DALLAS – As the much anticipated and busy summer travel season kicks off, Alaska Airlines (AS) has launched a barrage of new routes, including two new destinations, Cleveland (CLE) and Miami (MIA). Additionally, the airline will begin flights between Anchorage (ANC) and Salt Lake City (SLC) and will connect Boise (BOI) with Idaho Falls (IDA) …
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Swoop Launches New Routes to Regina International
DALLAS – Swoop (WO) inaugurated a new destination this week, commencing two new routes to Regina International Airport (YQR) from Canadian airports Edmonton (YEG) and Winnipeg (YWG). On June 16, 2022, WO’s Boeing 737-800 from YEG landed around 8:00 am at YQR and flew to YWG. The aircraft came back to YQR before leaving the …
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The Last De Havilland Aircraft out of Downsview Airport
DALLAS – The final Bombardier/De Havilland Canada (DHC) plane has taken off from Downsview Airport (YZD). On June 17, C-FJJA flew from YZD to Calgary, marking the end of an era at the airport. Downsview Airport is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada’s North York area. It has been a testing facility for Bombardier Aerospace since …
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China to Supply Spare Parts for Russian Airlines
This is one of SU’s A330-300 aircraft. Photo: Davide Calabresi/Airways Maintenance and Repair Woes In March, reports came out that Chinese companies had refused to supply Russian airlines with airplane parts due to fears of additional US penalties. Later, Russia said that it would expand its reliance on the Sukhoi Superjet airliner, which was developed …
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RAF hands over famous Tornado to WA Aviation Museum
“Yeah, right. Australia. Of, course we can donate a Tornado to Australia.” That was the initial reaction from Royal Air Force Wing Commander Erica Ferguson to Aviation Heritage Museum WA’s bold request for a Royal Air Force Tornado bomber that was being retired after thirty years of distinguished service. And this wasn’t just any old …
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Boeing Keeps an “Open Mind” on RISE Engine Technology
DALLAS – Always looking to the future, Boeing is keeping an “open mind” regarding future engine technologies. The comment made this week by the manufacturer is in regard to the RISE engine project, announced last year by CFM International, a collaboration between General Electric and Safran. “Any tool that helps us improve environmental performance is …
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Delta Air Lines’ Pilots Open Letter
DALLAS – Delta Air Lines (DL) pilots addressed an open letter to customers, describing the significant number of recent flight delays, cancellations, and cuts as “unacceptable” and stating that they were flying a record amount of overtime. On May 26, DL announced that from July 1 to August 7, it would restrict its services by …
78th IATA Annual General Meeting to Be Held in Doha
DALLAS – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) are to be held in Doha, Qatar, with Qatar Airways (QR) serving as the host airline. The event, which takes place from June 19 to 21, brings together the industry’s top …
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Air Nostrum Orders Fleet of Airlander Airships
DALLAS – Air Nostrum (YW), which runs flights under the Iberia Regional banner from its Valencia base, has placed an order for ten Airlander 10 aircraft, which will be delivered in 2026. As the industry pushes for zero carbon emissions in the coming decades by leveraging next-gen engines, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and electric-hydrogen hybrids, …
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6/17/1929: Delta Air Service Maiden Flight
DALLAS – Today in Aviation, Delta Air Service operated its first passenger flight from Dallas, Texas, to Jackson, Mississippi, US, in 1929. Delta Air Line’s (DL) history begins with a crop-dusting adventure in the US and Peru. Huff Daland Dusters, the predecessor of Delta, was the first commercial agricultural flying company, and Huff Daland’s 18 planes became the …
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London Gatwick Caps Summer Flight Levels Due to Staff Shortages.
