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Rada Airlines’ IL-62 at Debrecen Airport – Photo: Miklós Budai / Airways. Instagram: LONDON – Last Friday, Airways was present at Debrecen Airport (DEB), where an Ilyushin IL-62 landed, resuming cargo traffic at the airport. Rada Airlines’ (RDA) IL-62 landed at DEB, following a flight from Dubai Al Maktoum (DWC) carrying automotive parts. Debrecen Airport …
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Serious concerns have been raised about the efficacy of some vaccines to the new South African strain of COVID-19. In a report “Commercial Aircraft Recovery: Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again” New York-based analyst Bernstein warns that just as some parts of the world (US, EU) open up as the …
Boeing has slashed its flagship 777X backlog by almost 40 percent to just 191 jets in a 10-K filing. The company’s website lists 309 firm sales but the latest delay to the jet’s debut now set for late 2023 has given some airlines the options of exiting the program and over 100 orders are at …
Summary List Placement The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is an iconic property featuring indoor canals with gondolas. The huge, all-suite hotel has implemented impressive and thorough new COVID-19 protocols. I recently booked an entry-level room for $127, plus taxes and daily resort fees. Read more: Is it safe to stay in a hotel right …
MIAMI – FlyDubai Cargo (FZ) reached a new landmark as the local authority granted approvals for dangerous goods from February 1, 2021. General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) authorized FZ to transport dangerous goods from this February. The airline already transport general cargo, courier, live animals, postal mail, perishable goods, priority cargo and essential cargo. The Airline commits to supply its customers …
MIAMI – Several airlines including Spirit Airlines (NK) and Southwest Airlines (WN) have filed complaints citing competitive concerns about the new American Airlines (AA) and JetBlue (B6) partnership. In July 2020, AA and B6 announced a strategic partnership involving Boston (BOS), New York (JFK/LGA), and Newark (EWR). This agreement paves the way for both airlines …
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MIAMI – GKN Aerospace and key technological and academic heads have gathered in the UK to revolutionize aviation propulsion. The project maintains GKN Aerospace’s position at the forefront of next generation of sustainable aircraft technology. Thus, a US$74m (£54m) collaborative technological program aims to advance hydrogen technology and accelerate aerospace de-carbonisation to zero emissions. The …
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LONDON – Ryanair Holdings (FR) today reported a Q3 loss of €306m (US$369.91m), compared to a PY Q3 profit of €88m (US$106.38m). Features of this 3-month period to 31 December included: Q3 traffic fell from 36m to 8m (-78%). €3.5bn cash at Q4 (31 Deccember). Cost reduction & liquidity management continues at all Group airlines. …
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Amex has added generous dining and wireless credits to eligible Delta, Hilton, and Marriott cards. Depending on the card, you could earn up to $220 in credits per category this year, split monthly. These are Amex Offers, so you’ll have to activate them online through your American Express …
MIAMI – Fly Angola (FLA) is back in the Angolan sky with a single Embraer ERJ-145 STD and plans to expand its fleet with another ERJ-145 and a smaller ERJ-120 are on hold awaiting the offset of COVID-19 pandemic. Fly Angola took advantage of the forced stop to its activities (March 2020) to have its …
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MIAMI – On January 29, a Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A330 finished its landing run in deep snow without leaving the runway at New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Japan. The incident caused no injuries or damage. The aircraft apparently got stuck at the beginning of a taxiway not yet cleared of snow. After unsuccessfully trying …
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Summary List Placement JetBlue Airways is making its European debut this year and just unveiled the new business class product that will fly its top customers across the pond in style. The “Mint Suites,” as JetBlue calls them, are fully enclosed seats that seek to give customers an abundance of privacy for the transatlantic crossing …
The only possible conclusion from an oceanographic and recovered debris perspective is that MH370 lies in the southern Indian Ocean. That is the verdict from the highly respected Oceanographer Professor Charitha Pattiaratchi who is based at the University of Western Australia. Prof. Pattiaratchi, who has been published in over 300 scientific journals tells Airlineratings.com that …
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Blaine Gibson with some positively identified MH370 debris. Critically the two largest pieces – the flaperon and flap – were positively identified as from MH370. The man who has found over half of all the known debris from MH370 is concerned that conspiracy theories still abound over the tragic loss that claimed 239 lives almost …
