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Interview: Semi-Private Aviation with Aero CEO Uma Subramanian
DALLAS – The stark division between commercial airlines and exclusive private jet operators epitomizes the status quo of the travel industry—one that is being steadily disrupted by semi-private aviation, a concept promising to combine the exclusivity of private jet operators with the accessibility of commercial airliners. As a flagship in the burgeoning sector, Aero promises …
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Iberia Returns to Caracas with Direct Winter Routes
DALLAS – Spanish airline Iberia (LB) will resume direct flights to Caracas (CCS) starting in November with a frequency of three flights per week, The airline also made it clear that direct flights to Rio de Janeiro would resume with a frequency of three flights each week. Other IB routes to resume include La Habana …
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Air Canada Reports Second Quarter Results
DALLAS – Air Canada (AC) today reported its second quarter 2022 financial results. Highlights include operating revenue of CA$3.981bn, an operating loss of CA$253m, free cash flow of CA$441m, and unrestricted liquidity of over CA$10.5bn. The operating loss is the narrowest quarterly loss since the beginning of the pandemic. “The past three months have been …
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Airbus Axes Qatar Airways A350 Order
DALLAS – Airbus has canceled Qatar Airways’ whole outstanding Airbus A350 order. Although neither business has made an official statement, Reuters cites two industry sources. The order cancellation is related to the significant legal disagreement between the two businesses over the state of the Airbus A350s. While Airbus maintains that the damage is only cosmetic, …
8/03/1994: First Jordanian Plane Flies over Israeli Airspace
DALLAS – Today in Aviation, King Hussein flew his royal aircraft across Israeli airspace, marking the first time that a Jordanian airplane had ever flown over Israeli airspace. In the midst of a Middle East peace process in 1994, King Hussein of Jordan flew his royal aircraft across Israeli airspace. The flight opened the door …
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Etihad Firms up A350 Freighter order
DALLAS – Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways (EY) has firmed up its order for seven Airbus A350F Freighters to be used by its cargo division. The move follows the signing of a letter of intent for the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97-powered aircraft at the Singapore Air Show in February. “In building one of the world’s youngest and …
GEOFFREY THOMAS TALKS ABOUT INDUSTRY PROBLEMS
Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has appeared on Ticker News to discuss the problems facing the airline industry across the globe. There is an unprecedented raft of issues confronting the industry and experts say that it will take between 12 and 24 months to solve these issues. READ: Bloomberg uses absurd data to lash READ: Tim …
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PELOSI’S TAIWAN FLIGHT WAS THE MOST FOLLOWED ON FR24
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi’s flight to Taiwan is the most watched on record on Flightradar 24. The website said that “from the time it lifted off from Kuala Lumpur at 15:42 local time, SPAR19 was already the most tracked flight on Flightradar24 among active flights. By the time it landed in …
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Southern Indian City of Chennai to Get a New Airport
Chennai Airport. Photo: Tshrinivasan – Own work, DALLAS – The southern Indian city of Chennai, formerly known as Madras, has seen its airport (MAA) last nine decades since its establishment in 1932. Well, the Chennai International Airport operation period is nearing its end, and the city needs a new airport for the future. Chennai International …
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Antonov Airlines Renames Aircraft after Ukrainian Cities
DALLAS – As Ukrainian manufacturer Antonov Design Bureau also happens to run its very own mega-sized freight carrier, Antonov Airlines (ADB) has renamed much of its fleet after Ukrainian cities that were casualties of the Russian invasion. The campaign goes by the motto, “Be Brave Like Ukraine.” The airlines’ latest social media post states the …
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25 Russian Airlines’ Airbus Jets Added to US Export Violation List
DALLAS – As part of the Biden administration’s sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. Commerce Department has added 25 Airbus jets flown by Russian airlines to its list of suspected export violators on Tuesday, the agency said in a statement to Reuters. More than 150 Boeing aircraft and one Gulfstream aircraft …
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JetBlue Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results
DALLAS – JetBlue Airways Corporation (B6) today reported its results for the second quarter of 2022, showing record revenues, the launch of a new structural cost program for a more efficient network and operation, and a report on its merger with Spirit Airlines (NK). The airline reported a GAAP loss per share of US$0.58 in …
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Apollo Global in Talks to Acquire Atlas Air Worldwide
Atlas Air N412MC Boeing 747-400F(SCD). Photo: John Leivaditis/Airways “The Savior of Aviation” The aviation industry’s freight segment has grown more than any other over the previous 12 months. After growth during the pandemic, freight was praised as the “star of the show” at the DALLAS – A group led by Apollo Global Management is in …
