Summary List Placement The Boeing 737 Max has successfully flown its first commercial flight since March 2019. Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol Linhas Aéreas became the first airline to fly paying passengers on the Max in over 20 months on Wednesday morning with the first flight taking off from Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport bound for …
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Air Canada to Suspend all operations in Sydney
MIAMI – Air Canada (AC) has announced the indefinite suspension of its Toronto and Sydney routes starting January 11, 2021. According to JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport (YQY) CEO Mike MacKinnon, AC’s halt of the service would be “a massive blow, absolutely catastrophic to Cape Breton Island.” It is “effectively, the final nail in the coffin” …
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Virgin boss predicts low fares to stay in market share battle
New Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka has predicted Australians will see a new round of fare wars as Virgin, Qantas and Rex fight for market share on major routes. Hrdlicka told a CAPA Centre for Aviation webinar on Wednesday that the airline, which was now well-funded with “the strongest balance sheet of anybody in the …
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Asia-Pacific international travel hit hardest by COVID
International passenger demand in the once-thriving Asia-Pacific continued to suffer the steepest COVID-19 declines of any region in October as planes on average flew less than a third full. New figures from the International Air Transport Association showed that October international passenger demand in the Asia-Pacific plunged by 95.6 percent compared to a year ago. …
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Joby Aviation is acquiring Uber’s Elevate as the ride-hailing giant continues to shed divisions during the pandemic
Summary List Placement Electric air taxi startup Joby Aviation will acquire Uber’s Elevate division in yet another sell-off from the ride-hail giant during the pandemic, the companies announced Tuesday. The sale comes just four years after Uber launched Elevate as a way to promote “urban air mobility” with flying cars and electric vertical take-off and …
Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier card review: Earn a sign-up bonus worth up to $1,200 in Southwest flights — and because points never expire, you can use them whenever you’re ready
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit CardSummary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Review: Is the Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier credit card right for you? Of the three Chase Southwest personal cards, the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card is the middle child — it comes with a $99 annual fee and a few more …
Government Asks South African Airways Staff to Accept Less Money
MIAMI – South Africa’s Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has asked South African Airways (SA) employees to accept less payment than that previously agreed on. Under the DPE’s new payment terms, airline employees would be paid only three months rather than the eight months established in SA’s rescue plan, reported Bloomberg and citing a labor union …
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Royal Air Maroc Connects Europe, Morocco to Boost Tourism
MIAMI – To help the country combat the COVID-19-battered tourism industry, Royal Air Maroc (AT) will add new flights connecting Marrakech (RAK), Agadir (AGA), and Dakhla (VIL) to six countries in Europe. Starting December 15, Morocco World News reports today that the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) and the airline will gradually add, over the …
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The FAA has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max to fly passengers again — here’s when and where each US airline will be flying it
Summary List Placement After a 20-month grounding by the Federal Aviation Administration in the US, the Boeing 737 Max is finally cleared to return to the skies and once again fly passengers. Four US airlines currently fly variants of the 737 Max or plan to take delivery of their first models in 2021 including American …
American Airlines will offer $129 at-home COVID-19 tests to help domestic travelers avoid quarantines
Summary List Placement As the busy holiday travel season nears, American Airlines will start offering at-home COVID-19 tests to passengers flying to states with travel restrictions, the company announced Tuesday. The $129 PCR tests will be available through at-home testing firm LetsGetChecked, and a negative result before boarding will potentially help travelers avoid quarantine periods …
Atlas LTA Develops New Generation Airships
MIAMI – Atlas LTA, a newly established Israeli company, is developing a family of innovative airships named ATLANT. The biggest model, ATLANT 300 is to be 200 meters length, 100 meters width, and 50 meters height. The airship will be able to carry 165 tons of cargo to 2,000 KM at a speed of 120 …
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Virgin Australia re-commits to Boeing 737 MAX
In a big vote of confidence for Boeing, Virgin Australia Group has announced it has reached an agreement with the US vompany to restructure its B737 MAX order and delivery schedule. The restructured consists of 25 B737 MAX 10s which are scheduled for delivery from mid-2023. However, the airline has canceled the 25 B737 MAX …
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ANTONOV AN-225 Mriya to Enter Service to Meet High Demand
MIAMI – Ukrainian ANTONOV Airlines (ADB) says it is launching its AN-225 Mriya into commercial operation to support customers in the heavy-lift market, where capacity is in high demand. The Mriya, which has onboard loading equipment, and a pressurized cabin, will compliment ANTONOV’s fleet of seven AN-124s, two with a capacity of up to 150 …
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Southwest Airlines to Furlough Union Workers at RDU
