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Cathay Pacific A350-1000. Photo: Noah Pitkin/Airways A Return to Cold War Flying In March 2022, global airlines found themselves banned from flying over parts of the world due to airspace blockades and sanctions brought forward by the Ukraine crisis. CX specifically said that it would not route flights through Russian airspace, avoiding the area despite …
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DALLAS – Flybe (BE) has scrapped plans for a return to the Isle of Man (IOM) this winter. The airline was scheduled to relaunch flights today, October 30, to Belfast City (BHD) and London Heathrow (LHR). But delays in the delivery of new aircraft have again caused the operator to delay the restart until next …
Richard Kreider has taken a stunning image of an Emirates 777-300ER framed by the moon on approach to Perth Airport from Dubai. Mr Kreider took the photo in August when the moon was at 96 per cent one day before the full moon which is called the Full Sturgeon Moon. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter …
Our special guest editor Sam Chui recalls his Concorde flight from 2003 just six months before the magnificent jet was retired forever. The Concorde was on everyone’s bucket list and still inspires today at museums across the globe. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first <iframe title="My Ultimate Flight – Flying …
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DALLAS – Aircraft are the most important and valuable assets of an airline. Of course, no carrier is able to make a profit without flying aircraft, so the convenient and efficient use that companies make of their fleets is one of the most crucial factors that determine whether a carrier will or will not survive …
DALLAS – Frankfurt-based Lufthansa Group (LH) made an operating profit of €1.1bn in the third quarter of this year, thanks largely to passenger air travel demand remaining strong. More than 33 million passengers used the airlines of the Lufthansa Group between July and September, compared to 20 million last year, according to the Q322 report. As …
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DALLAS – Finland’s national airline Finnair (AY), has reported its first positive quarterly operating result for almost three years. Strong demand and an overhaul in its strategy have allowed the airline to post a profit of €35.2 million ($35 million) for Q3 2022. Passenger numbers increased by 255.9% to 2.8 million, with passenger load factor …
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A dramatic video has been captured of an engine fire on Indigo flight 6E-2131 which was taking off from Delhi. All passengers and crew were evacuated safely. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first IndiGo flight 6E-2131 Delhi to Bangalore while take off at the Delhi airport tonight. BTW I’m also …
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Hold onto your coffee and get ready for a rough ride into Anchorage Alaska on a Boeing 747 Freighter. Despite the challenging turbulence, the Boeing 747 pilots do a superb job. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first About AirlineRatings.com read more ⇒ Source:: AirlineRatings.Com
The world’s biggest plane the Stratolaunch Model 351 (Roc) carried the Talon-A hypersonic test spacecraft aloft today from the Mojave Desert. The flight will focus on measuring the aerodynamic loads on the Talon-A vehicle while mated to Roc. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first Easyjet brings back the Fearless Flyer …
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DALLAS – For the German giant, Lufthansa (LH), preparations are underway for a strong summer 2023 season, and one of the key moves in getting the job done is bringing back the Airbus A380. This year’s summer saw pent-up demand that shocked many from the airline industry and airline bosses on witnessing this, looked at …
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A new paper into the recent loss of a Cessna 551 Citation has confirmed the MH370 WSPRnet tracking which is expected to lead to a new search for the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 that disappeared in 2014, in 2023/4. The 142-page paper authored by Richard Godfrey and Hannes Coetzee states that “in previous papers, we …
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DALLAS – Air Canada’s (AC) solid third-quarter results correlate with the airline’s ongoing network restoration and improved operational performance. The airline’s President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rousseau has stated that the third quarter financial results stem from the carrier’s “modern and efficient fleet, leading products and services, and an incredible team of employees.” The …
DALLAS – Utah-based airline SkyWest (OO) announced a US$48m profit (US$0.96 per diluted share) for the third quarter ending September 30, 2022. The feat was achieved amid a “crew imbalance” stemming from global pilot shortages, said chief executive Chip Childs on October 27, 2022. The regional carrier—which contracts with Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines …
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DALLAS – Air France-KLM has said it is interested in taking a stake in TAP Air Portugal (TP). At the group’s Q3 press conference, Chief Executive Officer Ben Smith stated that TP might be an “option.” This comes as the Portuguese government looks for an industry backer for its flag carrier, which it rescued during …
DALLAS – The Air France-KLM Group has announced an operating profit of €1.02 billion (US$1.02 billion) for the third quarter of July to September. Net income also rose to €460 million (US$457 million), an increase of €653 million (US$649 million) compared to last year. Group revenues now stand at €8.1 billion (US$8 billion), and a …
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DALLAS – Airbus has announced its adjusted earnings for the third quarter of 2022, increasing profits to €599 million (US$596 million). For the first nine months of the year, revenues had also increased by 5% to €2.87 billion (US$2.85 billion). Revenues for its commercial aircraft business also rose 8% to €26.6 billion (US$26.4 billion) for …
DALLAS – International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a third-quarter operating profit of €1.2 billion (US$1.19 billion). This compared to an operating loss of €452 million (US$449 million) for the same period last year. IAG, which is made up of Aer Lingus (EI), British Airways (BA), Iberia (IB), Level (IB) and Vueling (VY), said that …
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has launched an attack on Qantas as he strives to get double the access to Australian airports with 21 flights a week. Mr Al Baker was speaking on SkyNews Australia. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first Easyjet brings back the Fearless Flyer course About …
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About AirlineRatings.com Aviation Spotters Online Member Brenden Scott visited London Heathrow last week and spent a little time doing some night photography. The camera used was the Canon R5, most images are ISO 5000, Shutter of 1/30th and F2.8 for those who are interested. Edited with DXO and Adobe Photoshop. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter …
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Also, the Al Mourjan lounge was recognised for its outstanding culinary excellence and was awarded the World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining. In a further endorsement of its leading role not just in global aviation, but also within a highly competitive region, Qatar Airways was also announced as Best Airline in the Middle East by …
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NickFlightX has captured some amazing videos of parallel runway operations and SFO -San Francisco airport. Sit back with a cuppa and enjoy the show with three of his best and a compilation at the bottom of the story. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first Easyjet brings back the Fearless Flyer …
Boeing is celebrating 10 years of testing a range of more than 200 technologies to reduce aviation’s impact on the environment. The latest aircraft a Boeing 777-200ER is testing 30 new technologies. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first Easyjet brings back the Fearless Flyer course #TBT Since 2012, our Boeing …
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(@scottiebateman) A stunning supersonic pass performed by a US Navy F-18 has been caught on video from the bridge of a US carrier. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first Easyjet brings back the Fearless Flyer course Ouch…that boom’s gonna hurt your ears. This is a real supersonic pass of the …
DALLAS – Fueled by a rebound in international demand, Capital A Berhad, formally known as the AirAsia group, has posted positive results for the third quarter of 2022. In a press release, the Malaysian-based group reported its four airlines experienced an international load factor of 86%, the highest result since the global pandemic. Their domestic …
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DALLAS – Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) stated on Tuesday that he wanted to allow foreign airlines to serve domestic routes in Mexico to increase competition and lower prices. Mexican law currently prohibits foreign airlines from operating solely domestic flights. For example, an American airline can currently fly from New York to Cancun, …
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DALLAS – Following shareholder approval, International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed an order for 37 additional A320neo aircraft. The latest order follows earlier agreements in March and June 2022 for 22 A320neo Family (17 A320neo, 5 A321neo) aircraft, bringing the total for the year to 59 single-aisle aircraft. The A320neo Family incorporates cutting-edge technologies such …