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8/02/2013: BA Puts the A380 into Service
DALLAS – Today in Aviation, British Airways (BA) put its brand new Airbus A380 ‘Superjumbo’ into service in 2013. Operated by G-XLEA, Flight 902 departed its London Heathrow (LHR) hub just after 7:00 am local time, bound for Frankfurt (FRA). ‘Echo Alpha’ was the first example to be delivered to the airline on July 4, …
British Airways Stops Sale of Short-Haul Flights from Heathrow
DALLAS – British Airways (BA) has stopped selling short-haul flights from its London Heathrow (LHR) hub until at least August 8 as the travel chaos continues. All of the carrier’s domestic and European flights will be affected. BA will remove thousands of seats from sale, pushing travellers onto rival airlines and undoubtedly causing a rise …
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BLOOMBERG USES ABSURD SURVEY DATA TO LASH AIRLINES
Bloomberg one of the world’s most respected business news platforms has used survey data from just 19 airlines to lash Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand two of the world’s best airlines over passenger disruptions. Why only 19 airlines are chosen and on what basis is unclear but there are over 1000 airlines in the …
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JetBlue to Restart Flights to Guadeloupe in the Caribbean
DALLAS – American low-cost carrier JetBlue (B6) is to resume flights from New York (JFK) to Pointe a Pitre International Airport (PTP) on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. The thrice-weekly seasonal service, flying Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, will restart on November 5. B6 is the only airline flying to the island archipelago from the …
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Ryanair to Launch 20 New Winter Routes
DALLAS – This month, low-cost carrier Ryanair (FR) revealed its intentions to add a fourth aircraft and launch 20 new winter routes to expand services at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). The decision reflects an added US$100m investment in the airline’s Venice base, which was formed in October 2021. The investment in Italy’s Veneto region …
Emirates Returns to London Stansted Airport
DALLAS – Emirates (EK) has restarted passenger service to Stansted Airport (STN), providing a daily flight to its third London gateway. The airline has advanced plans to expand capacity starting today from five weekly flights to a daily flight. Emirates has increased its operations to London with nine daily flights, including six daily flights to …
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Etihad Reports Strong Half Year Results
DALLAS – As Etihad Airways (EY) continues its ambitious transformation plans, the airline has reported strong half year results. Etihad’s efforts to transform itself, coupled with a strong rebound in summer travel, have shown to be fruitful. The airline used the significant downturn in travel over the past two years due to COVID-19 as an …
BONZA’S FIRST 737 TOUCHES DOWN
Bonza’s first 737 MAX aircraft touched down at Sunshine Coast Airport this morning marking a major milestone for Australia’s newest low-cost carrier. It is the first Boeing 737 MAX to be based in Australia and will be part of a fleet of aircraft based initially on the Sunshine Coast and in Melbourne. The initial network …
Jetstar Takes Delivery of First Airbus A321LR
DALLAS – The first brand-new Airbus A321LR (NEO) aircraft operated by Jetstar Airways (JQ) touched down in Melbourne this morning after a four-year countdown, raising the standard for affordable travel in Australia. Customers will have a much improved in-flight experience thanks to the long-distance, fuel-efficient aircraft, which has just left the Airbus production line in …
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The Fast-growing Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
DALLAS – Possibly becoming the world’s fastest-growing airport, India’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore is witnessing tremendous passenger movement, surpassing the 250 million mark since its opening. What’s more, the opening of the much-awaited Terminal 2 is just a couple of months away. On discussing with a BIAL spokesperson, we’ve covered an insight into …
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JETSTAR TAKES DELIVERY OF FIRST A321NEO
Jetstar has taken delivery of its first A321NEO LR (NEOs) which features wider seats, larger overhead storage lockers and in-seat USB power. And shortly the new NEOs will also be equipped with digital streaming technology for passengers to access Jetstar’s inflight entertainment on their own devices. The NEO is 15 per cent more fuel efficient …
Is Boeing Set to Resume Dreamliner Deliveries?
DALLAS – Reports have surfaced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has informed Boeing that it would approve the company’s procedures for validating fixes to each plane before they are delivered to airline customers. This is according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke anonymously via Aviation Week and later reported by …
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JetBlue + Spirit: What Could the Future Hold?
DALLAS – Frontier Airlines (F9) is officially no longer in the running for the winning bid for Spirit Airlines (NK). This leaves JetBlue (B6) as the sole winner for the acquisition of the American low-cost carrier. The blue and yellow airlines announced their intention to merge, joining forces to become the fifth largest airline in …
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