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MIAMI – Colorful Guizhou Airlines (GY) has received a fourth Airbus A320neo aircraft from the Airbus assembly facility in Tianjin (TSN). While the aircraft is the fourth Airbus A320neo for GY, it is the first from GECAS, an aviation leasing and financing company affiliated with General Electric. Nevertheless, the delivery is a sign of progress …
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MIAMI – A KLM (KL) Boeing 777-300ER operating flight KL896 from Shanghai (PVG) to Amsterdam (AMS) faced an engine issue on December 31. The flight appears to have been smooth until the aircraft turned around north of Irkutsk (IKT). The aircraft eventually descended from FL250 before making a one-engine landing at Beijing (PEK). KLM Boeing …
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MIAMI – Brexit is today a reality and major changes will affect tariffs, trade and mobility in the UK for the foreseeable future. Negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the UK regarding new rules have not come to term yet, but there are some that shed a light on how they will affect the …
MIAMI – At a time when cargo demand is exceptionally high due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Qatar Airways (QR) took delivery of three brand new Boeing 777F aircraft in one day. The three aircraft (A7-BFX, A7-BFW, A7-BFV) took off 30 minutes apart from each other, flying over 14 hours from Everett in Seattle to Doha, …
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Summary List Placement It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for the aviation industry, but private aviation has become one of the 2020’s greatest success stories. A promising start to 2020 quickly turned sour as fears of the novel coronavirus inflicted commercial flight cancellations across Asia, with the industry as a whole going off a …
LONDON – 2020. What a year. From what was expected to be an incredible 12 months for the industry turned into a storm that should have been expected. This pandemic has been significantly strong in nature, enabling at one point a complete global shutdown of flights and operations. But as 2020 is over, thankfully, the focus …
MIAMI – From the beginning of the pandemic, onboard social distancing and other safety measures have been implemented by airlines worldwide, ushering in the ‘new normal’ in air travel. How have commercial airlines around the world faced this scenario and tried to maintain passengers purchasing tickets? Six airline strategies have emerged to regain customers’ trust …
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Summary List Placement Christmas came a bit late for one airline as Thursday saw the first delivery of the Airbus A220 to JetBlue Airways, just in time for the new year. Airbus handed the keys over to JetBlue for the first of 70 models, marking a new era for the 20-year-old carrier that will see …
Quite simply she is the best commercial aircraft flying today crammed with technology for the pilots and comfort plus for the passengers. She is the Airbus A350 and Qatar Airways has the world’s largest fleet with 52, which has enabled the airline to fly through the pandemic carrying home to loved ones millions of stranded …
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Summary List Placement Lake Tahoe a popular and scenic destination that mixes year-round outdoor activities with lively casinos and dining. Boutique lodges and full-service hotels attract families, couples, and adventurers, especially during winter ski season. During the peak season, options range from $180 to $425 per night, and all include new COVID-19 policies, detailed …
MIAMI – 2020 has been a year like no other for aviation. The industry has gone through mass furloughs, layoffs, aircraft storage and retirement, and passenger numbers are at record lows. In such an unprecedented year, the Airways team of photographers was able to capture some historic, newsworthy, and plain incredible images. Here are my …
MIAMI – Aeromexico (AM) reports this week in a news release that it has made significant progress pursuing a collective bargaining agreement with two of its unions. The agreements are necessary to successfully manage the adverse effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline says. The Company has satisfactorily concluded negotiations with the Sindicato de …
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Summary List Placement EarthCruiser has unveiled the dual-cab versions of its EXP and FX overlander off-grid, off-road vehicles for $405,000. The 2020 dual-cab homes on wheels are $20,000 more expensive than the single cab versions. The dual-cabs seat two additional people, but the interiors between the single and dual cab versions are the same. The …
MIAMI – 2020 has been a crazy year for the aviation industry. Massive news was constantly being announced from January onward, and our team of writers were hard at work covering all the content. Writers also had the freedom to work on projects expanding beyond news and developed interesting and informative articles. Today, we will …
Summary List Placement The Obamas have long escaped to Hawaii for their annual Christmas vacation — and this year was no exception. In early December, former President Barack Obama was spotted playing golf in Hawaii while on his annual holiday vacation with his wife, Michelle. During Obama’s first term, the former president and his family …
Summary List Placement Flights in and out of Dallas are being grounded as the air traffic control center responsible for the region’s high-altitude airspace is undergoing a two and a half hour cleaning after one of the facility’s personnel tested positive for COVID-19. This is the second case this week where facility personnel tested positive …
Summary List Placement The Mondrian New York Park Avenue is a five-star, boutique property designed in collaboration with Philippe Starck. I was swayed to stay for a night thanks to low rates and strong new COVID-19 policies, though not all amenities were available. I booked a Superior King for $139 plus a $35 resort …
MIAMI – In a recent news release, Emirates (EK) stated that it did not expect its new Boeing 777X to join its fleet until 2023. No reasons for this were given, but it can be speculated that the 777X program delays and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are both major factors. Emirates previously expected deliveries to be …
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MIAMI – Upon arrival of the new Yemeni government at Aden International Airport (ADE), at least 26 people were killed and more injured in an terrorist attack. Loud blasts and gunfire were heard at the airport shortly after the plane arrived, witnesses said. Government members were quickly transported to safety in the presidential palace in …
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Summary List Placement In the northwest corner of the United States, the Oregon Coast features stunning year-round scenery. From the capes and cliffs of the south to the wide sandy beaches in the north, the coast is home to myriad seaside escapes. We rounded up top-rated vacation rentals on Airbnb and Vrbo, ranging in …
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Summary List Placement Both ski resorts and ski hotels will look a little different this year due to COVID-19. However, skiing and snowboarding present an especially appealing option as a safer outdoor activity this winter. We’ve rounded up the best ski hotels across the US to suit a range of price points from $199 …
MIAMI – Regional airline group Mesa Air Group has announced it will be adding five additional Bombardier CRJ-900s into American Airlines (AA) Capacity Purchase Agreement, aviation portal Aviator reported on December 29. According to the portal, “the amendment will see Mesa pick up flying at the beginning of 2021 over and above its new CPA …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, Pan American Airways’ Martin M-130, an all-metal, trans-Pacific flying boat, performed its maiden flight in 1934. The Martin M-130 was a commercial flying boat designed and constructed for Pan American Airways by the Glenn L. Martin Company in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1935. Three company built three M-130s: the China Clipper, …
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MIAMI – The President of the autonomous community of Tenerife Pedro Martin has revealed that the island will have its own airline next year. The Cabildo (Spanish system of government administration) would own 25% of the business. The announcement came on the occasion of the 2021 public budget presentation. According to Martin, the launch is part …
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MIAMI – The US FAA announced in a December 28 press release two highly anticipated new regulations governing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones. The UAS sector is the fastest growing in the entire transportation network, with over 203,000 remote Pilots certified by the FAA and 1.7m registered drones. Part 107 of …
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