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MIAMI – After cutting off its regional arm in October 2020, Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) has regained permission to fly most of the routes left vacant by Cathay Dragon (KA). The permission, granted by Chinese mainland authorities, may be seen as a gesture of confidence towards CX.The carrier is actually struggling with problems linked to …
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MIAMI – Bahrain-based Gulf Air (GF) has in its sights the opening of medium-long haul routes in the European continent using the Airbus A321LR. The aircraft is the second of 17 ordered by the carrier. The A321LR will feature 16 flat-bed seats and 150 economy class seats, a setup which GF said is in-keeping with …
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MIAMI – Tata Boeing Aerospace, a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems (TAS), announced on February 5 a new Boeing 737 vertical fin production line in Telangana, India. Using modern robots and automation in manufacturing for the vertical fins, the Telangana Municipal Administration and Industries Minister K T Rama Rao described the announcement …
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LAGOS – Nigeria has lifted its Emirates Airlines (EK) suspension, imposed after the carrier sought additional COVID-19 tests for passengers from Nigeria. “The company can confirm that we will continue to operate services to Abuja and Lagos”, an Emirates spokesperson said. “The suspension has just been lifted, because they have complied with what we want,” …
Summary List Placement The future of transatlantic business class travel is arriving this summer as JetBlue Airways just unveiled its new Mint business class suites. JetBlue had already created a beloved business class product with Mint but vowed to step it up a notch on its transatlantic routes when the European expansion was first announced. …
Qantas uses low fares, meals, and flexibility to lure passengers. The Australian airline is offering unlimited flight changes for almost 12 months, discounted fares and upgraded service are part of a push to get Aussies flying again. READ: Qatar Airways world’s favourite airline. The airline launched the new initiatives with a one million seat airfare …
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One of the four 777X test aircraft has gone to Fairbanks Alsaka for cold soak tests as part of its certification program. WH004, registered N779XZ has ferried from Seattle to Fairbanks for a variety of tests. Aircraft need to be tested to examine how extreme cold affects various parts of the aircraft. read more ⇒ …
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MIAMI – Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison has announced that the country’s international arrival caps would return to a higher rate. However, the PM also argued that for the near future, the hotel quarantine process would proceed as before irrespective of vaccination process. The government decreased the cap at the beginning of 2021, after the …
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MIAMI – European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has released the numbers for its January 2021 deliveries, which are down a third from a year ago. Despite the common slow period of the year where aircraft deliveries are reduced to the minimum, with COVID-19 issues affecting world aviation this year, the numbers of aircraft delivered were also …
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MIAMI – The financial troubles affecting SAA (SA) forced it to discontinue its Perth-Johannesburg service, leaving it open for Qantas Airways’ (QF) to step in. Qantas Airways’ plans to fly a Perth (PER) to Johannesburg (JNB) route were abandoned in 2018 over a still ongoing disagreement with Perth Airport Authorities on which terminal QF should …
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ASL Airlines Ireland Boeing 737-8AS(BCF) with registration EI-DAD operating on behalf of Amazon Air, this is the same type of plane that S7 Airlines will soon operate. Photo: Alberto Cucini – @ac_avphoto A New Entry The entry into the freight market represents a MIAMI – S7 Airlines (S7) will soon launch freighter operations, as the …
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Summary List Placement Amtrak is celebrating 20 years of Acela this month as it prepares to take the service into the next-generation with new trainsets debuting next year. The high-speed line currently connects Washington and Boston with stops in every major city along the way and is a popular alternative to flying thanks to its …
Summary List Placement The Old No.77 Hotel is a boutique property in the Central Business District of New Orleans. With an industrial-chic appeal, it infuses a sense of place by highlighting local art and culture. I booked an entry-level room for just $71 plus taxes and fees, an excellent value. Read more: Is it …
MIAMI – With the BelugaXL entering service a year ago, Airbus is ready to phase out its A300-600ST transporters as it seeks extended-twin-engine-operations (ETOPS) approval for its new ‘whales’ to fly transatlantic. Pascal Vialleton, the BelugaXL chief engineer announced the news at the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) event held today. In the ‘Sir Arthur Marshall …
