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DALLAS – For many years, UK carrier bmi (BD) was a thorn in the side of flag-carrier British Airways (BA). BD was the second biggest operator at BA’s London Heathrow (LHR) fortress. But one area where bmi could not compete was on the lucrative transatlantic routes. For many years, its owner, Sir Michael Bishop, battled …
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DALLAS – Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Silver Airways (3M), has retired its last Saab 340B ‘Plus’ from service. In a Tweet, the airline said it wanted to thank the “dedicated Team members of Silver and Seaborne that operated these airplanes and our passengers for the past 10 years.” Thank you for flying with us …
Air NZ has called out Emirates for sending up its advert which featured Dave the goose who loves to fly with the kiwi airline. Emirates has just launched Gerry the flying goose to tout its long-haul product over that of Air NZ. Below is the original Air NZ advert launched in 2016 and then we …
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DALLAS – This week, Brazilian oil company Petrobras reduced the price of aviation gas oil (AVGAS) for distributors by 15.7%. It is a trend also seen by Jet Fuel. It’s the second time in recent weeks that this state-run oil company has decided to lower gasoline prices for the aviation industry, following a reduction of …
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DALLAS – To reduce noise and air pollution, Israel will ban the Boeing 747 and comparable four-engine aircraft as of March 31, 2023, the country’s airports authority announced on Sunday. The authority said it had already informed airlines that they would not be permitted to land huge aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) near Tel …
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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, Anglo-French Concorde made its first-ever trans-Atlantic crossing in 1971 to the South American country of Brazil. Concorde 001 (F-WTSS) left Toulouse as part of a two-week tour of South America, bound for Rio de Janeiro. The aircraft had been routed via the Cape Verde islands, Cayenne, and São Paulo. Total …
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DALLAS – In what appeared to be a low-key launch with no formal press release, KLM (KL) announced the introduction of their new Premium Comfort Class on August 31 with a single tweet. The new cabin is pitched to target the premium economy segment of the market. Before its inauguration, passengers travelling in Economy could pay extra …
Airline Videos has captured an awesome video of thunderstorms that lasted for hours at SkyHarbor Airport in Phoenix Arizona. A monsoon thunderstorm lit up the night skies (and the cameras at Airline Videos Live) on September 1st, 2022. This stunning show of lightning lasted for hours, but we’ve compiled some of the highlights here for …
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Perhaps only seen from above by a few lucky pilots. Photographed by even fewer. The return flight was more than spectacular as the last light of day was illuminating a handful of summits in gentle hues of pink and orange. Skies to the south were exceptionally clear and I nudged my colleague by his shoulders: …
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DALLAS – Strong winds caused by Super Typhoon Hinnamnor, which is moving toward Japan’s southern Okinawan islands, have forced local officials to issue evacuation orders and airlines to cancel flights. Separate advisories from local authorities stated that inhabitants of Okinawa’s Miyakojima and Ishigaki cities were advised to leave their houses before the winds grew stronger …
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DALLAS – The 6th Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition—Kigali 2022 will take place in Rwanda from September 12–13. Aviation Africa is a major trade event for the aerospace and defense industries, and this year it is run in association with the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) and RwandAir (WB). This 6th event is a 2-day summit …
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DALLAS – Spirit Airlines (NK) is to launch a new non-stop service from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL), Connecticut and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The four times weekly service will commence on December 15, 2022, and will operate year-round. John Kirby, Spirit Airlines Vice President of Network Planning, said, “Spirit Airlines …
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DALLAS – Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Wizz Air (W6) is to station a fifth aircraft at its Vienna (VIE) base and launch three new routes. The Indigo partners owned airline launched operations from the Austrian capital in April 2018 after the collapse of low-cost carrier Niki (HG). It currently flies 37 routes to 24 countries from …
