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Vietnam’s Vietjet is without a doubt one of aviation’s biggest success stories of recent years. Operating for just 13 years it already operates a fleet of over 100 Airbus aircraft serving more than 40 destinations across Asia, Australia and the Pacific. We recently awarded Vietjet a place in our World’s Safest Low Cost Airlines Awards …

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American Airlines has received tentative approval from the US DOT to begin nonstop service between New York and Tokyo Haneda Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

This week, Azul, the largest carrier in Brazil in terms of daily flights and served destinations, announced a codeshare agreement with budget airline Silver Airways, headquartered in South Florida. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airways takes you on board La Compagnie’s A321neo, the smallest aircraft to fly commercially nonstop from Italy to the US and one of the few in the world equipped in an all-business-class configuration. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Boeing cannot help but agree with the FAA’s decision to limit the expansion of the 737 MAX production for the sake of public welfare. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Copa Airlines is the first airline to reintroduce the Boeing 737-9 after completing FAA inspection protocols on the type. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Emirates will add another daily service to Dubai from December 1, 2024, with a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Emirates flight EK242 arrives from Dubai at 00.05 am and EK 425 departs at 6 am to Dubai. The new service adds 250,0000 seats to the route and compliments that airline’s daily A380 service. By the end of …

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Hawaiian Airlines has announced an increase in flights between Honolulu (HNL) and Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS), Boston (BOS) and Austin (AUS) from the end of May, 2024. It’s seasonal but the additions are great news for Aussies travelling north to these US Mainland cities, via Hawaii.  Hawaiian will operate the routes with its …

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United today announced it will offer more than 100 new flights to cities in the U.S. and Canada this summer, making it easier for travellers to connect to some of the most picturesque destinations in North America including Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska and Canadian cities like Calgary, Vancouver and Halifax. During the pandemic, United saw …

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Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

United Airlines, the largest carrier in the United States, has announced more than 100 new flights from US cities and Canada. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Alaska Air Group has announced strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending on December 31, 2023. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Take a birds-eye view of the state of the Boeing 737 MAX series, including total aircraft in service and storage, total on order and on option, total operators, and more. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Southwest Airlines has released its financial results for Q4 and FY 2023, announcing that it would reduce the number of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft deliveries and take the 737-8 out of its 2024 fleet plans. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airways got a chance to speak to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s Manager of Public Affairs, Vianney Luggya, who shed more light on the expansion works at Entebbe International Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

United Airlines has announced that it has received final approval from the FAA to resume operations of its fleet of 79 Boeing 737-9 aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

ULCC Frontier Airlines has announced the introduction of new non-stop flights across the US and to regional international destinations. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

A Boeing whistleblower says company mechanics removed the fuselage panel that blew off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 on January 5 for repair and then reinstalled it improperly. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport experienced strong growth in 2023, surpassing post-pandemic levels. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) has recently commenced operations in Chengdu, China. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

A Russian Defense Ministry plane, transporting 65 Ukrainian military prisoners along with nine crew members and guards, has crashed in the Belgorod region near the Ukraine border. Moscow’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday through Telegram that the IL-76 aircraft went down during the planned exchange of prisoners with Ukraine. The Telegram message apparently showed a …

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British Airways captain Scott Bateman has taken a stunning video of flying over mountains in Pakistan and then into Tajikistan. The mountains in Pakistan are amongst the world’s highest. Ever wondered what we see at 35,000ft as we go along? This was my view earlier this week of going north through Pakistan, crossing the Kyber …

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The new Qantas safety video is under from the staff and public as being too long and boring while not addressing the importance of not taking carry-on baggage with you in the case of an evacuation. The importance of a rapid evacuation was highlighted when all passengers and crew were safely evacuated from a Japan …

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In an NBC News exclusive, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci reveals his thoughts on Boeing and the ongoing inspections of the Boeing 737-9 fleet. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Qantas is set to unveil a fresh onboard safety video that showcases frontline team members and Frequent Flyers guiding viewers through essential safety information, all while exploring distinctive destinations in Australia and across the globe. This new video marks the replacement of the Qantas Centenary-themed video that has been in rotation since 2020. Emphasizing safety …

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Breeze Airways is set to introduce its inaugural nonstop service from Tampa to Orange County, California, on May 31. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, has announced today that it will add five new Boeing 737-8s to its fleet. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”