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MIAMI – Norwegian Air Shuttle (NZ) has today emerged from bankruptcy protection with a smaller fleet and its debt almost completely wiped out, though the budget carrier still faces tougher competition and continued unknowns stemming from the ongoing pandemic. As for the group, DY had also declared bankruptcy for its French and Italian branches. On …
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Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky With the CDC declaring travel in the US safe for fully vaccinated individuals, many are eager to get back out there and start booking vacations. And though some European countries are finally welcoming US tourists again, early summer travel trends show that many are continuing to prioritize …
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MIAMI – Faradair Aerospace, one of the leading companies focused on bringing electrical airliners into reality, is about to reach a new milestone. According to FutureFlight, Faradair’s CEO has announced that the construction of its Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft (BEHA) and structural engineering work are approaching a crucial stage. Recently, the firm acquired key suppliers, …
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MIAMI – Some more good news this week in commercial aviation. Flydubai (FZ), the government-owned budget airline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is asking furloughed workers to return to the airline starting in June. A story on thenationalnews.com says that chief executive Ghaith Al Ghaith has given employees a “schedule to start coming back…[These are] …
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How we flew in the jet-set era of the 1960s with dominos and fine wines. There was plenty of room but not much in-flight entertainment so it was a good book, chess, cards, or dominos to keep us amused. And meals were a grand affair even in economy! Here are a few Airlineratings.com archive images …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, The Gasuden Koken, aka the Kōken-ki, a 1930s Japanese long-range research aircraft, performed its maiden flight in 1937. The type was designed by the Tokyo Gas and Electric Industry (also known as Gasuden) to set a closed-circuit world record of 11,651 km (7,240 mi) in March 1938. The Kōken-ki could carry …
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MIAMI – Qantas (QF) and sister airline Jetstar (JQ) are gaining momentum on their resumption of domestic services by deploying widebodies and opening new routes on the homefront. Awaiting better times for international travel, the two airlines have added several new routes to the domestic network, namely Townsville (TSV) to Adelaide (ADL), Melbourne (MEL), Sydney …
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MIAMI – The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that the Mexican government does not meet ICAO safety requirements. The FAA has therefore downgraded Mexico’s ranking to Category 2 from Category 1 after a reassessment of the country’s civil aviation authority. Although the new rating permits Mexican airlines to maintain current service to the US, …
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MIAMI – According to a press release from Boeing, SMBC Aviation Capital will acquire 14 more Boeing 737 MAX 8 to expand its portfolio. The lessor is increasing its 737 MAX inventory as airlines around the world prepare for a proper return to commercial aviation. Global airlines are focusing on modernizing their narrowbody fleets as …
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Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Long a favorite summer retreat for the New England set, Cape Cod attracts millions of visitors to its golden beaches, historic villages, and rolling dunes sprinkled with gray-shingled cottages. Choosing a great Cape Cod hotel makes it easy to take advantage of all its offerings, either by …
MIAMI – Dana Air (9J) and Ibom Air (QI) have signed a milestone codeshare agreement, a first in Nigeria between two domestic air carriers. Represented by Obi Mbanuzuo, Chief Operating Officer and Accountable Manager of 9J, and George Uriesi, Chief Operating Officer of QI, the two airlines signed the agreement at the QI corporate headquarters at …
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MIAMI – European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is preparing to mark a new milestone with a lightweight pair of wings made of composite materials. Airbus decided to increase the total performance of its A320 family ten years ago. It prioritized fuel economy and launched the A320 NEO, which featured more fuel-efficient engines. As a result, absolute …
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AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has appeared on Sky News to discuss the hijack of the Ryanair 737 to Belarus and vaccine passports on Sky News. See the interview here According to Aviation Herald a Ryanair Sun Boeing 737-800, operating flight FR-4978 from Athens (Greece) to Vilnius (Lithuania) with 126 passengers and 6 crew, was intercepted …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, two Concorde supersonic airliners landed at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in 1976. The Concorde in British Airways (BA) colors and the other in Air France (AF) colors are the first SSTs to visit the US. The arrival of the two inbound flights at IAD was a huge deal. Hundreds …
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MIAMI – An emailed bomb threat mandated a two-hour delay this morning on a Lufthansa (LH) flight from Minsk (MSQ)to Frankfurt (FRA). Aerotime Hub and Reuters report that an Airbus A319, registered as D-AIBD, was about to operate flight LH1487 from Minsk, Belarus, to Frankfurt, Germany. Authorities at MSQ received an email from an unidentified …
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Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky With its Bernini fountains, preserved treasures of the ancient world, and maze of cobblestone streets framed by pastel-colored buildings, Rome is defined by its unique blend of beauty and history. There are must-see, awe-inspiring sights such as the Sistine Chapel, the Spanish Steps, and the Colosseum, but …
MIAMI – Emirates Airlines (EK) CEO Sir Tim Clark was candid in a recent interview about the Boeing 777x, stating that the Dubai-based airline would refuse deliveries of the jet if it doesn’t meet contractual performance commitments. “We will not accept an [aircraft] unless it is performing 100% to contract,” Clark said, speaking in a …
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Miami – Travelers looking to fly on a Mexican airline might want to think twice, as major news outlets report that the FAA is downgrading the country. Both CNBC and Reuters report that the FAA is planning to downgrade the safety rating of Mexican carriers. The act comes after a lengthy review of Mexican civil …
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Summary List Placement Teaching a 27-year-old aircraft how to fly on its own was the easy part for Marc Piette and his team at Xwing. The real challenge is how to get the technology flying on commercial aircraft, and accepted by the public. Piette had the idea to conquer self-flying aircraft when driving from San …