Listen to this article: DALLAS – Today, Qantas (QF) announced its return to New York (JFK) from Sydney (SYD) via Auckland (AKL), New Zealand, with flights scheduled to begin in June of 2023. The flights mark the long-awaited return of QF to New York after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Prior to the suspension …
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QANTAS UPBEAT DESPITE LOSS OF $1.8 BILLION
Qantas remains upbeat despite posting an underlying loss of A$1.80 billion and a statutory loss before tax of A$1.19 billion. This is the Qantas Group’s third consecutive Statutory Loss Before Tax of more than $1 billion, reflecting the Delta and Omicron impacts as well as upfront costs from restarting the airline as lockdowns finally ended. …
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BONZA NAMES FIRST BOEING 737
Bonza has named its first Boeing 737 Shazza after calling for suggestions earlier this month asking Aussies to ‘nick their nicknames’. A shortlist of the hundreds of suggestions was voted on by the Bonza Local Legends – the airline’s ambassadors in the communities they’ll connect when Shazza and her counterparts take to the skies.* The …
AIR NZ UPBEAT DESPITE NZ$810 MILLION LOSS
Air NZ is upbeat despite a statutory loss before taxation of NZ$810 million for the FY22 year. The airline’s loss before other significant items and taxation was NZ$725 million which is consistent with guidance provided to the market in June. Although the financial year ended strongly following the phased reopening of New Zealand’s borders in …
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Is the Promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuel a Myth?
The Boeing 2022 ecoDemonstrator tests 30 technologies to enhance safety and sustainability, including a blend of SAF. Photo: Boeing Background on the Legislation The Biden administration announced Listen to this article: DALLAS – According to a recent assessment by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), it will be difficult to accomplish the White House target …
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Ryanair Adds a Million Seats to Its Winter Schedule
Listen to this article: DALLAS – From an initial aim of 165 million passengers, Ryanair (FR) now anticipates that its full-year traffic will increase to around 166.5 million this year. The airline is expanding its winter schedule by nearly a million seats at 20 UK airports, including Stansted (STN), Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX), …
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Virgin Australia Doubles Down on Boeing 737-8 Order
DALLAS – Next year, Virgin Australia (VA) will double the number of its Boeing 737-8 aircraft in its fleet, bringing the total to eight to support its sustainability and growth programs. Deliveries of the four planes will take place in the second half of 2023. VA doesn’t say if they are being leased or ordered …
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8/24/1986: Frontier Airlines Ceased Operations
DALLAS – Today in Aviation, The original Frontier Airlines (FL) ceased operations in 1986. Thousands of passengers were left stranded following the collapse. It would go on to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy on August 28 after a deal with United Airlines (UA) to purchase the carrier fell through. The Convair CV-580 was the workhorse of …
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INCREDIBLE 747 BLIND LANDING IN DENSE FOG
Boeing 747 captain Christiaan van Heijst has taken this stunning video of a blind landing in dense fog. Christiaan takes up the story. “Arriving at Liege just before sunrise, temperatures are dropping fast in the last half an hour before sunrise and unexpected layers of mist are filling the valleys below. “A thick blanket of vapour …
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA ADDS MORE 737S
Virgin Australia Group is adding four Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its order book and has secured priority access to a Boeing 737NG full-flight simulator at Jandakot, as part of a long-term partnership with global aviation training provider CAE. Early next year the airline will start deploying 737-700NGs in WA to replace its Fokker …
LAST 747 TO BE DELIVERED IN OCTOBER TO ATLAS AIR
At the time the 747 was considered only an interim solution before the world’s air routes were taken over by supersonics but fortunately, Boeing had appointed Joe Sutter, a brilliant young designer, to the project and he was to father the classic of the jet age. Joe Sutter in front of the first 747. Credit …
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British Airways Cuts 10,000 Winter Flights
Listen to this article: DALLAS – British Airways (BA) is to reduce its winter short-haul flights from London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) by 8% as staff shortages continue to worsen, dealing another crushing blow to the United Kingdom’s crown airline. 10,000 European short-haul services, as well as hundreds of long-haul services, are affected by BA’s most …
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Aha! Parent ExpressJet Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
DALLAS – ExpressJet Airlines (EV), the parent company of low-cost regional airline Aha!, has filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The airline cites the difficulty in sourcing aircraft, lower revenues due to COVID-19, and rising costs as the three main reasons for the bankruptcy. Founded in 1987, ExpressJet, the once-leading regional titan, had previously …
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First Palestinians to Fly from Israel Arrive in Cyprus
Eilat-Ramon Airport. Photo: Roman Toldy, DALLAS – On August 22, 2022, a group of West Bank-based Palestinians took an Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ) flight from Israel’s Eilat-Ramon Airport (ETM) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA), Cyprus, for the first time ever. The historic flight, which transported the Palestinian citizens from Bethlehem, Jericho, Ramallah, and Nablus in …
