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American Airlines Boeing 737-800
Oops: Dallas-New York American Airlines Flight Diverts 30 Minutes From Landing Due To Low Fuel

As the Boeing 737-800 approached New York, concerns arose about the aircraft's fuel levels, forcing the captain to divert to Philadelphia.

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Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-200 Taxiing
Spirit Slashes Fleet To 80 Planes: Can It Survive The Iran War Fuel Crisis?

The carrier significantly outperformed analyst expectations.

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How Many Hours Can A McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Fly Without Refueling?

Unraveling the secrets of the MD-11's maximum flight duration.

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How Many Miles Per Gallon Does An Airbus A350-1000 Get?

This article investigates the mpg that the A350-1000 gets, as well as the mpg for individual passengers.

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A closeup of the nose of a Concorde.
How Much Fuel Did Concorde Consume?

Fuel consumption up to four times that of the Boeing 747 was a problem throughout Concorde's operating life.

A China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747 just after taking off at JFK Airport.
How Much Fuel Does A Boeing 747 Hold?

The exact capacity varies between models, with several even containing additional fuel tanks in the tail.

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PIA 777 taking off from LHR
Pakistan’s PIA Overcomes Flight Disruptions Following Credit Boost

The airline has received an additional line of credit for fuel as it hopes to maintain its current operation.

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Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777 at JFK
Unable To Pay For Fuel Pakistan International Airlines Is Cutting Flights

Pakistan International Airlines' turmoil continues, as it cancels more flights due to unpaid fuel bills.

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Boeing 777 EcoDemonstrator Departing From Oshkosh
Fly-i: A New Global Standard For Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The initiative hopes to incentivize more sustainable decision-making in the aviation industry.

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Looking through an aircraft window as the plane dumps fuel
Why Do Commercial Planes Sometimes Dump Fuel?

Unless a flight has a severe problem or a medical emergency, pilots would rather keep flying in circles to burn off fuel rather than dump it.

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A worker fueling an aircraft at the airport.
Is Aviation Fuel Taxed? If Not, Why Not?

Depending on where in the world a jet is fueling up, the answer can vary wildly.

A refueling truck parked beneath a large twin engine aircraft.
Nigerian Authorities Warn Airlines Over Fuel Contamination Incidents

The NCAA is investigating fuel suppliers at three Nigerian airports.

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An Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flying in the sky.
Air New Zealand Boeing 787 Returns To Auckland Over Fuel Issue

The aircraft remains on the ground as engineers work to solve the discrepancy.

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Shell Truck With KLM Aircraft
In Conversation: How Shell Aviation Is Preparing To Meet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Demand
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Simple Flying caught up with Ashleigh McDougall, general manager for Shell Aviation’s business for Europe & Africa, to talk about the future of SAF.

American Airlines Boeing 737-823 N806NN (2)-1
United States Airlines Are Now Using As Much Fuel As 2019

The US has now returned to its pre-pandemic levels of fuel consumption.

Fiji Airways ATR Fiji Link ATR 72-600 cn 1146 F-WWEK
Fuel Shortage Impacts Fiji Airways Tuvalu Operations

Funafuti's aviation fuel shortage has restricted operations for its sole international connection.

A British Airways Boeing 787 about to land.
What Are The Biggest Expenses For Airlines?

Airlines have to monitor costs constantly.

Service crew refuels United Airlines jet plane for a quick turn around on tarmac at busy LAX Los Angeles airport.
The Importance Of Fuel Management: A Pilot's Perspective

One of the many aspects of flight that pilots must stay on top of.

Cathay Pacific Aircraft Parked
How Technology Is Driving Refueling Efficiency At Hong Kong Airport

Hong Kong is teaming up to offer the best fueling services across the board.

Vietnam Airlines Airbus A350-900
Vietnam Airlines Records $430 Million Loss On The Back Of Surging Fuel Costs

Vietnam Airlines reached 70% of pre-pandemic revenue last year. How will 2023 look for the Asian airline?

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