About Matthew Austin Ryan
Matt's eyes have been turned to the sky for as long as he can remember. A former newspaper editor, Matt is a lifelong avgeek whose earliest memories include talking aviation with his grandfather, a retired US Air Force pilot. Matt has lived in Greece, Czechia, and Germany for studies and for work, and is currently based in the US, near Dallas. Matt recently took the plunge to become a pilot himself and is transitioning into an aviation career.
Norwegian's UNICEF Partnership: Everything You Need To Know
Norwegian Air's long-standing partnership with UNICEF Norway has raised millions of dollars and provided six humanitarian flights.
Beautiful: The World's 5 Most Architecturally Spectacular Airports
These stunning airports represent not only impressive architecture but also the local cultures and histories of their surrounding regions.
Top 5: The Classiest Amenity Kits In 2023
We take a look at some of the best amenity kits for first and business class travelers available today.
A Business Jet That Can Go Supersonic: Meet Bombardier’s Global 8000
Bombardier's Global 8000 broke the sound barrier during testing and will be the fastest purpose-built business jet.
Wizz Air Faces Criticism After Refusing To Fly Ukrainian War Veteran
A wounded Ukrainian war veteran was removed from a flight home after receiving medical attention in Israel.
Passenger Left To Scrub Blood Off Floor Of Air France Boeing 777
A traveler aboard a transatlantic flight with Air France from Paris to Toronto found something appalling on his flight.
As The Tour De France Takes Off, Here’s How Aviation Brings It To The World
Broadcasts from the Tour de France are made possible by relay and aerial footage aircraft circling the skies above the race.
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport To Inaugurate New Runway
Delhi's airport is opening its fourth runway, making it the only airport in India with more than three.
The Dassault Falcon 10X: What To Expect From This Gamechanging Private Jet
Dassault's new ultra-long-range business jet interior will steal the show.
The Unspoken Rules Of Air Travel: A Survey Reveals All
A new study discovers what passengers in North America find most frustrating about their fellow travelers.
What Is Jet Card Membership & How Does It Work?
Jet cards give their holders fixed rates and predictability on a range of aircraft in exchange for up-front payment.
Miami Air International Plans A Pan Am Museum In Its 1920s Hangar
A group is fighting to preserve Pan Am's first hangar as a museum dedicated to the airline, even as the airport considers its eventual demolition.
The Harrier Jump Jet: How Does It Hover?
Developed in the 1960s, the Harrier jump jet is a VTOL attack jet that is still in use by major military forces today.
Airline Ground Crew Employee Dies At San Antonio Airport
A ground member employed by Delta Air Lines contractor, Unifi, passed away Friday evening at San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, Texas.
Airlines Warned As 5G Deadline Approaches Again
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gives airlines a final warning to update equipment before boosted 5G signals begin July 1.
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 Tires Burst On Takeoff In Hong Kong
CX880 aborted takeoff this morning, leading to a precautionary evacuation and 11 injuries.
Rare Quadjet: The Story Of The Ilyushin Il-80 'Maxdome'
The Ilyushin Il-80 is Russia's 'doomsday' plane that would carry the nation's top leadership in the event of a nuclear war.
Which Airlines Are The Most Likely To Allocate Adjacent Seats To Passengers Under The Same Booking?
Seat reservation fees are a common element of booking airline tickets. Are they necessary if passengers want to sit together?
Can Private Jets Also Be Used For Cargo Transportation?
Though usually dedicated to business and luxury passenger travel, private jets can provide an alternative for shipping challenging cargo.
Next-Generation Fighter: A Brief Guide To The Proposed BAE Systems Tempest
Part of the multinational Global Combat Air Programme, The Tempest is BAE Systems' answer to the need for sixth-generation fighter jets.