Raleigh-Durham Intl. Airport Terminal. Photo: Wiki Commons Measures Already Taken to Cut Costs The airline has already cut costs substantially. It utilized funds from the federal government that were spread across the airline industry in order to protect jobs as air travel plummeted during the COVID-19 outbreak. But it is now moving toward possible layoffs …
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Qatar Airways announces Seattle service
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021, marking the seventh new destination launched by the airline since the start of the pandemic. The Seattle service will be operated by Qatar Airway’s Airbus A350-900 featuring 36 award-winning Qsuite Business Class seats and 247 seats in Economy Class. …
An off-road vehicle builder and an aircraft manufacturer teamed up to offer a $3 million 100 Series II plane and Land Rover Defender package — take a look
Summary List Placement Off-road vehicle builder Himalaya and aircraft manufacturer Kodiak Aircraft Company are teaming up to offer a unique package deal with some of their top products for adventure seekers. Kodiak Aircraft Company brings the Kodiak 100 Series II turboprop aircraft to the table, as close to an off-roading vehicle that an aircraft can …
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes to Resume Flying the Boeing 737 MAX
MIAMI – Brazil’s Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (G3) will resume flying the Boeing 737 MAX on its domestic routes starting Monday, December 9. The announcement by the Brazilian carrier comes just under a week after American Airlines (AA) organized the first public appearance of the aircraft with the media on board after its ungrounding. The …
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Deutsche Aircraft Reveals Its D328eco
LONDON – Deutsche Aircraft (DRA), the new purpose-driven German aircraft original equipment manufacturer (OEM), unveiled plans to develop the D328eco, a game-changing platform that will align the future of aviation toward a zero-emission flight objective. Deutsche Aircraft is built on the heritage and expertise of 328 Support Services GmbH, the Type certificate holder of the Dornier …
Emirates Welcomes Its 116th A380
MIAMI – Emirates Airlines (EK) has today received its 116th Airbus A380, A6-EVL. The airline will welcome two other aircraft this month. Emirates has taken delivery of this aircraft using a combination of standard and sustainable jet-fuel (SAF). The airline made history by this flight as no one used SAF previously to fuel an A380. …
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe offers a tranquil getaway with easy access to water and mountain activities — but new COVID-19 protocols mean guests don’t have access to all its usual amenities
Summary List Placement The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is a mid-size resort located on the north side of Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nevada. The hotel offers guests a tranquil pocket of Lake Tahoe with easy access to water and mountain activities. It also has a fantastic restaurant with exceptional …
Frontier Airlines Features Rockefeller Christmas Tree Owl on New A320neo
MIAMI – Frontier Airlines (F9) is well-known for emblazoning its aircraft’s tails with different animals. Most of the animals are endangered species or are native to the United States. Earlier this month, the airline announced it would be honoring one very special bird with her own Airbus A320neo – one that recently gained nationwide attention …
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200 Israelis Held up at Dubai International Airport
Courtesy of Emirates. The Minutiae of a Historic Agreement On November 26 of this year, FZ flew its MIAMI – Around 200 Israeli passengers were held up at Dubai International Airport (DXB), following a last-minute change in immigration regulations. FlyDubai (FZ) flight FZ1628 departed from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and landed in DXB at 6 …
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Norwegian Air Obtains Creditor Protection
MIAMI – Today, the Irish High Court granted creditor protection to Norwegian Air International (D8) and the Group’s Irish subsidiaries. The Court also extended the creditor protection to parent airline Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY). Norwegian Air International, a fully-integrated subsidiary of DY, operates 26 out of 139 total aircraft of the Norwegian Group (NAX). It …
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American will fly the Boeing 737 Max on 9 routes across the US come January after it returns to service this month — see the full list
Summary List Placement 2021 is proving to be the year of the Max. American Airlines is regrowing its route network for the Boeing 737 Max in 2021 that will see more US travelers flying on the jet that’s fresh from a 20-month grounding from the Federal Aviation Administration. Arguably the airline most eager to get …
British Airways ‘Lima Yankee’ Arrives at New Home in Dunsfold
MIAMI – British Airways (BA) Boeing 747-400 registered G-BNLY (LN 959 / MSN 27090) arrived at its new home, Dunsfold Aerodrome (FAA), earlier this week. The aircraft was one of three 747 painted in a retro livery to commemorate BA’s 100th birthday last year. It bears the ‘Landor’ livery, which was used from 1984-1997. The …
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Breeze Airways, UVU Partner up for Innovative FA Program
MIAMI – Breeze Airways, the new airline start-up by JetBlue (B6) founder David Neeleman pending FAA and DOT approval, has partnered with Utah Valley University to create an innovative Flight Attendant training program. According to the university, Breeze will hire qualified students as Flight Attendants and provide them with a path to a degree. Image: …
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London Heathrow to Increase Terminal Entrance Fees
LONDON – London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is considering raising tariffs to access its terminal aprons to help compensate for losses due to COVID-19. The plan, which will be activated in the fourth quarter of 2021, is aligned with those of all other UK airports. London Heathrow aerial view. Photo: London Heathrow airport Low Emission The …
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