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A consortium making a A$23 billion bid for Sydney Airport has cleared its first hurdle and finished its due diligence. The airport announced in September that would open its books so the alliance of IFM investors, QSuper, AustralianSuper and Global Infrastructure partners could perform due diligence after the consortium upped its offer to $A8.75 a …
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Qantas frequent flyers who have been hoarding points during the pandemic will have a chance to spend them in 2022 with the airline’s biggest ever release of classic award seats. The flag carrier is promising millions of seats will be available across international and domestic routes after keen travellers have redeemed almost two billion points …
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MIAMI – El Al Airlines (LY) has informed the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) that it is in preliminary talks to purchase Israeli competitor Arkia (IZ). Israeli business news outlet Globes reports today that LY has begun discussions with IZ over a possible agreement in which the firm would buy IZ’s shares in exchange for …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 made its maiden flight from the manufacturer’s Long Beach, California site. The MD-80 was conceived in October 1977 as a stretched and upgraded version of the Douglas DC-9. Indeed, the type was initially known as the DC-9 ‘Super 80.’ The first model was delivered to launch …
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MIAMI – There are a plethora of fascinating and intriguing facts about commercial aviation and its flying machines that may still surprise us. Here are six interesting AV geek facts about aviation and commercial aircraft that are great conversation starters for any given Sunday. Six Million Parts Make up the Boeing 747 The legendary Boeing …
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MIAMI – Ryanair (FR) will cancel 700 flights and three Lisbon routes to Tours, Oujda, and Bari this Winter, blaming TAP’s (TP) hoarding of unused slots at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Despite the cooperation of the slot coordinator and the airport operator, FR says this anti-competitive “slot blockage” has prevented it from acquiring enough slots …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, the US Supreme Court paved the way for immediate trial flights of the Concorde airliner to Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The first fight, without passengers, would be made two days later. The Supreme Court ruling was the end of the road of “a long and bitter struggle” between the operators …
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MIAMI – The third and final Airbus A380 destined for All Nippon Airways (ANA) took flight for Japan yesterday in its unique Orange Turtle livery. The flight took place 14 years after the first delivery of the type to Singapore Airlines (SQ). The Airbus A380-800 with the registration JA383A left Toulouse-Blagnac airport (TLS) soon before …
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MIAMI – Lufthansa Cargo (LH) is set to retire its only remaining Boeing MD-11F next Monday after operating the trijet for more than two decades. Since 1998, the airline has operated 19 MD-11Fs, most of which are still operating for other cargo airlines based in the US while the other remaining ones have been scrapped …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, the last variant of the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar, the -500 took to the skies for the first time in 1978. The long-range variant was launched in August 1976 capable of flying up to 6,100nm (11,260km). It had a 4.1m (13ft 6in) shorter fuselage than its predecessors, a larger wingspan, higher …
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A stunning video has been made of the restoration of Red Bull’s fabulous DC-6B. The DC-6, built by the Douglas Aircraft Company, is the finest four-engine piston engine aircraft ever built – the best being its older sibling the twin-engine DC-3. Built in the 1940s and 50s the Red Bull aircraft was the second last …
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The USA is opening up to vaccinated international travelers from November 8 following the Biden Administration’s announcement that it will lift travel restrictions on foreign nationals that have been in place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines said that “the reopening of international travel will allow for …
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Captain Christiaan van Heijst has taken a stunning 747 cockpit photograph with the northern lights making it look like a spaceship. Christiaan takes up the story. “The bridge of a flagship, two pilots, six windows, and a view that’s second to none. Some pilots prefer to keep the bright floodlights on to ‘stay awake’ while …
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MIAMI – Munich International Airport (MUC) and Urban-Air Port (UAP) have announced a partnership to build eVTOL ground infrastructure and airport operations that will allow electric air taxis to take off and land vertically. The partners plan to combine MUC’s considerable airport knowledge and operational experience with UAP’s unique ground infrastructure technologies and solutions to …
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MIAMI – Air Canada (AC) has announced an expansion in service to many key South American destinations from its Toronto and Montreal hubs, as it continues to rebuild its worldwide network. Service to So Paulo, Brazil, will begin on December 8 with four weekly flights year-round, while service to Brazil’s financial capital from Toronto will …
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MIAMI – The new Italian flag carrier ITA Airways (AZ) is born today in Rome with a “startup DNA” that looks to efficiency and innovation. The new airline states in today’s press release that it wants to place customers at the center of its strategy, its internal governance plans, and processes, through a strong digitalization …
Bonza CEO Tim Jordan at FlyArystan. Rather than an impediment COVID-19 has presented Bonza Airlines with a prime opportunity to get launched with the current situation aiding its expansion plans of filling the void in the Australian air routes, Mr Gardner said. “Bonza Airlines is well-positioned to fill the void left by Tigerair’s exit and …
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The post Flight Global is reporting that Norwegian has announced that travelers on its domestic operations and on services between Norway, Sweden, and Denmark will no longer be required to wear face masks, with reports suggesting other airlines in the region are set to follow suit. ”Norwegian’s attitude has been to maintain the mask requirement …
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Following the New South Wales Government announcement, Air New Zealand has added quarantine-free flights from Auckland – Sydney for Australian citizens or permanent residents. From November 5, Air New Zealand will start with two flights per week on Fridays and Sundays, and from December 1, this will increase to six flights per week to deliver …
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Qantas will bring forward the restart of its international flights by two weeks to November 1, 2021, after the Australian and New South Wales governments confirmed borders will reopen on that date. Qantas has also welcomed the decision by the NSW Government to remove quarantine arrangements for fully vaccinated arrivals. The airline said that it …
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MIAMI – The ink is dry on the check and you’ve handed it over to the seller. Now what? Last week, the Tata Group, an international conglomerate, agreed to take over bankrupt and debt-ridden Air India (AI) from the Indian government. The deal was valued at US $2.4bn. Tata receives the assets of the airline …
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MIAMI – Air France (AF) continues to rebuild its network with an offering of 182 destinations this winter, including 87 long-haul trips. The airline will launch new long-haul services from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Muscat (from October 31), Colombo (1 November), Zanzibar (18 October), and Banjul (1 November). Air France will also resume several …
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MIAMI – Alitalia (AZ) takes to the skies one last time today before handing over the reins to ITA, Italy’s new national carrier, which begins service tomorrow. Flight AZ1586 departs Cagliari, Sardinia (CAG), to land for the last time in Rome (FCO). After COVID-19 drove the final nail in the coffin for the long-struggling carrier, the …
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, French regional airline Compagnie Corse Mediterranee (CCM) is rebranded as Air Corsica (XK) in 2010. Founded in 1989 by Corsican politician Pierre-Philippe Ceccaldi, the airline was established on the grounds of Ajaccio – Campo dell’Oro Airport in Ajaccio, today Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA), Corsica, France, with the aim of …
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Delta Air Lines expects revenues to hit more than 70 percent of 2019 levels in the December quarter but chief executive Ed Bastian has warned rising fuel costs are undermining profitability. Delta recorded its first quarterly profit since the start of the pandemic in the September quarter with a pre-tax result of $US216 million when …
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner entering service with special commemorative flights on October 31. ANA was the launch customer for the Dreamliner in 2011 after placing its first order in 2004. Today it operates 76 of the aircraft – 36 787-8s, 38 787-9s and two 787-10s. …
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American Airlines loyalty scheme members will be able to redeem miles for JetBlue flights from next month after this week gaining access to elite benefits such as priority check-in, boarding and baggage. The ability to redeem miles will make American AAdvantage the only US loyalty program to allow earning opportunities across three US carriers: American, …
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