Av Geek Blog

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

In this blog post, I take a look at what we know about so far about the UPS MD-11 that crashed on takeoff in November 2025. I examine the suspected cause and aftermath of the crash and look at whether there is any relation between this crash and the crash of American Airlines flight 191 in 1979.

This blog post examine the final report of the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 and the safety recommendations that resulted from it.

In this post, I take a look at some aviation events which are scheduled to happen in 2026.

A lot has happened in aviation in 2025. From multiple aircraft crashes and other incidents, including the first hull loss of a Boeing 787 to large aircraft orders, the Paris Air Show, and even a hijacking, 2025 has clearly been a big year in aviation. In this blog post, I will take a look at some of the key events which have happened in 2025. This is not an exhaustive list, but contains some key aviation events.

The 2025 Dubai Airshow (DAS) took place at the Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) from the 17th - 21st November. The airshow featured different exhibitions and aircraft on display, including flying displays, and some interesting aircraft orders. In this blog post, I take a look at some of the key highlights of the airshow including some of the key aircraft orders that were placed during the week.

There is no alternative like the C-17, nothing else combines its range, payload and tactical flexibility. The C-130 Hercules cannot reach far enough and the C-5 Galaxy cannot land where cargo is needed. Additionally, commercial aircraft cannot handle the specialized cargo or the dangerous conditions and have strict loading requirements.

Aer Lingus, the flag carrier of Ireland, is hard to miss with its iconic shamrock tail sticking out at airports in Europe and North America. Based at Dublin airport, Aer Lingus focuses on connecting Europe and North America through Dublin. But did you know that Aer Lingus use to fly to Asia or that Ryanair tried to takeover Aer Lingus multiple times. In this blog post, I will be diving into the history of Aer Lingus and exploring how its has changed through the years.

This blog post will inform you about the iconic yet unique helicopter operated by militaries around the world - the CH-47 Chinook.

This double trip report is an account of a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Gatwick and the return flight as well.

I will take a look at the Star Alliance. I will examine how and when it formed and the airlines in it. I will also take a look at the benefits that this alliance has for its member airlines and the customers that fly with it.

I will take a look at the SkyTeam alliance. I will examine how and when it formed and the airlines in it. I will also take a look at the benefits that this alliance has for its member airlines and the customers that fly with it.

Airline alliances have many benefits for both passengers and the airlines. But what exactly are they? How did they come about? And what are the big three alliances? Over the next few blog posts, I will take a look at the three main alliances: Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance, including how they came about, what airlines are in each alliance and what airlines will be joining soon.