Tag Archives: KLM
Tag Archives: KLM
Aviation BusinessHow KLM kept flying during the pandemic
KLM has maintained a relatively impressive route network over the past year, even as its total number of flights took a hit. The robust network has been helped partly by cargo demand. Indeed, that’s a major factor keeping the largest planes in the KLM fleet busy, and keeping certain cities in the route map. Read More
By Gabriel Leigh
Just for FunThese are the longest domestic flights in the world
When most people think of a domestic flight they likely imagine a quick hop, maybe an hour or two. In some countries even an hour would have you crossing a border in any direction. Americans may think of longer legs given the size of the country – a 6-hour flight...
By Gabriel Leigh
Special Aircraft TrackingFollow the final KLM 747 flights
This weekend, KLM will operate its final Boeing 747 passenger flights, bringing an end to nearly 50 years of service with the airline. The 747 was scheduled to exit the fleet in 2021, but the impacts of COVID-19 flight restrictions and plummeting passenger demand have forced KLM to move the schedule forward. Read More
By Ian Petchenik
Special EventKLM celebrates its 100th annivesary
KLM celebrates its 100th anniversary today, making it the oldest airline in the world still operating with its original name. Founded on 7 October 1919, KLM’s first flight was conducted a few months later in May 1920. The first KLM flight was conducted with a leased De Haviland DH-16 from Aircraft Transport and Travel, a … Read More
By Ian Petchenik
AvTalk PodcastAvTalk Episode 6: An Update on the Mitsubishi MRJ from Japan
In Episode 6 we head to Japan for an interview with John Walton to get an update on the status of the Mitsubishi MRJ regional jet program. We also delve into the peculiarities of Japanese aviation. Read More
By Ian Petchenik
Special Aircraft TrackingThis Week in the Air—August 22-28
This past week was an eventful one for Flightradar24 and the aviation world. From great strides in our coverage to a host a special flights, here are some of the notable aviation events from the past week. Read More
By Ian Petchenik
Aviation Explainer SeriesMaking Sure an Aircraft is Ready to Fly
We often get questions when a plane seems to be flying in a strange pattern and going nowhere. Often times these are either training flights or test flights after maintenance. Airliner maintenance is a lot more than just changing tires and checking fluid levels—though there is a lot of that. We took a look through … Read More
By Ian Petchenik