Busan Airbus A321 with registration HL7763 was scheduled to depart as flight BX391 from Busan to Hong Kong with 176 passengers and crew members on board. However, at approximately 10:26 p.m. local time, smoke and flames emanated from the tail section while the aircraft was preparing […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2025/01/28/air-busan-a321-caught-fire-in-south-korea/feed/ 2 52548 The World’s Most Punctual Airlines in 2024 https://samchui.com/2025/01/14/the-worlds-most-punctual-airlines-in-2024/ https://samchui.com/2025/01/14/the-worlds-most-punctual-airlines-in-2024/#comments Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:02:55 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52525 In this post, we reveal the top 10 most punctual airlines of 2024, according to CIRIUM. *Note that for a flight to be on time, it must arrive at the gate within 15 minutes. Top 10 Most Punctual Global Airlines In 2024, Aeromexico led globally with an impressive on-time arrival rate of 86.70%, followed closely by Saudia (86.35%). Delta Air Lines secured the third spot (83.46%) and topped North America with the highest number of flights among the top 10 […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2025/01/14/the-worlds-most-punctual-airlines-in-2024/feed/ 1 52525 Delta Boeing 757 Evacuated in Atlanta After Aborted Takeoff https://samchui.com/2025/01/11/delta-boeing-757-evacuated-in-atlanta-after-aborted-takeoff/ https://samchui.com/2025/01/11/delta-boeing-757-evacuated-in-atlanta-after-aborted-takeoff/#comments Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:01:49 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52533 On the 10th of January 2025, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 was evacuated on the tarmac after an engine issue prompted an aborted takeoff at Atlanta Airport. The Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-300 with registration N589NW was performing flight DL2668 from Atlanta to Minneapolis with 199 passengers and 7 crew members onboard.  However, during the takeoff roll on runway 09L, the crew detected an issue with the starboard engine (PW2043) and aborted the takeoff at approximately 85 knots, as […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2025/01/11/delta-boeing-757-evacuated-in-atlanta-after-aborted-takeoff/feed/ 1 52533 The 10 Busiest International Air Routes in 2024 https://samchui.com/2025/01/02/top-10-busiest-international-routes-in-2024-2/ https://samchui.com/2025/01/02/top-10-busiest-international-routes-in-2024-2/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:59:45 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52498 In this article, we’ve compiled the Top 10 busiest international routes of 2024 based on seat capacity, flight frequency, and Available Seat Miles (ASMs), providing insights into the dynamic global aviation network. *Note that these routes are ranked based on total seat capacity. Data is sourced from Cirium. 1: Taipei (TPE) – Hong Kong (HKG) Total Seat Capacity in 2024: 6,574,383 seatsNumber of Flights: 26,402 flightsTotal ASMs: 3,293,765,883Major Airlines: Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, China Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines Retaining its […]

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