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Etihad Airways has released its preliminary traffic statistics for February 2024, experiencing significant passenger growth. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Singapore Airlines has unveiled a revamped Premium Economy Class which includes an improved and expanded selection of food and beverage options, as well as a new amenity kit. These will be available on flights from March 31, 024 and Premium Economy Class customers will now be offered a glass of Charles de Cazanove Brut Tradition …

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American ULCC Frontier Airlines has opened a new crew base at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

JetBlue has expanded its transatlantic offerings by introducing new nonstop flights from New York and Boston to Dublin. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

On March 9, 2024, Hawaiian Airlines held a special preview of its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Los Angeles, California. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air have recently implemented a new codeshare partnership, effective March 15, 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airbus has launched a new initiative designed to revolutionize the airfreight industry named the OpenCargoLab. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Commercial aviation has transformed the way we connect, explore, and conduct business on a global scale. From the Wright brothers’ pioneering flight to the modern era of jets and advanced technology, the aviation industry has undergone remarkable evolution. The Dawn of Flight: The story of commercial aviation traces back to the Wright brothers’ historic flight …

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China Airlines recently announced that it has signed an agreement to sell five Boeing 747 cargo aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Saudi Air Connectivity Program has partnered with China Eastern Airlines to launch a new air route between Shanghai and Riyadh. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Cathay Pacific Airways has reported its full-year financial report for 2023 and announced a return to profitability, read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The last Condor Boeing 767 passenger flight has landed at Frankfurt Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airways examines Riyadh Air’s progress in its first year, and looks ahead to what we can anticipate leading up to Spring 2025. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Airbus A380 first took to the skies in 2007. The last A380 rolled off the production line in 2022. What happened in these 15 years? read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air New Zealand has announced a temporary suspension of its Chicago flights due to Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine issues. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

In an era where air travel can be more than just reaching a destination and encompass the actual journey itself, Cathay Pacific stands at the forefront of innovation and luxury in the aviation industry. The anticipation mounts as the renowned airline unveils a glimpse into its latest endeavor: the all-new Business Class experience, aptly named …

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How would you feel relaxing mid flight if you knew both your pilots were asleep at the helm? Well, this is exactly what happened on a 2.5 hour Batik Air flight last week. According to a report from the transport ministry, when the flight ascended to 36,000 feet roughly thirty minutes post-takeoff, the 32-year-old pilot …

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Ukraine has begun official negotiations with aviation regulators to resume international operations. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Falcon Aviation has partnered with Archer to launch eVTOL air services connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg today held a briefing alongside FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker to discuss the Biden administration’s funding request for the FAA in fiscal year 2025. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Loganair has temporarily postponed the launch of new routes and flights until it achieves a better on-time performance. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

London Heathrow Airport reported its busiest February ever, handling over 5.8 million passengers. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Fifty passengers have been injured on a LATAM 787 operating from Sydney to Auckland when the aircraft struck severe turbulence. Of the 50, 13 were taken to hospital with one in a serious condition. From Flightradar24 data it appears the 787 encountered two events – the worst just before the descent into Auckland when the …

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Now VARA is looking ahead to the next phase of its growth flagging an order for new regional jets in the Airbus A220-100 or Embraer E190E2. The new regional jets will replace the airline’s remaining Fokker 100 aircraft. In 2021, VARA undertook a review of various options to replace the F100s and acquired a fleet …

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Tourists staying at top private islands can now enjoy fast-track service at Velana International Airport in the Maldives. It comes at a premium price which is easily affordable for guests who spend thousands of dollars per night in one of the world’s most popular beach destinations. Ever-increasing demand for the island nation has recently caused …

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Today, in 2004, Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier HK Express was founded. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

American Airlines is set to introduce Boeing 787 flights from New York later this year. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”