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8/23/1965: Air Wisconsin Airlines Begins Operations
DALLAS – Today in Aviation, commuter carrier Air Wisconsin Airlines (ZW) started operations in 1965, just one day after Outagamie County Regional Airport was opened. The regional airfield was later renamed Appleton International Airport (ATW). For the occasion, ZW used a de Havilland Dove commuter aircraft configured with nine passenger seats. The airline is currently based at ATW in …
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Flybe Unveils Modest Expansion for Winter 2022/2023
DALLAS – UK regional carrier Flybe (BE) has announced its 2022/2023 winter flying schedule adding a number of new routes to its network. The airline, which recommenced services in April, will also increase its frequency on several domestic routes. From October 30, 2022 BE will launch a new service between London Heathrow (LHR) and Newquay …
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British Airways and Aer Lingus Sign Sustainable Fuel Deal for San Francisco Operations
DALLAS – British Airways (BA) and Aer Lingus (EI) have reached an agreement with Californian renewable fuel company Aemetis to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for their operations at San Francisco (SFO). The International Airlines Group (IAG) owned carriers will purchase a total of 78,400 tonnes (26m gallons) of SAF over seven years, starting in …
GEOFFREY THOMAS TALKS THE QANTAS APOLOGY
Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has appeared on Ticker News to talk about the apology by Qantas CEO Alan Joyce. Mr Thomas said that while the apology was welcome as few airline chiefs have said sorry for the global airline and airport chaos he warned that many challenges remain for Qantas. He added that it may …
Frontier Launches Five International Routes from Atlanta
Listen to this article: DALLAS – Frontier Airlines (F9) is extending its international winter route network out of Atlanta with service to five more destinations, including the Bahamas, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. The low-cost carrier will launch the new routes in the fall with limited-time low rates through early 2023. The new international services are …
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Hainan Airlines Reconnects Manchester with China
DALLAS – For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, a direct air link between Manchester and China is set to be restored today. Hainan Airlines (HU) began operating the northern hub in 2016, with Manchester Airport (MAN) serving as the only gateway outside of London with direct service to mainland China. The …
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8/22/1974: The Short 330 Performs Maiden Flight
DALLAS – Today in Aviation, the prototype Short 330 (G-BSBH) made its maiden flight in 1974, launching commercial operations that same year. The Short 330, AKA SD3-30, can trace its history back to the Short Skyvan, which first flew in 1963 and was a “general-purpose” aircraft that proved popular. Buoyed by Skyvan’s success, the manufacturer …
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JETS PASSING AT HIGH ALTITUDE
Airplane Pictures has captured a great video of jets passing at high altitude. The video is being taken from the cockpit of one jet at 37,000ft and the other two converging jets are at 38,000ft and 39,000ft. 1000ft separation at (FL370 – FL380 – FL390) pic.twitter.com/xuA9eEi3W1 — Airplane Pictures (@ilove_aviation) August 21, 2022 SEE: Geoffrey …
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA ADDS FAST-TRACK AT KEY AIRPORTS
Virgin Australia has added fast-track security at the key airports of Brisbane and Melbourne airports for eligible customers, with the airline re-opening Premium Entry lanes. The premium security experience, reserved for Velocity Frequent Flyer Platinum, Gold and Beyond members, Virgin Australia Business Class guests, and eligible high-tier guests of the airline’s international airline partners, will …
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Will Nigeria’s Aviation Fall apart?
DALLAS – In recent weeks, many foreign carriers seem to be planning a pull out of Nigeria given the situation over trapped funds. Emirates (EK) was the first to act by shutting down Lagos operations, and could the scenario turn into one where several airlines blacklist Nigeria? The airline states, “Emirates has tried every avenue …
8/21/1985: Sir Freddie Laker-British Airways US$8m Settlement
DALLAS – Today in Aviation, Sir Freddie Laker accepts a US$8m out-of-court settlement from British Airways (BA) in 1985. The aviation entrepreneur had claimed that BA, amongst others, had tried to drive his airline out of business. The original pioneer of low-cost trans-Atlantic flights, Sir Freddie created his airline Laker Airways (GK) in 1966. Laker …
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QANTAS CEO APOLOGISES FOR DELAYS WITH GIFTS
Qantas is apologising for recent delays and is reaching out to millions of its customers to thank them for their patience with a range of gifts for its millions of frequent flyers. Airlines around the world have been battered by high levels of COVID sickness and isolation requirements as well as an industry-wide labour shortage. …
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Canada Jetlines Receives Air Operator Certificate
DALLAS – Canada Jetlines (AU) is ready for take-off after receiving final approval from Transport Canada to begin operations at the end of the month. The airline announced on Thursday that it had successfully received its Air Operators Certificate (AOC), marking the end of a multi-year process working towards its launch. “The entire team at Canada …
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