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With the delivery of its narrowbody 737 aircraft during November, Boeing edged closer to its annual delivery target of 375–400 737 aircraft for the year. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The IATA has announced strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2023, which are expected to largely stabilize in 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

DALLAS — Discover Airlines (4Y) has made significant progress in rolling out its new brand identity. The carrier is a leisure airline in Germany that is part of the Lufthansa Group. It operates flights from Frankfurt and Munich to various holiday destinations worldwide. The airline focuses on providing a “cutting-edge” product tailored to the needs …

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South African Airways has finally given details of leases for new aircraft that will be used to restart the Perth to Johannesburg route as well as London and Frankfurt services. Speaking to Southern and East African Tourism Update Carla da Silva, GM Sales, Marketing, e-Commerce and Distribution for South African Airways said the airline had …

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Air New Zealand’s CEO Greg Foran and BETA’s CEO Kyle Clark. “This is a small but important step in a much larger journey for Air New Zealand. There is a lot of work ahead of us, but we are incredibly committed, and this purchase marks a new chapter for the airline.” “Decarbonising aviation isn’t easy, …

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A new FAA committee will propose revisions to pilot mental health regulations. Will the merry-go-round of recommendations stop to give way to actual change? read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Qantas has released a video of its special paint scheme for its first Airbus A220 which will enter service next year. The Qantas Airbus A220 is the sixth in the Flying Art series. Watch the timelapse of our new QantasLink @Airbus A220 ‘Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa’ getting its very special paint job – the sixth aircraft …

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The fate of a proposed merger between JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines hangs in the balance as the DOJ’s closing arguments for the case are scheduled for today, December 5. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal have agreed upon a strategic codeshare agreement, which will enhance connectivity for passengers of both airlines. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has started offering treats for pets as part of their buy-on-board menu it said on Monday (December 4th 2023). Vueling will be the first airline to offer such an initiative in Europe and likely the leaders in a lucrative ‘pets in the sky’ market. Vueling, which allows passengers to travel with …

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed data indicating that air fares in Europe are undercutting inflation, marking a positive trend in the post-COVID recovery phase. Recent traffic statistics demonstrate that European carriers are only 3.6% below the peak levels observed in 2019. Despite an inflationary backdrop, European travelers are actively exploring air travel, …

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Iran Air A300 Fleet data courtesy of We are often bombarded with information of airlines buying new aircraft and the resulting boast about their young fleet, but not all airlines are in this position. Inuit Air, Iran Air and Mahan Air for example fly some of the oldest passenger aircraft on commercial routes still with …

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Last month, Boliviana de Aviación bid farewell to the last Boeing 767-300ER in its fleet amid its fleet modernization. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Vietjet and Lao Airlines today have forged a comprehensive partnership agreement, marking a significant milestone not only for the two airline companies but also for Vietnam and Laos. Vietjet has also announced a new route between Ho Chi Minh City and Vientiane, the capital and largest city of Laos, enhancing connectivity and offering more travel options for travelers of …

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UPS and Airport Authority Hong Kong have reached an agreement to develop a new hub facility at Hong Kong International Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Turkish Airlines and Riyadh Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding to redefine air travel between both countries. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Hannah Wells The post easyJet pilots and crew will be flying children’s letters directly to Santa in Lapland this Christmas, as part of a new Europe-wide festive service. With around 200,000 families set to fly with easyJet during the festive season, the airline is installing special post boxes at its major airports across the UK …

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Low-cost Saudi Arabia-based flynas is expanding its network as part of its Saudi Air Connectivity Program. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Qatar Airways has been recognised with multiple accolades at the World Travel Awards. The airline received the awards for ‘World’s Leading Airline”, “World’s Leading Airline – Business Class” and “World’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class: Al Mourjan Business Lounge”.  The “‘World’s Leading Airline” award acknowledges Qatar Airways’ dedication to passenger satisfaction while the “World’s …

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Alaska Air Group and Hawaiian Holdings have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for US$1.9 billion. The combined company will unlock more destinations for consumers and expand the choice of critical air service options and access throughout the Pacific region, Continental United States and …

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Alaska Air Group, owner of Alaska Airlines announced its plans to buy Hawaiian Airlines in the most recent instance of consolidation among US airlines. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

On November 30, United Airlines completed the inaugural flight of its new Airbus A321neo departing from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The FAA is proposing an extension to the cockpit voice-recording requirement for newly manufactured aircraft, increasing it to 25 hours. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

90% of the airports in Brazil are no longer state-operated. On November 30, Brazil’s airport regulator, ANAC, concluded the transfer of 15 of the country’s airports to privately owned firms. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

On November 29, 2023, Romanian carrier Carpatair officially decommissioned its last operational Fokker 100 aircraft, the final commercial unit in service across Europe. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airways was in attendance at the launch of Porter Airlines’ new routes to Fort Lauderdale and had the chance to speak with Kevin Jackson, the airline’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Newly-formed KM Malta Airlines has been granted its Air Operator Certificate by Malta’s Civil Aviation Directorate. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”