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Ocean Infinity MH370 search area for 2023. The yellow dot represents Mr Godfrey’s location and the red. that suggested by the Independent Group. The purpose of the British aerospace engineer and physicist Dr Hannes Coetzee* have published two new reports on the technology and tracking of MH370. Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared over eight years …

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Finavia airports will offer direct flights to more than 130 destinations this summer, with Helsinki Airport (HEL) offering 200 flights a day. The post Finavia Airports Boast Post-pandemic Summer Recovery appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi (5W) adds new destinations to its Abu Dhabi (AUH) flight schedule, including Budapest, Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Vienna. The post Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Launches Seven New Routes appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) has given Colombian Viva Air (VH) permission to begin scheduled service to the country. The post Viva Air Cleared to Fly Buenos Aires Route appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

JetBlue (B6) has submitted a proposal to Spirit Airlines’ (NK) board of directors to buy the yellow carrier for US$33 per share in cash. The post JetBlue Submits Proposal to Acquire Spirit Airlines appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

JetBlue (B6) announced flights between Boston (BOS) and London (GTW, LHR) as it aims to continue disrupting a highly competitive market.  The post JetBlue Announces Boston to London Flights appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Icelandic low-cost airline, PLAY (OG) is Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s (LPL) newest partner, connecting Liverpool to Reykjavik and the US. The post PLAY Becomes Liverpool’s Newest International Link appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

From Frontier Airlines to America West Airlines, Edward Raymond Beauvais’ tenure in civil aviation in the US is the stuff of legends. The post A Tribute to Aviation Pioneer Edward R. Beauvais appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea (V7) commenced operations in 2012 from the carrier’s home base of Venice (VCE). The post Today in Aviation: Volotea Begins to ‘Fly Around’ appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air Astana will launch direct services from Nur-Sultan and Almaty to Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete on June 1, 2022. All flights will be operated using the latest generation Airbus A321LR aircraft on Mondays and Wednesdays from Nur-Sultan, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Almaty. The airline says that additional frequencies …

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German charter airline Condor has possibly created the worst airline colour scheme ever with its new striped livery. However, it argues that “Condor is vacation. And vacation is stripes.” No matter if you hate it or like it – you will not miss it! In the future, it says the airline’s aircraft will wear stripes …

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Virgin Australia has launched an innovative Business Flyer loyalty program to reward its small to medium-sized business (SME) customers and snare new SME clients. Called Virgin Australia Business Flyer the loyalty program has a host of benefits. Free membership, no sign-up costs, and no minimum spend. Velocity Points earn for businesses today with Points earned for …

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As part of its summer 2022 schedule, LEVEL (LV), IAG’s low-cost long-haul airline, now connects Los Angeles (LAX) with Barcelona (BCN). The post LEVEL Expands US Reach to Barcelona, Spain appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Boeing and Air Lease Corp. (ALC) have announced that the aircraft lessor has placed an order for 32 additional 737-8 and 737-9 jets. The post Air Lease Corp Adds 32 Boeing 737 MAX to Orderbook appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

LATAM Airlines Group (LA) is taking strong steps to aid refugees from around the world following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The post LATAM to Help Refugees amid the Ukraine Crisis appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

As thunderstorms in Florida hindered traffic during spring break, airlines canceled hundreds of weekend flights, with thousands more delayed. The post Thousands of Flights Delayed, Hundreds Canceled amid Florida Storms appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, the first Airbus A310 prototype conducted its maiden flight in 1982. It received its type certification on March 11, 1983. The post Today in Aviation: First Flight of the Airbus A310 appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Virgin Australia’s radical move to permanently slash business class fares by up to 60 per cent is the latest move in the ongoing battle to control the lucrative market that has cost airlines hundreds of millions of dollars over the last 10 years. After the demise of Ansett in 2001, Qantas enjoyed a monopoly on …

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ITA Airways (AZ) keeps expanding its summer route network with the launch of a new connection from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to New York’s JFK. The post ITA Airways Launches New Direct Route to New York appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Video footage has surfaced showing an Antonov AN-124-100-150M damaged at Hostomel Airport (GML) amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The post Antonov AN-124 Found Damaged at Hostomel Airport (+VIDEO) appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air France (AF) is preparing for a busy summer of 2022 as it plans to serve 196 destinations, reaching 90% of its 2019 capacity by then. The post Air France Preps for Summer 2022 with New Destinations appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, Venezuelan flag carrier VIASA (VA) completed its first commercial flight hand in hand with KLM in 1961. The post Today in Aviation: VIASA’s First Commercial Flight appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Reuters is reporting that the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is assisting Chinese investigators with the download of the cockpit voice recorder in Washington from the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 that crashed last month. The news comes as the NTSB confirms it is sending a team of investigators to China. It’s likely that the …

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Due to a pilot shortage, hundreds of Alaska Airlines (AS) flights were canceled at Sea-Tac International Airport (SEA) this morning. The post Alaska Airlines Cancels 120+ Flights amid Pilot Picketing appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decreed that Russian airlines will be able to use rubles to pay for the use of leased aircraft and engines.  The post Putin Allows Russian Airlines to Pay Lessors in Rubles appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Lufthansa (LH) operated its first nonstop flight between Munich (MUC) and San Diego (SAN). LH now flies the route three times weekly. The post Lufthansa Inaugurates Munich-San Diego Route appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The business class cabin on Etihad’s new A350. The aircraft, named Sustainability50, carries a unique livery in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the federation of the UAE and Etihad’s commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It will join the airline’s industry-leading sustainability drive as part of a programme aimed at decarbonising aviation. Formed …

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