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iAero Airways, the largest B2B passenger charter and cargo airline in the US, has completed the FAA process to add Boeing 767s to its fleet. The post iAero Wins Certification of B767 Aircraft appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, the Boeing 747-8F performed its maiden flight, successfully completing its high-speed and taxiing tests, in 2010. The post Today in Aviation: First Flight of the Boeing 747-8F appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Korean Air has introduced biometric self-boarding services for the first time in Korea with domestic passengers passing through boarding gates at Gimpo Airport with only a scan of their palms. The palm vein scan will allow the airline to immediately check the passenger’s identification and boarding pass information without checking a paper or mobile boarding …

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SmartLynx Airline (6Y), the charter airline based in Mārupe, Mārupe, Latvia, will lease two Boeing 737-8 aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital. The post SmartLynx to Add the Boeing MAX to Its Fleet appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

From flight plans to maintenance reports to safety inspections, the documents in commercial aviation do more than just keep things running smoothly. The post Document Workflow Automation in Commercial Aviation appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Ground and cargo handling service company Swissport is recovering its IT systems following a ransomware attack that interrupted flights late last week. The post Swissport Recovers from Ramsomware Attack appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, the first official airmail flight took place between New Zealand and Australia in 1934. Pilot Charles Ulm was in charge of the flight. The post Today in Aviation: First Official New Zealand-Australia Airmail Flight appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Australia will open its borders to fully vaccinated international tourists from February 21, 2022. Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the decision following a meeting of the National Security Council. “I know the tourism industry will be looking forward to that and over the next two weeks they’ll get the opportunity for them to be …

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AirlineRatings.com the world’s only safety, product, and COVID-19 rating agency has responded to industry and public requests to widen its safest low-cost airlines assessment from 10 airlines to 20 for 2022 from the 385 airlines it monitors. The AirlineRatings top 20 safest low-cost airlines for 2022 are, in alphabetical order; Air Arabia, Air Asia Group* …

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On June 30, 1971, Sir Freddie Laker announced his intentions to launch a new discount ‘Skytrain’ service between London and New York. The post 40th Anniversary of Laker SkyTrain Shut down appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, German airline Deutsche Luft-Reederei (DLR) operated its inaugural flight, a 250 km route between Berlin and Weimar, in 1919. The post Today in Aviation: Lufthansa Forerunner Deutsche Luft Reederei Maiden Flight appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Some of the most recognizable and unique passenger aircraft flying around the world are specialized government aircraft. The post Airways Top 10 Executive Aircraft from Around the World appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

AirAsia Group* airlines have achieved the highest seven-star rankings after a new audit by AirlineRatings.com. SEE the Rating comparisons here. All of the airlines in the group have now passed the major international safety audit, the International Air Transport Association Operation Safety Audit (IOSA), which covers more than 1060 separate parameters. The operational safety audit …

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@airlinevideos has posted a great video of two American Airlines A321s landing of the parallel runways at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on January 27th, 2022. This arrival was watched live by thousands around the world on the Airline Videos Live broadcast on YouTube American Airlines A321 DOUBLE LANDINGS on the 28s at San Francisco …

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IAG Cargo, the company combining the strengths of five carriers, announced that it will increase its flights between Europe and Latin America. The post IAG Cargo Carriers to Boost Latin American Reach appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

El Al (LY) has informed the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) that it has signed an MoU to acquire rival airline Arkia Airlines (IZ). The post El Al Signs MoU to Acquire Rival Arkia appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Convair 990 at LAX. Colorized by Benoit Vienne American’s plan was to use the Convair jet for the first class only “Blue Streak” service and configure American’s 707s for all economy. American purchased 25 of what was essentially a new aircraft from Convair but the aircraft’s radical changes were not made clear to the General …

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Emirates (EK) celebrated the 10th anniversary of service to Dallas-Fort Worth Airport (DFW) yesterday by flying its Expo2020 777-300ER. The post Emirates Celebrates 10 Years at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, oneworld Alliance airline Malév (MA) ceased operations in 2012, leaving Hungary without a national carrier. The post Today in Aviation: Malév Is Dissolved appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

New Zealanders will be able to return home from Australia from February 28 and from overseas from March 14. Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty said, “today’s announcement is incredibly exciting news for New Zealanders overseas. Having the certainty they will be touching down on home soil and reuniting with friends …

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As Alaska Airlines (AS) continues to boost its membership in the oneworld Alliance, it adds another codeshare agreement with Finnair (AY). The post Alaska Airlines, Finnair Expand Codeshare Agreement appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, Japan Air Lines (JL) began its first international scheduled air service from Tokyo to San Francisco with a DC-6B in 1954. The post Today in Aviation: Japan Air Lines Launches First International Flights appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Etihad Airways has successfully completed IATA Environmental Assessment stage 2 and received accreditation in four key operational areas: facilities management, flight operations, Etihad technical division, Etihad Catering Services. The IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) program is a blueprint for airlines to achieve sustainability in all air and ground operations. It is an evaluation system designed to …

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Lufthansa (LH) took delivery of its first Airbus A321P2F, which will be operated by its subsidiary Lufthansa Cityline from Frankfurt Airport. The post Lufthansa Takes Delivery of First Airbus A321P2F appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, the American-built, three-engined Boeing 727 entered service with launch customer Eastern Air Lines in 1964. The post Today in Aviation: Boeing 727 Enters Service With Eastern Air Lines appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Low-cost Icelandic airline, PLAY (OG) has announced expanded service in the United States to Europe from Steward International Airport (SWF). The post Low-cost PLAY Airline Expanding to Steward in June appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

An incredible video has been captured of a British Airways A321 tail strike and go-around during the Storm Corrie. Winds of up to 92mph were battering the UK causing chaos for travelers. The A321 was operating BA1307 from Aberdeen. SEE: Behind the scenes of the amazing Emirates advert The post Incredible video of British Airways …

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