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Aeroflot is Russia’s major carrier. Photo: Brandon Farris/Airways EU Air Safety List In a similar manner to the ICAO list, the EU Air Safety List, which is a list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union because they do not fulfill international safety requirements, was DALLAS …
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DALLAS – Allegiant (G4) announced a multi-year partnership with the NBA’s Michigan-based Detroit Pistons. The low-cost carrier will become the “Official Airline of the Detroit Pistons.” To explain why the airline and the NBA team decided to create this unique partnership, the airline said Michigan is a very important state in its network. Indeed, the carrier operates …
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DALLAS – The recently launched Norse Atlantic Airways (N0) has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit for its British-based subsidiary. The permit will allow Norse Atlantic UK to launch its initial routes from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to New York (JFK), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO). …
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Air New Zealand is about to relaunch 14 international routes in 16 days and this will bring its international capacity up to 60 per cent of pre-covid levels. From July 9, the airline will have three-quarters of its international and domestic routes back up and running with popular destinations like Honolulu, Houston and Tahiti restarting …
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FORT LAUDERDALE – On Monday, Norse Atlantic Airways (N0), the brand new Norwegian low-cost airline, completed its maiden flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FFL) to Oslo (OSL), Norway. After a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the gate, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, aptly named Everglades, taxied through a water cannon salute to Runway 10L and departed as …
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DALLAS – Low-cost carrier Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD) had ordered four Airbus A350s back in 2014, but while none ever made it to the fleet, there are some signs that it’s finally happening. Of the four, one A350-900 did take to the skies and flew to Abu Dhabi, UAE; it bears registration F-WTAO and is …
DALLAS – In emergency or crisis situations, airports have a responsibility to coordinate multi-agency actions to save and protect lives and equipment from further damage. In light of yesterday’s major incident at Miami International Airport (MIA) involving a Red Air (L5) McDonnell Douglas MD-82 that caught fire upon landing, we wanted to dig deeper into …
DALLAS – JetBlue (B6) really wants to buy Spirit Airlines (NK). It wants to acquire the discount carrier so badly that it has raised the stakes even higher in the bidding war for the carrier—the nation’s largest budget airline. The AP is reporting that Spirit has raised its offer to US$33.50 per share, US$2 more …
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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, Sir Richard Branson’s brand new airline Virgin Atlantic (VS), operated its inaugural flight in 1984. Operated by a leased Boeing 747-200 (G-VIRG) – ‘Maiden Voyager,’ the first VS1 was a full-on party from London Gatwick (LGW) to New York (EWR). Never one to shy away from publicity, Branson poses in …
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DALLAS – As easyJet (U2) attempts to stabilize its operation this summer, the carrier has announced that it will expand its firm order book by 56 Airbus aircraft. The deal announced on Tuesday 21, June will see 56 A320neos delivered between 2026 and 2029. It also revealed that it would convert 18 of its A320neo …
It is perfectly clear that the Malaysian Government has absolutely no interest in finding MH370 – eight years after it disappeared with 239 on board. That is the unshakable result after a meeting between search giant Ocean Infinity and the Malaysia Minister of Transport held on Monday, June 20. Ocean Infinity CEO Oliver Plunkett gave …
(@_D_190) DALLAS – A Red Air (L5) McDonnell Douglas MD-82 was involved in a major incident at Miami International Airport (MIA). The aircraft in question is Flight L5203 operated by an MD-83 registered as HI1064. The flight arrived this afternoon from Santo Domingo/Las Americas Airport (SDQ), Dominican Republic. The MD-82 collided with several objects and …
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DALLAS – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) took place in Doha, Qatar, with Qatar Airways (QR) serving as the host airline. The event, which ended today, brought together the industry’s top executives from IATA’s 290-member airlines, as well as top government officials, …
DALLAS – Today in Aviation, the Aviation Traders’ ATL-98 ‘Carvair’ operated its maiden flight in 1961. As the name suggests (Car-Via-Air), this unique aircraft was able to accommodate 22 passengers and five vehicles on short flights. The ‘car-via-air’ concept was nothing new. The Bristol Type 170 Freighter had been in service since 1946. However, it …
