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Today in Aviation, Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (NH) operated its first international air service to Hong Kong in 1971. The post Today in Aviation: ANA Spreads International Wings appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

CSIRO’s Oceanographer David Griffin talks about MH370 on 60 Minutes Extra Minutes. Mr. Griffin’s location for Mh370 based on drift modeling of the debris is just south of where Mr. Richard Godfrey’s WSPRnet tracking says the 777 lies. The post CSIRO’s David Griffin talks about MH370 appeared first on Airline Ratings. read more ⇒ Source:: …

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Australian carrier Qantas Airways (QF) has signed a contract with European planemaker Airbus to upgrade the carrier’s A321P2F fleet. The post Qantas Upgrades Its Airbus A321P2F Fleet appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

A superb side-by-side video has been captured of Captain Khalifa Al Thani battling the savage UK storm Eunice to land his Boeing 777-300ER at London’s Heathrow Airport. The side-by-side video posted by @AlexInAir features the UK’s popular Big Jet commentary of the action. The storm with wind gusts up to 120mph battered the UK with …

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Starlux Airlines (JX) has received its first A330neo. The aircraft landed at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) at 16:15 local time. The post Starlux Airlines Takes Delivery of First A330neo appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Board of Directors of Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has approved a three-year hiatus in the development of the E175-E2 aircraft. The post Embraer Pauses E175-E2 Jet Development for Three Years appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Atlas Air (5Y) and Cainiao, Alibaba Group’s logistics arm, have expanded their alliance footprint by adding a Boeing 747-8 freighter to routes between China and the Americas.  The post Atlas Air, Cainiao Strengthen Alliance with Boeing 747-8F appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Hundreds of thousands have tuned in to see flights attempt to arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) during Storm Eunice, and the feed has gone massively viral. The post London Heathrow Live Feed Goes Viral amid Storm Eunice appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

What are some of the most interesting aviation patents that have come out this week from the USPTO? Two have been granted to Boeing. The post Notable Commercial Aviation Patents of the Week appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, Finnair (AY) became the first Western airline to begin commercial flights to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) after WWII in 1956. The post Today in Aviation: Finnair Flies to Moscow appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The premier of Western Australia Mark McGowan has announced that the state’s hard border will open from March 3, 2022. In late January the government backflipped on a February 5 opening date causing disruption to travelers. The state has had one of the world’s lowest COVID infection rates. It also now has the highest vaccination …

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In a landmark decision in the long-running and complex battle over airport charges and asset valuations between Qantas and Perth Airport in the WA Supreme Court, his Honour Justice Rene le Miere has found broadly in favour of Perth Airport. Justice le Miere found that the per passenger prices for terminal services and airfield services …

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LATAM Airlines (LA) will resume service to Australia and New Zealand on March 29, according to a company press release. The post LATAM to Resume Australia, New Zealand Service appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Steve Dickson announced his resignation after just over two-and-a-half years in the post. The post FAA Chief Steve Dickson Resigns Mid Term appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus says it hopes to reach an “amicable solution” in its dispute with Middle East carrier Qatar Airways (QR). The post Airbus Hopes for ‘Amicable’ Solution with Qatar appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Etihad Airways (EY) has signed a LoI to purchase seven A350F freighters to complement its existing fleet of five A350-1000 passenger planes. The post Next-Gen A350F Joins Etihad Airways’s Fleet appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

US West Coast carrier Alaska Airlines (AS) has launched Flight Pass, a subscription-based travel offering for its customers. The post Alaska Airlines Unveils First Subscription Service in the US appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, UK regional operator flybmi (BM) filed for “unavoidable” administration and ceased operations in 2019. The post Today in Aviation: UK Airline Flybmi Enters Administration appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

AirAsia has committed to 100VX4 eVOTL aircraft in a deal with Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company. AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AirAsia), has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to lease a minimum of 100 VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Avolon. These eVTOL aircraft will allow AirAsia to further revolutionize air travel by providing advanced air …

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The Australia Transport Safety Bureau and Geoscience Australia are now reviewing their data in response to Richard Godfrey’s breakthrough MH370 tracking technology. Despite the ATSB’s role in the search for MH370 which concluded in 2017 the ATSB new chief commissioner Angus Mitchell has told News Limited that he remained “open-minded” about the new theory. He …

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In a major ecotourism initiative, Aviair and HeliSpirit have partnered to launch zero-emission flights to some of Western Australia’s most iconic attractions. The deal with Eve Air Mobility includes a fleet of up to 50 zero-emission electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), with flights to start as early as 2026. “This year marks 20 …

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JetBlue Airways has signed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 30 A220-300 aircraft which takes the airline’s firm commitment for the A220-300 to 100 aircraft. This latest agreement lifts the total firm order book for the A220 to 740. “We’re already seeing benefits from the eight A220s we’ve added to the fleet, and …

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Traditionally, one of the more dreary public facility is the airport, with its long repetitive corridors of gates and windows often looking out onto miles of empty asphalt. The post Public Art at the Airport: ATL’s Wealth of Works appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Singapore Airlines (SQ) has agreed to pay US$2.8bn to GE Aviation for 22 GE9X engines, completing the purchase of 31 Boeing 777X aircraft. The post Singapore Airlines GE9X Engine Purchase Agreement appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

ST Engineering announced that its Commercial Aerospace business has signed an agreement to lease five Airbus A320P2F to Vaayu Group (Vaayu). The post ST Engineering Leases A320P2Fs to Vaayu Group appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Asia-Pacific region’s accelerating GDP growth and a tripling of the middle-class to over 3 billion by 2040 will require an additional 17,620 aircraft over the 20 years. That is the upbeat forecast from Airbus which says passenger traffic growth in the Asia-Pacific region will be 5.3 percent a year and with the accelerated retirement …

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Airbus and SEA, manager of Milan’s Linate (LIN) and Malpensa (MXP) airports, signed an MoU for the implementation of hydrogen distribution projects. The post Airbus, Milan Airports Sign Hydrogen Distribution Deal appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”