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The Curtiss Goupil Duck story is an fascinating account of four aviation pioneers competing during the early stages of the industry. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Alaska Airlines has produced this spectacular short video of filling one of its new Boeing 737-9 aircraft. Alaska Airlines has 310, mostly 737, aircraft in service and another 145 on order. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From AirlineRatings.com Newsletter Airlineratings.com is packed with information about air travel and answers questions that many of …

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A fascinating new report highlights the extensive use of the technology -WSPR- that has found a new location of MH370 dating way back to 1956. The report that can be read here is authored by Richard Godfrey, Dr. Hannes Coetzee (ZS6BZP) and Prof. Simon Maskell. WSPR (Weak Signal Propagation Reporter) uses High Frequency (HF) ionospheric …

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Qantas has hit back at the headlines claiming the airline had the worst on-time performance and cancelled 10 flights a day through October. Some media outlets have taken selected data or data out of context and still ran negative stories despite detailed explanations from Qantas. So here are the facts; Firstly the latest government data …

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French bee President and CEO Christine Ourmières-Widener tells Airways how her growing airline aims to attract more American travelers. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Frontier Airlines will open a new crew base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in May 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Marcel Ferdinand Bloch made the decision to pursue a career in aviation at a young age after witnessing a Wright aircraft flying around the Eiffel Tower. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

SMBC Aviation Capital has placed an additional order for 60 A320neo aircraft, bringing the lessor’s total number of purchased aircraft from Airbus to nearly 340. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

This is why UK charter and sublease carrier Astraeus Airlines ceased operations today, in 2011. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The first direct service between Vietnam and Perth touched down this afternoon opening up a new and exciting option for travelers. Prior to today passengers have had to travel up to 12 hours and connect through ports like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to get to and from from the West Australian City. Vietjet flight VJ89, …

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Virgin Australia have announced two new direct services from Melbourne and Brisbane to Uluru starting next year. Launched in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia (operators of Ayers Rock Resort), the new services will inject more than 62,000 seats per year to the Red Centre. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park was …

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Jetstar plans to significantly expand its network out of Perth in 2024, with new direct flights to Singapore, Phuket, and Bangkok offering West Australians more choice and low fares across Southeast Asia.  As part of its West Australian expansion, Jetstar will open a new Perth pilot base for at least 60 pilots, and base four …

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Venezuela’s flag carrier, Conviasa has been given the green light for its Embraer E190 fleet to enter the US for non-commercial purposes. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has completely phased out all Boeing aircraft from its fleet after retiring its final Boeing 737 aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Etihad Airways has announced its summer 2024 schedule, which highlights its plans for growth. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

This is the story of virtual airline Brighton City Airways, founded today in 2012. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Boeing test pilot Mike Bryan has flown his last airshow demonstration with the 777-9 at last week’s Dubai Air Show. Mr Bryan joined Boeing in 1997 as a test pilot and designed the airshow routine that has been used for the last twenty years. Here is a video tribute to Mr Bryan. Mike Bryan, the …

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At DAS2023, Airways had the opportunity to have a conversation with Ghalith Al Ghalith, the CEO of flydubai, regarding the airline’s acquisition of 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

In this final recap, revisit each pivotal moment etched in the history of the 10th edition of the Dubai Airshow. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has granted type certification to Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Saudia, the national airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced its complete withdrawal from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport by 2030. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The competition watchdog in Norway has issued a warning stating that it might reject Norwegian Air’s attempt to acquire its domestic competitor, Wideroe. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Emirates has signed an order for an additional 15 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow, taking its total order to 65 aircraft. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, of Emirates Airline and Group said, “The A350-900s will add to our fleet mix and we are pleased to announce additional orders for …

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Turkish Airlines has expanded its international network by launching flights to Detroit, Michigan, its 13th destination in the US. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

WestJet has announced the highly anticipated return of transatlantic service to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The airline will offer scheduled nonstop summer service to London, Dublin, and Edinburgh. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Dubai Airshow 2023 is nearing its end, with the last days still filled with displays, negotiations, and announcements. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

In a week when Boeing took the lion’s share of Dubai Airshow orders, Aviation Values’ Head of Commercial Analysts, Gary Crichlow, shared his data insights on the 737 MAX. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”