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Some journalists will tell you interviewing sources for a story is like riding a bike. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you’re good for life. But that’s not necessarily true. Whether you’re new to journalism or a seasoned pro, there’s always room to improve your interview skills as a journalist. How to conduct a …
DALLAS -JetBlue (B6) announced today that it has secured a permanent slot at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) less than a year after its first transatlantic flight touched down. Due to the lull in movements caused by the pandemic, B6 was initially permitted to operate from LHR using a temporary slot that was granted. This new permanent …
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Silk Way West Airlines (7L), a member of the Silk Way Group and Europe’s largest cargo airline, marks its tenth anniversary by providing a global network of scheduled and charter routes. In July 2012, a Boeing 747-400F flew the first 7L freight trip on the Baku-Frankfurt-Hahn route, demonstrating the company’s potential from the start. Today, …
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DALLAS – On June 8, 2022, Breeze Airways (MX) officially launched transcontinental service from Richmond, VA (RIC) to San Francisco, CA (SFO) utilizing the Airbus A220-300 (formerly Bombardier CS300). The airline’s founder and CEO, David Neeleman, was on-board the mostly-full flight commemorating the occasion. Breeze CEO David Neeleman inaugurates Breeze in Las Vegas. Photo: Breeze …
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DALLAS – Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury says the manufacturer is in talks with Qatar Airways (QR) on the A350 paint and safety issues. The manufacturer and the airline have been fighting in a public and bitter legal dispute over defective paintwork that the airline says endangers its planes by exposing the copper lightning protection mesh. …
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DALLAS – London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has asked airlines operating from Terminals 2 and 3 to cancel around 10% of their flights in a continuation of the airport’s operational challenges. As first reported by The Independent, travelers around the world were shocked to see viral photos of thousands of bags piling up after Terminal 2’s …
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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, The prototype de Havilland Canada (DHC), Dash 8-100 (C-GDNK), operated its maiden flight in 1983. Development of the type began in the 1970s. After market research, DHC envisaged considerable demand for a new 30 to 40-seat commuter airliner, replacing types such as the Fokker F27 Friendship and its own Dash …
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We bring you two new fabulous videos of the stunning Red Bull DC-6B which is unquestionably the world’s most magnificently restored vintage aircraft. The DC-6, built by the Douglas Aircraft Company, is the finest four-engine piston engine aircraft ever built – the best being its older sibling the twin-engine DC-3. Built-in the 1940s and 50s …
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DALLAS – Malaysia Airlines (MH) is currently weighing options to replace its aging fleet of Airbus A330s and is aiming to make the decision sometime next month. Malaysia Airlines chief executive Izham Ismail commented, “We are at a late stage of the process. We are looking at one-to-one replacement on our A330 fleet.” No indication …
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DALLAS – Welcome to a new episode of Airways Profile, where we feature individuals who tell our readers everything they’ve ever wanted to know about the behind-the-scenes in aviation. Our special guest today is Kristine Volma, a Tower and Ground Air Traffic Controller at Riga International Airport (RIX). Kristine, I’ve just said your name and your …
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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, English Polymath and Engineer Frederick W. Lanchester presented his theory of circulatory airflow to the Birmingham Natural History and Philosophical Society in 1894. The theory would later become pivotal in aerodynamics and modern aerofoil theory. Lanchester was born on October 23, 1868, in Lewisham, London. After completing his education, Lanchester …
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Qantas chief Alan Joyce has challenged the Australian government and corporate Australia to get on-board eco fuel production as the airline and Airbus announce an investment of up to $US200 million ($285m) to accelerate the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Australia. The Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership was signed by Mr Joyce …
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