New Zealand to open early to Australian and international travelers

New Zealand is to open up to Australians from April 13, 2022, and visa waiver travelers from Monday 2 May 2022. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern said “we have now received guidance that it is safe to significantly bring forward the next stage of border reopening work.” READ: Ocean Infinity commits to a new …

US Global Hawk spy drone guards the Black Sea

A US Global Hawk unmanned spy drone is deployed over the Black Sea just south of Russia’s naval base at Sevastopol. The Global Hawk which has a call sign of “Forte11” cost $170 million and is piloted remotely and operates from Italy. READ: Ocean Infinity commits to a new search for MH370 in 2023. It …

Global Airline Relief Efforts during International Conflicts

How does an industry whose core business is flying people and goods across borders help when crises ensue and airspaces are closed? The post Global Airline Relief Efforts during International Conflicts appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation: Qantas’ Maiden Flight across the South Pacific

Today in Aviation, a Qantas Airways (QF) flying boat service began a survey flight from Sydney to Valparaíso via Easter Island in 1951. The post Today in Aviation: Qantas’ Maiden Flight across the South Pacific appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

FlyZero unveils more concepts for its hydrogen-based aircraft

Last week, the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) delivered on its promise to present two more FlyZero concepts for regional and short-haul aircraft this year. They are part of a technology and research project from the UK government. FlyZero’s three concepts for hydrogen-based aircraft. “Three next-generation aircraft concepts have been created as part of the FlyZero project …

New Caribbean Airline Arajet Orders 20 Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing and Arajet (DM) have announced that the new Caribbean airline has placed an order for 20 Boeing 737-8-200 aircraft. The post New Caribbean Airline Arajet Orders 20 Boeing 737 MAX appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Celebrating 50 Years: Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 1

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) inaugurated a new era on March 14, 1972: Terminal 1, one of Europe’s most advanced facilities of its kind. The post Celebrating 50 Years: Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 1 appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Putin Signs Bill: Leased Aircraft Belong to Russian Airlines

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing foreign planes leased by Russian airlines to be registered as the airlines’ property. The post Putin Signs Bill: Leased Aircraft Belong to Russian Airlines appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Threatened Qantas long-haul industrial dispute averted

A threatened industrial dispute with Qantas long-haul flight attendants which would have grounded the airline’s international flights has been averted with 85 percent of cabin crew supporting a new deal. According to Qantas, the agreement removes a number of legacy rostering practices, where crew is effectively limited to working on Airbus A330s only, or on …

US spy drone watching Moldova and Ukraine borders

Tens of thousands are watching a US Global Hawk unmanned spy drone deployed near Moldovia and also Romania as well as over the Black Sea just south of Russia’s naval base at Sevastopol. The Global Hawk which has a call sign of “Forte12” cost $170 million and is piloted remotely and operates from Italy. READ: …

Photo of a 747 passing – from another 747’s cockpit

A photo of a 747 passing has been captured by Captain Christiaan van Heijst from his 747 cockpit. Christiaan van Heijst takes up the story. “Two 747s passing each other in the land of sunshine. A world of white and blue where nearly all birds are mechanical ones, leaving bright contrails in their wake as …

Today in Aviation: Mexico’s Volaris Takes to the Skies

Today in Aviation, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris (Y4) operated its first revenue flight in 2006. It was operated by an Airbus A319. The post Today in Aviation: Mexico’s Volaris Takes to the Skies appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Dozens of airlines avoiding Russian airspace adding up to four hours to flights

According to Flightradar24 at least 21 airlines have re-routed flights around Russian airspace adding hours to some flights. Routes between Europe and Asia have been most affected says Flightradar 24 as airlines have either re-routed around Russian airspace adding time and distance to their flights or canceling flights. <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4f9914d elementor-widget read more ⇒ Source:: …

Delta Air Lines, KLM, Lufthansa Bid on ITA Airways

Major airlines have expressed interest in purchasing a chunk of ITA Airways (AZ), Italy’s new flagship airline and Alitalia heir. The post Delta Air Lines, KLM, Lufthansa Bid on ITA Airways appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Boeing 737-10 Faces Critical Certification Deadline

Boeing is up against a tight end-of-year deadline that surrounds the certification of the 737-10, the largest version of the MAX series. The post Boeing 737-10 Faces Critical Certification Deadline appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Amerijet Expands Fleet with Boeing 757 Freighters

Miami-based Amerijet International Airlines (M6) has announced the addition of six Boeing 757-200PCF freighters to its fleet. The post Amerijet Expands Fleet with Boeing 757 Freighters appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

South Africa Grounds British Airways, Kulula Flights

All British Airways (BA) and Kulula (MN) flights operated by Comair have been grounded by South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). The post South Africa Grounds British Airways, Kulula Flights appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airlines Manoeuvre Financially amid Rising Oil Prices

Due to the current crisis in Ukraine, the price of oil has spiked, reaching a 14-year peak in some countries and impacting jet fuel prices profoundly. The post Airlines Manoeuvre Financially amid Rising Oil Prices appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Conviasa: First International Carrier at Mexico City’s New Airport

Venezuelan flag carrier Conviasa (VO) will be the first international airline to operate at Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU). The post Conviasa: First International Carrier at Mexico City’s New Airport appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

SkyWest Airlines to stop serving 29 US regional airports

SkyWest Airlines (OO) recently notified the US Department of Transportation (DoT) of its intention to stop serving 29 regional airports. The post SkyWest Airlines to stop serving 29 US regional airports appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation: Maiden Flight of the Airbus A321

Today in Aviation, the A321 prototype, F-WWIA, took to the skies for the first time in 1993 from Airbus’ Hamburg Finkenwerder (XFW) plant. The post Today in Aviation: Maiden Flight of the Airbus A321 appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Fresh Flower Forum Launched Between Miami, Brussels Airports

Yesterday, the inaugural Fresh Flower Forum, hosted by Miami International Airport (MIA) and Brussels Airport (BRU), kicked off in Miami with Airways in attendance. The post Fresh Flower Forum Launched Between Miami, Brussels Airports appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Leeds Bradford Airport Shelves Expansion Plans

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) announced the cancellation of its expansion projects, which included the creation of a new terminal. The post Leeds Bradford Airport Shelves Expansion Plans appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Russian Draft Law Risks Mass Default on Leased Aircraft

Russia has drafted a law that may bar its airlines from returning leased planes, raising the stakes in a battle with Western financiers. The post Russian Draft Law Risks Mass Default on Leased Aircraft appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation: Hong Kong’s HK Express is Founded

Today in Aviation, Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier HK Express (UO) was founded in 2004. UO is currently owned by Cathay Pacific Airways (CX). The post Today in Aviation: Hong Kong’s HK Express is Founded appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

What is this Russian IL-96 VIP government transport doing in Turkey?

What is this Russian IL-96 VIP government transport doing in Turkey? The Russian IL-96 VIP transport has just flown from Moscow to the important resort city of Antalya in Turkey but there are no details as to why. It has been suggested that both Turkey and Isreal could hold the key to a peace deal …