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DALLAS – According to India’s Civil Aviation Ministry, there is a slight shortage of commanders on some types of commercial aircraft, and the issue is being addressed by using foreign pilots by providing Foreign Aircrew Temporary Authorizations (FATA). For clarification of the ministry’s language, ‘commander’ is a legal term equal to ‘pilot in command’ (PIC). …
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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, Singaporean low-cost carrier (LCC) Tigerair (TR) was merged into Singapore Airlines (SQ) LCC subsidiary Scoot (TZ) in 2017. Singapore Airlines announced the merger in May 2016 to “simplify” its operation. TR’s Air Operators Certificate (AOC) was used, but the ‘Scoot’ branding was retained. Tigerair Airbus A320ceo (9V-TAS). Photo: Edwin Leong, CC …
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DALLAS – German leisure operator Condor (DE) has announced an order for 41 Airbus A320neo family airliners as part of the carrier’s short- and medium-haul fleet renewal program. The order comprises 13 A320neos and 28 of the larger A321neos plus other purchase options. DE will use the aircraft to replace its older A320ceos, A321ceos and …
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DALLAS – According to a statement released by the state-owned firm on July 23, COMAC has concluded all flight tests of its narrow-body C919 aircraft. The type is awaiting certification for China’s newest commercial airliner. Per the announcement, a progress meeting for the program was held on July 19 at Weinan Airport (XIY) following the …
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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart took delivery of her Lockheed Electra 10E Special (NR16020) in 1936. The aircraft, handed over on Earhart’s 39th birthday, would be used on her ill-fated round-the-world flight in 1937. Earhart had previously joined Purdue University as a technical advisor to its Department of Aeronautics and …
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Korean Air has increased its international passenger capacity for July and August to meet the growing demand. It expects to be at 50 per cent pre-pandemic levels by September, three months earlier than previously planned. For the Americas, the airline is currently operating 14 flights a week (twice daily) on the Incheon-Los Angeles route and …
DALLAS – Gevo announced this week that it will now sell sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to American Airlines (AA). In accordance with the conditions of the deal, Gevo will sell 100 million gallons of SAF annually for a period of five years. Under the terms of this contract, Gevo will start delivering SAF in 2026. …
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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, the state-owned Ukrainian flag-carrier Air Ukraine (6U) had its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) withdrawn in 2004. The airline was created in 1992 out of Aeroflot’s (SU) Kyiv operation, following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Flights commenced at Kyiv’s Boryspil International Airport (KBP) with a fleet of Russian-built airliners. Air …
DALLAS – Embraer has demonstrated its E195-E2s steep-approach capability at London’s City Airport (LCY). The ‘TechLion Profit Hunter’ (PR-ZIQ), capable of carrying 146 passengers, became the largest aircraft ever to use LCY when it touched down on runway 09 yesterday (July 22) morning. Using a 39% blend of sustainable aviation fuel, the airliner had made …
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FARNBOROUGH – Among the most striking liveries of the static display aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow was one of ITA Airways’ (AZ) Airbus A350-900s, turning heads with its bright blue livery. An inside look at the aircraft provides a glimpse into how the new Italian airline is looking to become a dominating force in the …
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DALLAS – A proposed strike at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by British Airways (BA) workers was called off after negotiations led to an 8% pay hike. Also agreed to were a one-off bonus and the reinstatement of shift pay. The offer was accepted by 75% of the union members. Members of Unite and the GMB …
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DALLAS – United Airlines (UA) and Air Canada (AC) have today expanded their codesharing agreement. The carriers hope to accelerate post-pandemic recovery and meet the demands of the growing international travel market. Air Canada and UA already cooperate in the transborder market according to the terms of their existing US antitrust immunity. AC says that …
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DALLAS – After being suspended for more than two years, the Boeing 737 MAX is now permitted to fly in Russia. However, only MAX planes from nations that are “friendly” to Russia will be allowed to fly. Russia is one of the last nations to resume using the type after it was grounded due to …
