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The Biden administration has selected Billy Nolen, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) safety head, as the agency’s acting chief. The post US FAA Safety Official Appointed as Acting Administrator appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The 737-7 completed flight testing in October 2021, but Boeing says it has yet to complete a portion of the aircraft’s certification process. The post Boeing 737-7 Certification Work Still in Progress appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

To ensure the supply of spare parts until the end of 2022, Russian carrier Pobeda (DP) has reduced its fleet from 41 to 25 aircraft. The post Aeroflot Subsidiary Pobeda Reduces Fleet by 40% appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, the prototype Saab 2000 took to the skies for the first time in 1992. At the controls were pilots Eric Sjöberg and Lennart Nordh. The post Today in Aviation: Maiden Flight of the Saab 2000 appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The most important thing in my cabin bag for this A380 flight was my swimming gear. Now, whoever boards an aircraft considering speedos vital to get to their destination? I did and for a good reason. It was July 28, 2008, and it was a very hot summer day in my native Hamburg, Germany. After …

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In a global exclusive AirlineRatings.com has been given special access to flight operations of Air Baltic avoiding Ukrainian airspace. The Ukraine war has confronted industry-leading regional carrier Air Baltic, based in Riga, with new challenges. Its home country borders directly on Russia, and the Baltic states have seen themselves as being under threat from Russia …

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Flightradar24 has provided detailed flight data for China Eastern flight 5735 which crashed on Tuesday, March 21, 2022, claiming 132 lives. The flight was scheduled to depart Kunming at 13:10 local time (05:10 UTC) and arrive in Guangzhou at 15:05 local time. Flightradar 24 said: “MU5735 departed Kunming at 05:16 UTC and reached a cruising …

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London Gatwick (LGW) and Manchester (MAN) airports have announced the reopening of their South Terminal and Terminal 3, respectively. The post London Gatwick, Manchester Airport Announce Terminal Reopenings appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The first Virgin Atlantic (VS) flight connecting Orlando (MCO) and Edinburgh (EDI) departs Wednesday, March 30 from the Scottish capital. The post Virgin Atlantic to Launch New Orlando-Scotland Route appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Ethiopian Airlines Group (ET) has rehired Mesfin Tasew, its previous chief operating officer (COO), as its new chief executive. The post Ethiopian Airlines Group Appoints New CEO appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

American Airlines (AA) unveils an Airbus A321 with a tribute livery to Medal of Honor recipients. Today marks National Medal of Honor Day. The post American Airlines Unveils A321 Medal of Honor Livery appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, Barbara Harmer made her first Concorde flight in 1993 as the First Officer of the daily London-New York route. The post Today in Aviation: First Female Concorde Pilot appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The second black box has been recovered at the crash site of the China Eastern 737-800. The recovery of the cockpit voice recorder yesterday and now the flight data recorder is a major breakthrough. Also recovered, 10kms away from the crash site, is a piece of wreckage indicating mid-air break up, which could possibly support …

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The CEOs of major US airlines have signed a joint letter, encouraging US President Joe Biden to drop the mask mandate on airplanes and airports. The post US Airlines CEOs Ask POTUS to Lift Mask Mandate appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

56 years and counting, the iconic Twin Otter has landed a new order for 10 DHC 6-400 versions from Indian regional carrier FlyBig (S9). The post The Twin Otter Still Strong, Lands an Order for 10 from India appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Alaska Air Group has presented its long-term network growth strategy and fleet simplification scheme at its Investor Day meeting. The post Alaska Airlines to Expand Network, Simplify Fleet appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, EASA has suspended Russian aircraft, MROs’ Part 145, and Third Country Operator (TCO) certificates. The post EASA Suspends Russian Aircraft, MRO, Operator Certificates appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, British Airways (BA) subsidiary BA Connect disappeared from the skies in 2007 after its take over by Flybe (BE). The post Today In Aviation: Flybe Takes over BA Connect appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Investigators searching for clues into the crash of China Eastern flight MH 5735 will look at any damage and subsequent repairs performed on the rear bulkhead as a possible cause? The recovery of the cockpit voice recorder is a major breakthrough and the search for the flight data recorder continues. Whatever happen aboard China Eastern …

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Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has been interviewed by Bloomberg Asia about the impact on Boeing of the that claimed 132 lives. You can see the interview here. READ: Ocean Infinity commits to a new search for MH370 in 2023. About AirlineRatings.com Airlineratings.com was developed to provide everyone in the world a one-stop shop for everything …

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Spirit Airlines (NK) announces four new routes from Newark (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND), Los Angeles (LAX), Oakland (OAK), and Pittsburgh (PIT). The post Spirit Airlines Launches Four New Routes from Newark appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

EUROCONTROL’s most recent Data Snapshot shows how the rerouting of flights around Ukraine is disrupting traffic flows across a wide area. The post EUROCONTROL Publishes Data on Flight Rerouting around Ukraine appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Delta Air Lines (DL) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, marking the latest milestone in its fleet renewal and expansion efforts. The post Delta Air Lines Takes Delivery of First A312neo appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

In a major blow to Boeing, Air Canada has opted for 26 Airbus A321XLRs to operate across the North Atlantic. Air Canada has confirmed an order with Airbus for six A321XLR aircraft and is acquiring an additional 20 through lessors. The airline ordered and has in service, 34 737 MAX aircraft to replace its A320 …

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Air New Zealand will launch non-stop flights to New York from September 17 this year with a three times weekly service. Landing at John F. Kennedy Airport, the airline will operate its flagship Auckland-New York route with its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The new service further deepens the alliance between Air New Zealand and United Airlines. …

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Air Greenland (GL) and Avolon have partnered up to tackle climate change by offering zero-emission travel in the region with the VX4 eVTOL. The post Avolon, Air Greenland Announce e-VTOL Partnership appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The rebirth of defunct English regional carrier Flybe (BE) has officially begun with the maiden flight scheduled for April 13, 2022. The post New Flybe Announces Launch Date, Route Network appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”