We have search through our vast library to bring you some unique images of the magnificent Super DC-8 built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from April 1965 through to 1972. Up till the advent of the 747 in 1970, the Super DC-8 series seating up to 259 passengers was the world’s largest commercial jet. READ: …
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Air Baltic CEO at the control – of his airline’s A220s
Air Baltic CEO Martin Gauss is at the control both of his airline and its A220s. Asked recently on which airport he’d love to land most, given a choice, Martin Gauss, without hesitation, said “Sydney”. He’s been to the city he now misses several times, most notably in October 2019 on a promotional tour to …
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Southwest to reintroduce the 737 MAX in 2nd quarter of 2021
Southwest is to reintroduce the 737 MAX in the 2nd quarter of 2021, somewhat later than other US airlines. Gary Kelly, Chairman of the board and CEO explained to staff and passengers in this memo which we reproduce in full. After a thorough and comprehensive review of Boeing’s enhancements to the 737 MAX 8, the …
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easyJet Announces New European, North African Summer Routes
MIAMI – easyJet has announced new summer routes to three European and one North African destination. Flights from Manchester (MAN), UK will go to Tunisia, Ibiza (IBZ) in Spain, and Kos (KGS) in Greece. Flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Zakynthos in Greece (ZTH) will also be available. easyJet Airbus A320 Photo: John Leivaditis …
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American Airlines to Drop Four Transatlantic Routes
MIAMI – American Airlines (AA) is set to drop four transatlantic routes, redeploying aircraft traditionally used on flights into Latin America and the Caribbean. According to an internal memo, AA has chosen to eliminate service to Reykjavik (KEF) in Iceland, Manchester (MAN) in the UK, and Prague (PRG) in Czechia while service to Venice (VCE) …
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FAA, Boeing Game 737 MAX Recertification Process
MIAMI – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing have gamed the Boeing 737 MAX recertification process, according to a new Senate report. Released by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the report contains shocking allegations. Before recertification tests, the FAA and Boeing apparently “had established a pre-determined outcome to reaffirm a long-held …
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An overwhelming number of furloughed airline pilots are applying to fly private jets – here’s what top aviation executives are looking when hiring
Summary List Placement The aviation industry is experiencing a mass exodus of furloughed airline pilots trying to find work in private aviation. With only so many vacancies to fill, the pilot shortage is gone and replaced by a highly competitive job market. Business Insider spoke to three private aviation executives who revealed what they’re looking …
A travel trailer maker founded by a former NASA architect has unveiled a 2021 line of overland RV trailers starting at $24,950
Summary List Placement Taxa Outdoors has added two models and upgraded a previous one for its 2021 line of overlanding trailers as road travel continues to remain popular during the coronavirus pandemic. Companies that specialize in creating products that enable road travel — such as rental companies and camper van and RV makers — have …
United Airlines Returns to flying the Boeing 737 MAX from February
MIAMI – United Airlines (UA), America’s largest airline with hubs in Houston and Denver, plans to return the Boeing 737 MAX to service starting February 11, 2021. The Chicago-based carrier said on December 18 that due to the Skepticism towards the aircraft, it would deploy other types of aircraft on the same routes as its …
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Southwest adds new Californian destinations
Southwest Airlines has announced two new cities for its massive network – Santa Barbara Airport and Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the second quarter of 2021. “Our arrival in the Heart of California, both on the Central Coast and in the Central Valley, will round out nearly four decades of investment in our California Customers and communities,” Southwest Airlines Chief Commercial …
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Spectacular take-off video of a Rada IL62
We have a spectacular take-off video of a Rada Airlines IL-62 taking off from Niš Airport in Serbia. The Il-62 was designed in the late 1950s by Ilyushin and first flew in 1963 and at the time was the world’s largest passenger jet. Rada Airlines is a private Belarusian air company established in 2015. It …
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Southwest is speeding up the Boeing 737 Max’s return with an earlier start date and 35 new jets in 2021 (LUV)
Summary List Placement Southwest Airlines will resume flying Boeing’s 737 Max in March 2021, the airline said Wednesday, two years following the aircraft’s worldwide grounding and earlier than previously anticipated. “The company currently estimates that the Max will return to revenue service in March 2021 after all active pilots have received updated, Max-related training,” Southwest …
Today in Aviation: Airbus Industrie Becomes GIE
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, Airbus Industrie was formally established as a Groupement d’Intérêt Économique (Economic Interest Group or GIE) in 1970. It was created by a government initiative that originated in 1967 between France, West Germany and the UK. In the 50s and 60s, although many European aircraft were revolutionary in their own right, …
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Europe Suspends ‘Use it or Lose it’ Rules for Airline Slots
MIAMI – European authorities have announced that Europe will suspend ‘Use it or Lose it’ rules for airlines’ slot allocation until March 2021, portal NI Travel News reported on December 16. The move, which provides relief for struggling airlines, was cleared by European Union (EU) governments and the bloc’s Parliament before going into force, and will …
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JetBlue just announced a huge nationwide expansion that sees 24 new routes and 4 new cities in 2021 with more flying to Latin America — here’s the full list (JBLU)
Summary List Placement JetBlue Airways on Thursday announced a 24-route expansion for 2021 that sees the airline grow into new cities, expand traditionally smaller markets, and build its West Coast presence to help bolster recovery efforts in the new year. Four new cities are being added to JetBlue’s route map in the expansion, with Miami …
AirAsia’s customer-service requests have increased by millions since 2019. Here’s how it managed to support each one at scale.