DALLAS – London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW) has announced that it is to limit the number of flights that will operate from the facility this summer. Usually, LGW handles around 900 flights per day during the peak summer season in August. However, flights will be capped at 825 per day in July and 850 in August. …
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Boeing almost set to restart 787 deliveries
Boeing is finally ready to restart 787 handovers to airlines that have been stalled since late in 2020 with customers being advised places in the delivery queue according to Bloomberg. The aerospace giant is working on the final paperwork with the FAA and according to Stan Deal, President of Boeing Commercial Airplanes the company is …
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Airbus super squeeze coming to an airplane near you
Airbus is planning to add another six seats to its 186-seat A320 and another 20 to its A330 which will mean the slimiest seats and toilets you have ever experienced. Of course, most airlines, fearing a passenger revolt will not adopt the increased seating but charter and low-cost airlines are expected to sign up. To …
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Gulf Air Begins Service to Milan from Bahrain
DALLAS – Gulf Air (GF), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has begun service to Milan from Bahrain. The maiden flight on June 1 flew from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). The flight is operated with the new Airbus A321neo aircraft. Prior to the pandemic, the service was scheduled to begin …
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Vietnam Airlines Launches Direct India A350 Service
DALLAS – Vietnam Airlines (VA) has launched a flight service between its two gateways of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the Indian capital. The very first flight took place a day ago and landed at New Delhi Airport (DEL) at 14:45 PM local time. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the total number of visitors …
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easyJet Grounds All UK Flight to Holiday Hotspot
DALLAS – easyJet (U2) has announced that all flights from UK airports to Hurghada, Egypt, have been canceled until the end of July. Hurghada is a tourist beach resort hotspot stretching some 40km along Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Due to U2’s cancellations, thousands of potential vacationers have to scramble for a last-minute deal as there …
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Air India Close to Acquiring Widebody Airbus 350s
DALLAS – Air India (AI), India’s national carrier, is in advanced talks with Airbus to purchase A350 jets. The carrier was acquired by Tata Group in January this year, promising passengers a better experience and service under the tagline “Wings of Change.” Since then, AI has embarked on a journey of changes, the first of …
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Akasa Air Takes Delivery of its First Aircraft
DALLAS – India’s newest low-cost airline Akasa Air (QP), has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at a ceremony in Seattle, Washington. Akasa has a total of 72 of the type on order. This consists of a mixture of the 189-seat -8s and the higher capacity 197 seat -8-200s. It aims to …
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Airbus A321XLR set for a bright future
Our European Editor Andreas Spaeth was at the first flight of the Airbus A321XLR and here are his first-hand impressions. At 11 am local time in Hamburg on Wednesday, Michael Menking became a bit emotional. The head of the Airbus A320 programme commented on what he saw and felt, standing on the side of the …
Perth Airport in amazing colour from the 50s & 60s
TAA Vickers Viscount; John Dix Collection Passengers boarding a TAA Vickers Viscount with an Ansett-ANA DC-6B in the foreground. In the background can be seen two BOAC Comet 4s and a SAA DC-7B. The Comets were not usual visitors to Perth but were refueling due to contaminated fuel in Darwin – the usual refueling stop …
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US Regulator proposes new rules to limit greenhouse gasses
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a proposed rule aimed at reducing greenhouse gasses emitted by most large aircraft flying in US airspace. The rule would require more fuel efficiency for new subsonic jet aircraft and large turboprop and propeller aircraft that are not yet certified and for new …
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How Much Fuel Do Pilots Need?
DALLAS – As it becomes more expensive to fill up our cars, consider the cost of filling up an airliner. Crude oil prices have recently reached new highs, which can be attributed to the conflict in Ukraine. A strong Dollar has exacerbated the problem for airlines based outside of the US, as the cost in …
Iceland Calls: Onboard Play’s Inaugural New York-Reykjavik Service
NEW YORK – Last week, Play Airlines (OG) began service to its third U.S. destination, New York, and we were on board to take a look at what the carrier has to offer. Play Airlines, established in 2019, is the latest iteration of the Icelandic low-cost business model, which began with Icelandic Airways and Wow …
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Terminal 4 Reopens at London Heathrow Airport
DALLAS – Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) reopened on June 14 after a two-year hiatus. Both Terminals 3 and 4 at the global gateway were decommissioned at the height of the pandemic, but Terminal 3 reopened on July 15, last year. During the time that the terminal was closed, it was briefly used …
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6/15/1984: Saab 340 Enters Service with Crossair
DALLAS – Today in Aviation, The Saab 340 entered service with launch customer Crossair (LX) in 1984. The flight from Basel (BSL) to Paris (CDG) carried several notable dignitaries, including Pope John Paul II. Crossair received its first example on June 6. The airline became pivotal in the design and development of the aircraft, with …
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The First Airbus A321XLR Flight Takes Off
DALLAS – The skies of Hamburg cleared the way for Airbus’ latest bird to take to the skies. On-time, the Airbus A321XLR rotated down runway 23 at Finkenwerder (XFW) for its maiden voyage with a team of five onboard. Although it’s not a freshly designed aircraft, the anticipation has remained extremely high for the type, …
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Swiss Airspace Reopens After Air Traffic Control Glitch
DALLAS – Swiss airspace has reopened after being forced to close for “safety reasons,” caused by a technical issue at the country’s Air Traffic provider Skyguide. Flights from Geneva (GVA) and Zurich (ZRH) were suspended early on Wednesday morning, but traffic is gradually returning to normal after the closure was lifted at 0830 local time. …
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