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Vietnam Airlines’ CEO has announced it will hire staff laid off by Bamboo Airways. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Mandarin Airlines has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 equipped with PW127XT engines, starting a new era for Taiwanese regional air travel. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Singapore-based aircraft lessor BOC Aviation has ordered six new Airbus A320neo aircraft from Airbus, destined for long-term lease to German leisure airline Condor. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

ZIPAIR Tokyo is set to begin its new three-weekly route between Tokyo’s Narita International Airport and Vancouver International Airport on March 13, 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

BIG JET TV has captured an American Airlines Boeing 777 in an extremely bumpy landing at London’s Heathrow Airport. The Boeing 777 made the bumpy landing at London’s Heathrow airport on Wednesday, as Storm Gerrit caused heavy winds to batter parts of the UK. According to Big Jet TV there were “strong, gusting crosswind elements …

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due to an increase in airport fees, Ryanair will cut capacity at Faro and Porto airports, both of which move two-thirds of the airline’s flights to Portugal. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Alaska Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft, registered N801AK. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

TAAG Angola Airlines, the national carrier of Angola, has announced that it will increase its weekly frequencies between Luanda and Lagos. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

OAG, the world’s premier airline flight tracking service has issued its 2023 airline industry report card for the airline industry. The airline industry report card tells us where we went and how far we travelled. Here are the numbers: Busiest day: In 2023, the busiest day for airlines was Friday, August 11th, when airlines operated 18,586,233 seats. …

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OAG says that the busiest domestic airline route of 2023 is Jeju to Seoul with 13.7 million seats, this was also the busiest domestic route in both 2019 and 2022. There is a 15% gap in capacity between first and second place on this list. In second place in OAG’s Top 10 is Hokkaido’s Chitose …

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Airports, the bustling hubs of holiday journeys, have captured the spirit of the season with some truly captivating holiday posts on social media. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airbus has delivered its first Airbus A321neo assembled at its newest A320 Family Final Assembly Line in Toulouse to Pegasus Airlines. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The new Mexicana de Aviación’s inaugural flight departed on December 26, 2023, from Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) and touched down at Tulum International Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

As we enjoy the holiday season, let’s explore some of the most captivating advertisements from airlines worldwide that are sure to add a touch of aviation magic to this special time of the year. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Qantas has launched a Boxing Day sale with discounted fares available on almost every domesticroute for travel in the second half of 2024. Domestic Economy sale fares start from $109 one-way, with many routes on sale for under $150during a range of travel periods in the second half of 2024. The sale fares are available …

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Virgin Australia has a Boxing Day Sale with half a million sale fares across its domestic and international network with flights on offer from A$49* for four days only. The Boxing Day Sale fares in Australian dollars are available to book here now until midnight AEST Friday 29 December 2023 (unless sold out prior) on …

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As the business of the industry resumed post-pandemic, Airways had the opportunity to talk with industry leaders. We take a look at the most-viewed interviews of the year, from major Taiwanese carriers to Caribbean low-cost airlines. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

As the final days of 2023 draw near, Airways is delighted to present the top five stories from the past year, grouped according to the number of views they received. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The order will rejuvenate the airline once known for its fabulous service and operational excellence. The Tata Group-owned airline ordered 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle aircraft as well as 34 A350-1000 and six A350-900s. From, Boeing the airline has purchased 190 737 MAX, 20 787 Dreamliner and 10 777X aircraft and taken options for …

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The post Luxury Airlines don’t have a good track record. No matter if start-ups like Silverjet, Eos or MGM Grand in the US, L’Avion from France or the offspring of big network airlines like British Airways’ all-premium product Open Skies, they never lasted long. The exception is Paris-based La Compagnie, started in 2014, currently linking …

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Air India’s first wide-body Airbus A350-900 aircraft, registered as VT-JRA, arrived in Delhi on Saturday, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet expansion plans. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Dutch aviation pioneer Anton Herman Gerard “Anthony” Fokker passed away in New York on this day in 1939. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The AirAsia X flight from Perth to Kuala Lumpur offers a surprisingly comfortable and efficient experience, especially for a low-cost carrier. The journey is filled with thoughtful touches and conveniences that elevate the overall experience. Starting with the check-in process, is a breeze, particularly if you opt for online check-in. This savvy choice speeds up …

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American Airlines has partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation for the annual Snowball Express event, which honors those who have lost a loved one while serving in the military and as first responders. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed the completion of the country’s first commercial aviation manufacturing facility. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air Transat has introduced scheduled flights from Montreal and Toronto to Lima in Peru. The nonstop air service is a first for both countries. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Eurowings has announced new routes connecting Berlin Brandenburg Airport to destinations in Norway, Austria, and Finland. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”