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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, Solar Impulse 1 (HB-SIA), the world’s first solar-powered aircraft capable of flying both day and night, completed its first intercontinental flight in 2012. Piloted by Bertrand Piccard, the 19-hour trip saw the aircraft depart Madrid, Spain, bound for Rabat, Morocco. During the flight, Piccard updated followers of his journey via …
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Qatar Airways and American Airlines are expanding their strategic alliance with a new codeshare agreement, enabling American’s customers to book travel on Qatar Airways flights via Doha to and from 16 new countries. Pending any necessary government codeshare approvals, travellers can book travel beyond Qatar to their final destinations in Ethiopia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, …
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DALLAS – KLM (KL) announced that passengers who booked a flight to Amsterdam (AMS) today from any European destination will not be able to board their flight. The airline will operate empty flights on the way back to its main hub. The decision was taken to allow as many passengers who are stuck at AMS …
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DALLAS – The short answer is yes, it is feasible for a commercial aircraft to fly over a hurricane while remaining out of the storm’s path. The hurricane season officially begins in June and ends in November, usually peaking in the month of August. When warm, moist air rises from the ocean and collides with …
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DALLAS – Portland, Oregon was added to the British Airways (BA) route map yesterday. Flight BA0267 landed at Portland International Airport (PDX) at 5.05 pm local time. The inaugural flight, which established the only direct link between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and PDX, was greeted warmly by locals as it taxied to the gate. The …
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The Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 with the registration D-ABPA (above) and to be named “Berlin” will be delivered to Lufthansa following certification by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) this summer. Lufthansa says the 787 will consume an average of around 2.5 litres of kerosene per passenger and 100 kilometres flown, which is around 25 per cent …
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DALLAS – American Airlines (AA) and Qatar Airways (QR) continue to expand their strategic partnership with a new codeshare agreement. The alliance expansion will allow AA passengers to book travel on QR flights via Doha to and from 16 more countries. Travelers will be able to book flights from Qatar to Ethiopia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, …
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DALLAS – Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) welcomed Finnair’s (AY) inaugural service from Seattle to Helsinki (HEL), marking the SEA’s latest new international service. The flight’s shorter polar route allows for quick access to the Nordic countries as well as quick connections to destinations across Europe and beyond. Passengers can connect to Finnair’s oneworld partner Alaska …
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DALLAS – On Sunday, June 5, American Airlines (AA) will begin service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). For the trip, the airline will use a 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft. With the addition of Boston, AA will fly from Memphis to nine cities: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, New York, Phoenix, …
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DALLAS – Perhaps the most scenic approach I’ve experienced, HFM 124 started the descent into Akureyri (AEY) by breaking through a thick layer of clouds and bidding adieu to the blue sky. NICEAIR’s first aircraft is a 150-seat Airbus A319, which is fully branded inside and out. Due to its size, performance, and range, the …
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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, The first ‘Goodyear Blimp’ made its first flight at Akron, Ohio, in 1925. The then-unnamed ship was inflated with highly flammable hydrogen. But on July 18, this was changed to helium, making it the world’s first blimp to fly with the much safer gas. On July 18, the ship was …
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Vietjet has reintroduced the Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket route following the easing of travel restrictions, becoming the only direct route between Vietnam’s biggest city and Thailand’s most popular beach city. The Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket service, which operates four weekly return flights on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, will offer …
DALLAS – The Romanian civil aviation sector is a versatile one, ready to capture significant commercial growth opportunities while adapting as necessary to regional and global events. Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Romania became a beacon of hope in the civil aviation sector thanks to the efforts of Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and …
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Donald Douglas Snr, then retired as Honorary Chairman of McDonnell Douglas, came out of retirement in 1973, to give a speech at the handover of four DC-10-30s to Lufthansa. Douglas had been trying to sell aircraft to Lufthansa for decades but to no avail. After WW11 the German flag carrier wanted DC-6s but didn’t have …
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DALLAS – Delta Air Lines (DL) will open its state-of-the-art terminal featuring its largest Delta Sky Club at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on June 4. The new terminal is a milestone in the airline’s US$4bn program to transform and modernize one of its key hubs. At an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Delta CEO …
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DALLAS – A few foreign aircraft lessors are happy these days as five Russian airlines have returned jets to them. More than two dozen leased planes were sent back, according to a document seen by Reuters. The returns take place in spite of a Russian law that seized hundreds of leased planes in response to …
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DALLAS – On June 1, Germany’s national airline, Lufthansa (LH), began nonstop service between its largest hub in Frankfurt (FRA) and the American Midwest city of St. Louis. These three weekly flights signify a major milestone for Lambert Airport (STL). The flight will be operated by LH’s smallest long-haul aircraft, the A330-300. It is configured …
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Aerospace engineer Richard Godfrey, who has identified a more precise location of MH370, has published a new paper which answers more questions about the breakthrough technology he used to track MH370. Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared over eight years ago on March 8, 2014, on a flight from KL to Beijing with 239 souls aboard. …
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AirAsia is to install an innovative aircraft software modification known as Descent Profile Optimiser (DPO) on its A320ceo aircraft commencing from June in conjunction with the World Environment Day celebration this Sunday. This upgrade will help to generate fuel savings and significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. The enhancement to the aircraft’s onboard Flight Management …
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DALLAS – The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has announced its final ruling concerning Flair Airlines (F8): the airline is officially Canadian. The carrier has faced some issues with the CTA during the last two months. The regulator conducted an investigation to make sure the F8 met the regulations regarding foreign ownership of a Canadian airline. …
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DALLAS – Today, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) welcomed a new international airline with the debut of Iberia’s (IB) nonstop service to Madrid, Spain. The route will be served four times weekly by Airbus A330-200s with a capacity of 288 passengers. The journey from DFW to Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) will be the first long-haul …
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DALLAS – On the eve of a major legislative vote on climate change, influential liberal and center-right MEPs have arranged a dinner with aviation lobbyists. The move comes as industry lobbyists step up their attempts to sway European legislators to vote on a broad reform package aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by …
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DALLAS – Condor (DE) just unveiled its new Airbus A330-900 cabins, which include a business class that competitors might want to take a look at. The German leisure airline announced plans to purchase 16 Airbus A330neo aircraft in mid-2021 to replace its obsolete Boeing 767s for long-haul trips. Photo: Condor Stripes to Compete The A330-900 …
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DALLAS – Ethiopian Airlines (ET) has begun nonstop flights from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW), Togo. With today’s inaugural flight, the new 3-x-weekly service between IAD and LFW is set to help link Ethiopian’s network of US passengers throughout Africa. The schedule is as follows: Flight ET0516 departs from Addis Ababa Bole International …
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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 Sebastian, an air traffic controller, pilot, and photographer. Sebastian, welcome aboard! Let’s start with the simplest question: what’s your name and what is …
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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, the prototype of the Short 360 (SD3-60) 36-seater airliner took to the skies for the first time in 1981, a year after its manufacturer, Short Brothers, announced its production. The model follows the Short 330, developed in 1974, with an additional six-seat capacity and a short-range regional with a maximum …
Emirates has formally launched bookings for its premium economy class for the Sydney to London and Paris routes with fares from $4413 return for an August 1, 2022 start. The lead-in return fare is for a booking made 120 days in advance and increases for bookings made 90 days ($5013), 60 days ($5628) and below …
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