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MIAMI – During an all-channel TV intervention, M. Jean Castex, France Prime Minister, announced new restrictions to the present curfew. In an effort to fight the on spread of new variants of the COVID-19 – British and South African – and avoid a general confinement, The French PM detailed several new measures, two of which …
MIAMI – TAP Air Portugal (TP) has confirmed it would suspend more operations than previously scheduled in February after major cuts in November. The move follows the announcement of new travel restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Compared with the same month last year, TP will suspend 93% of its operations in …
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MIAMI – The oldest Airbus A320 in operations, MSN number 29, is 31 years and 8 months old. This aircraft belongs to Jordan Aviation (R5). As of December 2020, there were 9,160 A320 family aircraft in commercial service with over 330 operators. This Airbus A320-200 was delivered to Ansett Airlines (AN) on April 21, 1989, with …
Departing view of Amerijet cargo terminal on the north side of MIA from a Delta MD-88 in 2019. Photo: © Brent Foster – @5starflight Premium Service The facility will include 24-hour service, private rooms and showers, premium dining options, conference facilities, a spa, and an outdoor deck. When passengers have to get to their commercial …
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Summary List Placement If you’re looking for a lush and expensive getaway distanced from other people, Waldorf Astoria’s latest private island offering may be the perfect place for you. The luxury hotel chain already has a nearby $1,700-a-night resort in the Maldives that was launched in 2019, but if you’re looking for more exclusivity and …
MIAMI – India’s SpiceJet (SG) and Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines (JX) have both received approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to commence flights to the United States. In November 2020, low-cost carrier SpiceJet applied to launch flights from India to the United States, notably with a fleet of Boeing 737s. SpiceJet intends to promptly …
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Summary List Placement The private terminal at Los Angeles International Airport where the wealthy spend thousands to avoid the is getting a facelift. PS, formerly known as the Private Suite, completed an overhaul that sees a redesign for its 13 suites accompanied by a new assortment of curated art. Design consultant Cliff Fong is spearheading …
Summary List Placement If you’re a gamer who’s been looking for a safe getaway during COVID-19, maybe this will peak your interest: 7-Eleven is Airbnb-ing overnight stays at its new “luxury” 7-Eleven Evolution Store that’s been upgraded with a gaming setup. The 7-Eleven Evolution Stores are intended to be an “experiential testing ground” for customers to …
Three factors that will play out this year will be pivotal in giving Boeing the green light to launch its next airliner – the 220-270 seat Boeing 797. As this article is written it is inconceivable to consider Boeing, with record losses for 2020, would be in a position to launch the 797 within 12 …
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Etihad Airways has reaffirmed its commitment to the Australian market and its mission to reconnect families and Australian citizens stranded abroad. The airline said that following the latest UK government directives, all passenger flights operating through the UAE to the UK have been suspended until further notice. Despite these restrictions, Etihad says it will continue …
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MIAMI – Low-cost carrier SpiceJet (SG) has announced 20 new domestic flights, of which 16 will connect Jaipur to various cities of India. Other cities include Dehradun, Amritsar, Udaipur and Delhi, among others. The airline will also connect Jaipur with Goa via Surat. The remaining four flights would be the Kolkata-Pakyong route. This will be …
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MIAMI – As a result of Canada’s updated restrictions on international travel, Air Transat (TS) has suspended scheduled flights until April 30. The Airline also announced today its passenger repatriation operations will take place within two weeks. Although TS suspended all flights to Toronto on January 28, the new restrictions now affect all its scheduled flights. According to the airline’s website, …
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Summary List Placement Some of Canada’s largest airlines — Air Canada, WestJet Airlines, Air Transat, and Sunwing — have agreed to temporarily suspend flights to Mexican and Caribbean destinations in response to the country’s ongoing COVID-19 concerns. On January 29, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the travel ban agreement will be effective starting January …