Summary List Placement When the coronavirus pandemic struck in early 2020, AirAsia, like others in the travel industry, was hit hard. “We had to stop and restart flying several times in different countries because of changing restrictions,” says Adam Geneave, the airline’s chief customer happiness officer. In March, when everything was closing down, customers flooded …
LOT Polish Airlines to Get €631m in State Aid
MIAMI – LOT Polish Airlines (LO) is about to receive state financial aid amid COVID-induced losses in passenger traffic and revenue, Polish website The First News reported on December 17. As stated in the report, with information from Business Insider, “LOT will receive PLN 2.8bn (€631.4m) in an aid tranche, of which PLN 1bn (€225.5m) …
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Boeing Hiring Pilots to Assist in MAX Comeback
MIAMI – Reuters has reported that Boeing will hire up to 160 Pilots to embed with airlines to ensure a smooth comeback for its 737 MAX aircraft. The news organization cites recruiting documents seen by a reporter as well as accounts by people familiar with the move. The new “Global Engagement Pilots” will act as …
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US airlines are allowing passengers to avoid the Boeing 737 Max as it returns to the skies in the coming months — here’s how
Summary List Placement The Boeing 737 Max is returning to US skies in earnest come 2021 and while airlines are touting its efficiency and newfound safety following a 20-month grounding, they’re also giving passengers booked on the plane a way out. Each airline operating the newly-ungrounded aircraft has vowed to offer flexibility to skeptical customers …
Airbnb is offering 2 NYC residents a stay in a private dome on Nasdaq’s rooftop above Times Square hosted by Mariah Carey to watch the New Year’s ball drop
Summary List Placement Airbnb and Nasdaq are teaming up to offer a one-night stay on New Year’s Eve inside a dome with views of the Times Square ball drop. Like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, this year’s New Year’s Eve Times Square celebration is going to be virtual during the coronavirus pandemic. However, the guest …
airBaltic Says Goodbye to Boeing 737
LONDON – Latvian national airline airBaltic (BT) says goodbye to its Boeing 737: YL-BBX is now headed to its new owner, Magnetic RMO. At the end of this year, Magnetic RMO will have bought three Boeing 737s from BT. airBaltic Boeing 737-300. Photo: Björn Strey from Wikimedia Commons. Statment from airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss, CEO …
15 holiday recipes from hotel chefs around the world — from candy cane brownies to a spiced rum-mango bread
Summary List Placement Many people are canceling holiday travel plans due to COVID-19, but you can still travel the world from your own kitchen. Hotels across the globe are sharing their iconic holiday dishes with easy-to-follow recipes you can make on your own. Celebrate an age-old tradition from France, warm up with a spicy soup …
Today in Aviation: The Wright brothers Make First Controlled, Sustained Powered Flight
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, the Wright brothers made the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer in 1903. The flight took place 4 mi (6 km) south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The Wright Flyer (often referred to retrospectively as Flyer I or Flyer 1903) was the first …
Luxury classroom experiences are the latest high-end resort amenity, complete with private ‘study cabanas,’ catered lunches by world-class chefs, and on-hand tutors
Summary List Placement To survive the COVID-19 pandemic, some luxury hotels catering to ultra-wealthy jetsetters are offering a new amenity: remote learning. Through partnerships with professional educators and tutoring companies, these high-brow hotels have created tailored packages aimed at helping parents get some real R&R by alleviating their Zoom education concerns. And they’re paying off. …
Cathay Pacific Releases November Traffic Data
MIAMI – Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific (CX) has released traffic data for the month of November 2020, which reflected the COVID-19-driven reduction on travel demand, a company press release stated on December 16. Cathay Pacific transported a total of 37,815 passengers last month, a decrease of 98.6 percent compared to November 2019, while the …
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British Airways to Axe Several Long-Haul Routes in 2021
Miami – British Airways (BA) announced today it is permanently cutting at least 13 long-haul routes from its schedule beginning summer 2021. Multiple news sources report that Pittsburgh (PIT), Calgary (YYC) and Charleston (CHS) are on the cut list along with Seoul ICN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Osaka (ITM). The Seychelles (SEZ), a popular winter …
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Freighter Conversion Boom Means Structural Shift for the Aviation Industry
MIAMI – Airlines’ line of action related to jet conversion into freighter has been rushed amid the pandemic and the rise of cargo demand. As a result, the value of used planes has fallen, especially, due to a medium-term scenario in which cargo operations increase while passenger services decline. In the middle of all this, …
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