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Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium (HQ) was founded on this day in 2001 in an attempt for the leisure group to tap into the Belgian leisure market. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air NZ has been named Design Airline of the Year Oceania 2022 at this year’s TheDesignAir awards, with the announcement of a new cabin product in 2024 and the introduction of a new culinary proposition and sustainable serviceware. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first Stunning videos of Emirates A380 crosswind …

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The glory days of Air India are set to return with a mega order for up to 500 aircraft according to a new report from Reuters. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first Stunning videos of Emirates A380 crosswind landings Travolta’s 707 is closer to its final home in Australia The …

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Despite rumours of fuel running dry by Sunday evening, MCO has told Airways that the airport “is not out of fuel.” read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The significance of the find of the landing trunnion gear door is the damage to BOTH sides of the door which indicates that the landing gear was highly likely to be extended on impact. According to the Godfrey-Gibson report “the level of damage with fractures on all sides and the extreme force of the penetration …

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Ever wondered what causes turbulence during a flight? We take an in-depth look at its causes and why there is nothing to fear. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

As well as expanding its Northeast Alliance offering with JetBlue (B6), American Airlines (AA) has unveiled expansion to its long-haul program. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

In the latest spat with Heathrow Airport, Virgin boss Shai Weiss has said that the price cap only has the interests of the “monopolistic airport” in mind. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

In November, we caught up with two of the surviving flight attendants from Eastern Airlines Flight 401, discussing that fateful night and honoring those who perished in a new memorial. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Qantas (QF) has returned to the Sydney (SYD)-Seoul (ICN) route for the first time in almost 15 years. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air India (AI) is reportedly in the final stages of signing a deal with Boeing for up to 150 of its 737 MAX jets. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Canada Jetlines (AU) has launched its new non-stop service from Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR), but faces stiff competition on the route. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, National Airlines (NA) operated the United States first jet-powered domestic flight in 1958, beating American Airlines (AA) by a month. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

We join Jeb and Susanne Brooks on their test flight of Air NZ’s new nonstop flight from New York to Auckland. Jeb Brooks gave Air NZ top marks with a score of 23 out of 25. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first Stunning videos of Emirates A380 crosswind landings Travolta’s …

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Vietjet is offering hundreds of thousands of 99% promotional codes and VND200,000 e-vouchers up for grabs to welcome the year’s last double day 12.12.   Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first The Vietjet 24-hour sale on December 12, 2022, can be unlocked by applying the code “VJ1212” on the official …

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The Economics Times is reporting that Tata is close to ordering up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as part of a major revamp of the Air India airline group. That group now includes Vistara after Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons (Tata) agreed to a deal, with SIA also investing INR 20,585 million (S$360 …

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JetBlue and American Airlines pin the success of the new routes to their extensive Northeast Alliance. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

SOFIA will continue to engage a new generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers at the Pima Air & Space Museum. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

TAP Air Portugal (TP) has been forced to cancel 360 flights as the first of two days of strike action begins by its beleaguered flight attendants. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Etihad (EY) is returning four of its ten Airbus A380s to service to be used on its flagship service to London Heathrow. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

No, the plane is not on fire. This is what happens when an Airbus A350 bursts through low clouds and the beacon is on. Joe Addona took the picture of the A350 on December 7, 2022, at Montreal Airport. It is an Air France A350, F-HTYL, operating from Montreal to Paris. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com …

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United Airlines is set to place a historic order for over 100 Boeing 787s on Tuesday, December 13, according to Reuters. The global news service reported that “Chicago-based United late on Thursday invited reporters to a “historic announcement” on Tuesday at the Boeing South Carolina factory that builds the 787 at an event that will …

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Air India (AI) will spend over US$400m to upgrade the cabin interiors of its wide-body fleet. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Qantas’ Dallas-Fort Worth-Melbourne route will complement the airline’s already-existing route between DFW and Sydney. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

With two A320neo aircraft on the way, Brussels Airlines’ board of directors is ready to take two more in 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airbus has tested the SeaWing on its ships that transport large aircraft parts between Europe and the U.S. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

A french built aircraft became the first airliner to make a fully computerised controlled landing in the US on this day in 1964. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”