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Qantas has announced it will launch a seasonal three-times-weekly nonstop service to Rome from June 22, 2022, using the Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The 787s are configured for just 236 seats and the flight will shave three hours off the normal route to Rome. Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce also told The West Australian newspaper that …
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MIAMI – United Airlines (UA) and Virgin Australia Group (VA) announced a new agreement that improves connectivity between Australia and the Americas. The partnership is expected to go into effect in early 2022, pending government approval. MileagePlus and Velocity Frequent Flyer members will gain access to more one-stop connections to cities across the United States, …
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Virgin Australia Group has struck a new partnership with United Airlines that will triple the airline’s reach into the Americas, with customers to access more destinations and more benefits when traveling to cities across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. Commencing in April 2022, the partnership will establish code-share co-operation, as well …
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MIAMI – Today, United Airlines (UA) has become the largest airline to invest in zero-emission aircraft engines for regional aircraft. In a press release today, the airline said it has taken an equity stake in ZeroAvia, a leading company focused on hydrogen-electric aviation solutions. Today’s news did not reveal the size of the stake. UA …
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MIAMI – Yesterday, the final Airbus A380 to be built completed its final test flight, the customer acceptance flight, for Emirates (EK), but not before drawing a large heart in the sky. According to FlightRadar24, the test flight was the most tracked in the skies, with over 38,000 users checking in to virtually witness history. …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, Eastern Airlines (EA) became the first US carrier to introduce the Airbus A300 into service in 1977. Four 229-seat A300B4s were leased from the European manufacturer. This was part of an in-service trial to promote the airliner in the US. Eastern put the aircraft into service on its trunk routes …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium (HQ) was founded in 2001. Its final flight from Tenerife (TFS) took place on October 27, 2017. The Thomas Cook Group created the airline to tap into the Belgian leisure market and serve holiday destinations outside the European Union. Initially, the Thomas Cook Group planned on …
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Airline hostesses have always been the focus of glamour, particularly in the 50s and 60s. Aircraft manufacturers, like Boeing, and airlines have always used them to highlight new aircraft and new passenger features. The following images from the vaults of AirlineRatings.com showcase many of the great airlines of the past and a few that have survived …
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The former head of Google Engineering Alan Eustace has praised Richard Godfrey’s breakthrough tracking of MH370 as an inspiration. “The greatest mystery of our time is solved by ingenious engineering and incredibly hard work. What an inspiration!” Mr. Eustace wrote on Mr. Godfrey’s MH370 blog. Mr. Eustace (below) said: “I’m proud to be included on …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, Spanish charter carrier Oasis International Airlines (OB) ceased operations in 1996 due to saturation of the market. Oasis was established in 1986 as Andalusair, an air broker based in Malaga (AGP). The company was taken over by the Oasis Hotel Group in 1987 and renamed Oasis International. Flights commenced on …
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MIAMI – Will the cockpit of tomorrow’s commercial aircraft be recognizable to the pilots of today? This question is becoming increasingly relevant as technology continues to advance rapidly. It wasn’t too long ago that many within the aviation industry saw glass cockpits as a cutting-edge design pulled from the set of a science fiction movie. …
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MIAMI – The situation between Airbus and Qatar Airways (QR) keeps escalating. The A350 manufacturer yesterday announced it is seeking independent legal assessment as a way to move forward in resolving its paint degradation dispute with the Middle Eastern airline. At the center of the dispute is QR’s alleged misrepresentation of the nonstructural surface degradation …
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MIAMI – Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of the Airways Profile. For this episode, US-based pilot Kay Hall explains what it means to be in the middle of pilot training. Kay, thanks for your time! As always, let’s begin with the simplest question: what is your name, and what is your role …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, National Airlines (NA) conducted the first domestic US flight operated by a jet airliner in 1958. A single Boeing 707 (N710PA) had been leased from Pan American (PA), whilst NA awaited the arrival of its own jet equipment. It was put to work on the carriers flagship route between Miami …
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MIAMI – Hawaiian Airlines (HA) has signed a long-term contract with Amadeus to handle its reservations, departure control, data intelligence, and payment processes. In a press release today, the airline and Amadeus said that implementation of the Amadeus Altéa PSS suite will begin in Q1 2022 with targeted completion in 2023. At the heart of …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, United Airlines (UA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2002. It was to be the largest airline bankruptcy in US history. At the time, the airline operated around 1,800 flights per day and had approximately 17% of all air capacity in the United States. The airline had struggled through two …
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The airline industry is set to grow by 47 percent next year according to London-based global aviation analytics firm Cirium. In its second annual Airline Insights Review, it says the steep increase 2022 indicates capacity could return to 2015 levels by the end of next year. Cirium said that last year, the pandemic and its …
MIAMI – Boeing and 777 Partners announced that the Miami-based investment firm will increase its 737 MAX order book with the purchase of 30 more planes. The new order brings 777 Partners’ commercial aircraft fleet to 68 737 MAXs, marking the company’s fourth order for the fuel-efficient single-aisle jets this year. The deal, worth US$3.7bn …
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MIAMI — The very first McDonnell Douglas DC-9 entered into service with its launch customer, Delta Air Lines (DL) in 1965. Devised for frequent and short flights, and to serve small airports with short runways and basic airport infrastructure, the DC-9 became one of Douglas’ best-selling aircraft ever, with a long story of models derived. The …
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Airline Ratings Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has appeared on Australia’s Skynews to discuss the new upstart low-cost airline Bonza on Skynews. See the interview here. Bonza has been overwhelmed with 4000 expressions of interest from staff while 40 airports, want to host the airline’s services. Bonza chief executive Tim Jordan says the response to the airline …
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The pilot of an Airbus A340 has performed a perfect cross-wind landing captured on the video below. Plane lands sideways #plane #landing pic.twitter.com/QcsdKm6Vgh — AircraftYTube (@AircraftYTube) December 7, 2021 Crosswind landings can be a major challenge for pilots and occur when the wind is across the runway, not head-on. Typically aircraft land and take off …
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easyJet has welcomed FlyZero’s announcement that it has developed a concept for a midsize aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen, enabling zero-carbon emission flights. The concept aircraft would be capable of flying 279 passengers halfway around the world without a stop or anywhere in the world with just one stop to refuel. easyjet says the midsize …
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MIAMI – A change of leadership is in store at American Airlines Group, inc. Effective March 31, 2022, Robert Isom will succeed Doug Parker as chief executive officer. Parker, who is retiring, will continue to serve as chairman of American’s board. Isom will join the board on that date. “I have worked with Robert for …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, after commencing international flights in 2009, V Australia was integrated into Virgin Australia (VA) in 2011. V Australia can trace its history back to 2006 when Virgin Blue, looked to establish an International subsidiary. The carrier was granted permission to operate up to ten flights per week between Australia and …
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In a significant statement of intent and another vote of confidence for the Boeing 737 MAX Miami-based 777 Partners has ordered thirty Boeing 737-8-200 airplanes with deliveries commencing in 2024. The order takes 777 Partners’ firm commitments to a total of 68. “We’re delighted to be able to announce the almost doubling in size of …
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More airlines and borders re-opening are the catalysts for an airfare bonanza according to the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). In its latest Airline Competition in Australia report, the ACCC said it found that greater optimism among Australians that state and territory borders will remain open has been driving renewed confidence to fly, and …
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The surge in online commerce is prompting Qantas to convert two of its 300-passenger Airbus A330s into freighters for both international and domestic routes that support Australia Post’s parcel and mail business. Qantas Freight will also receive its third Airbus A321P2F freighter this week, which will also operate for Australia Post. The A321P2F previously operated passenger …
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