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Summary List Placement It’s been nearly a year since Frontier Airlines froze pilot hiring in March, at the start of what would be a crippling period for travel. But as aviation enters a new year focused on recovery, the ultra-low-cost carrier is ready to bring more pilots into the cockpit. The application window for Frontier’s …
MIAMI – Leisure airline Air Canada Rouge (RV) has announced it will terminate operations until further notice. The Air Canada (AC) division’s last flight will depart on February 8. Air Canada Rouge typically provides sun and leisure flights in areas such as the Caribbean, Mexico, and the southern United States. However, the Canadian government recently …
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MIAMI – Qatar Airways (QR) is set to drop its operational costs by around US$1.2bn, following the history Gulf reconciliation agreement. The airline’s flights have been reopened to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Bahrain airspace. During the state television interview on Tuesday, Akbar al-Baker, the airline’s executive chairman said the reopening of airspace following the …
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MIAMI – Air Senegal (HC) will add two European routes from their hub at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) within the next two months. Service to Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP), the airline’s first Italian route, will begin on February 17, while service to Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) in France will begin March 28. Senegal’s flag carrier …
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LONDON – On June 3, Air Serbia (JU) will start using Terminal 1 at the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York instead of Terminal 4. According to JU, Terminal 1 will become the most spacious and modern terminal at JFK. With 23 new gates, the upgraded terminal will be four times bigger …
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifies the Boeing 747SP in 1976. After a difficult start for the Boeing 747, caused by a series of problems with the Pratt And Whitney PW JT9D engines, the Jumbo Jet developed by Boeing and designed by Joe Sutter has achieved considerable commercial success. …
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Summary List Placement Due to COVID-19, many people are considering alternatives to flights and hotels for travel. A camper van is an increasingly alluring proposition for an affordable, socially-distanced vacation. We break down types of camper vans and the best camper van rentals to consider. Read more: The best RV rentals Table of Contents: …
MIAMI – HKG authorities are requiring that all returning crews from airlines operating at the airport must undergo a 14-day quarantine. The situation makes crews rotation and quarantine an equation with no solution. For a flying crew, homecoming is generally a relief and a well earned rest. But when returning to home base means getting …
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MIAMI – Alaska Airlines (AS) is now offering international fliers the possibility of streamlining their arrival process through uploading COVID-related information through VeriFLY mobile app, a company press release stated today. As stated in the release, “international guests arriving in the US can streamline their required COVID-19 documents starting Feb. 5” through the app, which offers …
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MIAMI – This year is the 21st anniversary of World Cancer Day, a charity initiative from the Union for International Cancer Control’s (UICC). Thanks to UICC, February 4 is known globally as #WorldCancerDay and #IAmAndIWill, the current World Cancer Day theme. The initiative’s goal to raise worldwide cancer awareness, improving education and catalyzing personal, collective and …
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Summary List Placement Boston is New England’s top urban destination, loaded with historic attractions and museums. Airbnbs are an appealing lodging option, offering easier social distancing, as well as good value. We rounded up highly-rated, private Airbnbs across Boston, ranging from $81 to $233 per night. Read more: Are Airbnbs safe? We spoke to …
MIAMI – Belavia Belarusian Airlines’ (B2) new appointed General Director Igor Nikolaevich Cherginets presented the plans for the future of the carrier, which includes strategies such as digitalization, new modern world practices and most important, the update of its fleet. The Belarusian carrier seeks to modernise its fleet by ceasing operations of all classic models …
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MIAMI – UK regional airline Eastern Airways (T3) announced today that it is launching two new routes to Gibraltar (GIB). Beginning in late May, the carrier will connect Gibraltar with Southampton (SOU) and Birmingham (BHX) on a twice weekly schedule. The inaugural flight from Southampton on May 24 will be the first-ever flight between the …
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