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DALLAS – Emirates Airlines (EK) will increase the frequency of its services to/from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with the addition of a third daily flight, effective July 27 until August 2, 2022. This third daily flight is aimed at helping serve high demand from those traveling to/from London this summer. It will also provide additional seats …
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DALLAS – Europe’s leading low-cost airline, Wizz Air (W6), has been denied a foreign air carrier permit by the DOT to fly to the United States. Wizz Air had applied for the permit earlier this year with the intention of launching cargo services over the Atlantic course with a high possibility of bringing the passenger …
Qatar Airways has finalized its order for 25 737 MAX aircraft in a signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow. “We are honoured that Qatar Airways has decided to add Boeing’s single-aisle family to its fleet, deepening our relationship with this world-class airline,” said Stan Deal, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO. “The 737-10 is …
Cargolux, Europe’s largest all-cargo airline has selected the 777-8 Freighter as the preferred solution to replace its 747-400 fleet. “With the 777-8 Freighter being the preferred solution to replace our 747-400s, Cargolux is looking forward to continuing its ongoing relationship with Boeing,” said Richard Forson, president and CEO of Cargolux. With a nearly identical payload …
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DALLAS – Calgary-based WestJet (WS) is to stop operating winter flights to a variety of destinations in Eastern Canada starting November 2022. The airline will no longer offer winter service as of November 15 to Charlottetown, PEI, Fredericton, NB, Sydney, NS, and Quebec City. Service is unaffected up until that point. The carrier said it …
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DALLAS – Southwest Airlines (WN) announced the addition of two new nonstop routes for this upcoming winter season as it extends its flight schedule through March 8, 2023. Starting in January, the new seasonal services will give WN customers the ability to travel nonstop between Long Beach and New Orleans, and between Austin and Montrose, …
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FARNBOROUGH – The first two Embraer E190F passenger-to-freight conversions will be placed with Astral Aviation, based in Nairobi, Kenya, according to a letter of agreement signed at FIA2022 by Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the largest regional aircraft leasing firm in the world. NAC and Embraer came to an in-principle agreement in May 2022 to accept …
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FARNBOROUGH – A new order for up to 66 737 MAX aircraft, including a definitive order for 30 of the efficient, high-capacity 737-8-200s, was made today by Boeing and 777 Partners. The American investment company has placed its fifth order for the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class, quickly expanding its fleet to as many as …
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FARNBOROUGH – LATAM Airlines (LA) has added 17 A321neo aircraft to its order book at FIA2022, bringing the total number of A320neo jets on the airline’s order book to 100. The airline also stated that it will soon introduce the A321XLR to support its long-haul operations. The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo …
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DALLAS – London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW) has announced that it has hired 400 extra security staff in a bid to ease travel chaos this summer. Gatwick has been heavily criticised after passengers experienced long queues, lost luggage and flight delays. The move comes as passenger numbers look set to soar as the UK’s school summer …
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She was a masterpiece of engineering, a technological marvel and the greatest financial disaster in aviation history but for all who look skyward and dream, she is sadly missed. Almost 19 years ago, on October 24, 2003, the Concorde, on most people’s bucket lists, made her last flight, as age and economic reality finally caught …
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A market for Concorde was never there according to former pilot Jean-Louis Chatelain, who spent 400 hours on the supersonic jet. July 25, is the 22nd anniversary of the crash of Air France Concorde flight 4590. The accident in 2000 spelled the premature end of the world’s first and so far only supersonic airliner, which …
FARNBOROUGH – Today at the Farnborough Airshow, Azerbaijan Airlines (J2) announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for four additional Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. The airline already operates two Boeing 787-8, and this MoU will allow it to grow its Dreamliner fleet to 10 units by 2030. J2 expects to sign the contract for …
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DALLAS – Air Serbia (JU) has announced an expansion of its long-haul network, adding a new route to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and increasing the frequency of its existing route to New York (JFK). The airline announced in a press release that the route from Belgrade (BEG) to JFK will increase to three weekly flights beginning …