Falcon Aviation Channel has captured an incredibly challenging landing at Madeira. The aircraft is a Boeing 737NG owned by Transavia Airlines. Windy landing of a transavia 737 at Madeira Falcon Aviation Channel pic.twitter.com/pekxRZ6JZC — Airplane Pictures (@ilove_aviation) September 2, 2022 BOEI About AirlineRatings.com Airlineratings.com was developed to provide everyone in the world a one-stop shop …
Air France’s safety rating has been downgraded after two of its pilots were suspended for fighting in the cockpit. The captain and first officer apparently exchanged blows as they flew their Airbus A320 from Geneva to Paris in June, the Swiss news outlet La Tribune reported. La Tribune said that members of the cabin crew …
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, has announced the purchase of 16 Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft fitted with the General Electric GEnx engines. Deliveries are expected to commence in 2025 and the 787 will become the mainstay of the medium-capacity wide-body fleet. The 787 will join the airline’s 777-300ER, A350-900 and A321neo types. China Airlines embarked …
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DALLAS – Porter Airlines (PD) has confirmed that FlightSafety International has finished installing the E195-E2 flight simulator at its Toronto center. The first simulator of its kind in North America will help PD with its previously announced order for up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft by assisting with pilot training. Over 650 Porter pilots will …
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DALLAS – It’s a third Jumbo jet for Challenge Airlines BE (X7), and it’s all geared up in the “Challenge accepted” livery, all set to take to the skies later this month. In the future, X7 plans to be a pure 747 freighter airline. In case you missed our previous interview with the airline’s COO, …
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DALLAS – Rex Airlines (ZL) has taken delivery of its seventh Boeing 737-800 at its Brisbane (BNE) base. The new arrival will allow Australia’s largest independent airliner to add capacity on its ‘Golden Triangle’ routes between Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. The aircraft (VH-MFM) arrived from Montpellier, France, where it had undergone heavy maintenance and painting …
DALLAS – South American carrier JetSMART Argentina (WJ) has announced that it is to commence flights to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) from Santiago de Chile (SCL) and Buenos Aires (EZE). The new routes will be operated by one of the airline’s 186-seat Airbus A320. After a two-year hiatus, it will also relaunch flights from SCL …
David Sloan Lewis Jnr could have made McDonnell Douglas the world’s leader in aerospace but incredibly shortsighted decisions by the late James McDonnell sent the corporation into decades of indecision and finally a merger with Boeing. The merger between the McDonnell Aircraft Company and the Douglas Aircraft Company in 1967 should have been the aviation …
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DALLAS – COPA Airlines (CM) unveiled a special livery on one of its Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft to commemorate its 75th anniversary. With the aim of connecting all the Americas and showcasing Panama’s attractions, the largest airline in Central America and a Star Alliance member began to consolidate its operations in the “Hub of …
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DALLAS – The thrill of travel often manifests itself as soon as we arrive at a new destination. Our senses are wired to take in new sights, sounds, and even smells. The fascinating screenplay of life that unfolds as one leaves the airport and begins their onward journey, can also show humanity at its most …
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DALLAS – Boeing has announced the company expects to receive 737-7 certification before the end of the year, while the737-10 MAX will not be certified before the first half of 2023, Reuters reported. John Dyson, a marketing specialist at Boeing said, “The MAX 7, that’d be the first one to come in. The MAX 10 will be right …
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DALLAS – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the green light for the merger of Korean Air (KE) and Asiana Airlines (OZ). The two carriers are currently the only operators of passenger and cargo flights between Seoul, South Korea and Sydney, Australia. However, the pair will soon have competition from Qantas (QF) …
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The famous painting of the event “Gold Cup Roll” by Mike Machat . The next day, legend has it that Mr Johnston quipped to Mr Allen, when asked about the barrel roll: “I was just selling airplanes.” The 707 had a price tag double that of the piston-engine aircraft it would replace but it would …
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DALLAS – In a press release issued today, Korean Air (KE) announced that it will add Budapest (BUD) to its route network later this year. The airline also announced that on October 1, it will reintroduce routes to Dubai (DXB) and Chang Mai (CNX), which were both cancelled due to the pandemic. The initial offering …
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