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Canarian airline Binter confirmed the establishment of a new aircraft base at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas International Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Spirit Airlines announced that it grounded 25 A320 family aircraft last week to perform inspections on the aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The prototype of the ATR 72 performed its maiden flight today in 1988. A year later, Finnair would the type’s the launch operator. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Southwest Airlines has announced it’s increasing its commitment to the 737 MAX family with an order for 108 737-7s. The new deal supports Southwest’s modernization strategy and provides flexibility to expand its fleet. “We have a long history with Boeing, dating back more than 50 years to the day we commenced service with three Boeing …

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Boeing and Southwest Airlines have announced that the Dallas-based airline is increasing its commitment to 737 MAX family by ordering 108 737-7s. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

United Airlines is expanding its transatlantic network for the summer of 2024 with its largest-yet schedule. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Japan Airlines will retire its last remaining Boeing 777-200ER aircraft from scheduled service later this year. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Starting October 28, 2023, Lufthansa will reintroduce the A380 aircraft on the Bangkok-Munich route, increasing the capacity on this nonstop route due to its recent high demand. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner entered passenger service with Japan’s ANA All Nippon Airways today in 2011. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Cebu Pacific continues to lead the way and set new records when it comes to utilising Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for commercial flights. In September 2022 Cebu was the first low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia to incorporate SAF and yesterday the airline flew Flight 5J 5055 from Narita to Manila making it the first Philippine …

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JetBlue has unveiled plans for three new seasonal summer routes in 2024, enhancing its services to Ireland and Scotland. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The nominee for the FAA administrator, Michael Whitaker, received unanimous approval from the US Senate on Tuesday with a vote of 98-0. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

City Airlines has revealed details about its operational structure and announced plans to commence flights in the summer of 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

American LCC Breeze Airways has boarded two million passengers so far in 2023. Additionally, the airline plans to introduce new routes in the coming year. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

TAP Air Portugal released its Q3 financial results today, noting that it had recorded a record profit of €180.5 million (US$191.13 million). read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

JetBlue Airways is urging the U.S. DOT to ban KLM from New York’s JFK Airport if B6 can no longer fly to and from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airbus GMF: Passenger traffic in Latin America is expected to double over the next two decades. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

In a terrifying incident mid air, an off duty pilot sitting identified as Captain Joseph Emerson tried to shut down the engines mid flight by deploying the engine fire suppression system. Alaska Airlines released this comment.. On Oct. 22, Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 (an Embraer ERJ-175) operated by Horizon Air from Everett, WA to San …

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For 72 hours, Virgin Australia has dropped a mammoth sale with fares now available from as low $86* one-way. The airline’s Velocity Frequent Flyer Loyalty program is also getting into the spirit, doubling Status Credits on eligible bookings until 30 October 2023, helping Australians to climb the status ranks faster. The sale fares are available …

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Akbar Al Baker, one of the airline industry’s driving forces is retiring as chief executive of Qatar Airways after almost 30 years in the cockpit according to Reuters.  Mr Al Baker will apparently be succeeded by Badr Mohammed Al Meer, the CEO of Hamad International Airport.  Mr Al Baker’s resignation was announced to staff in …

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Today, the International Civil Aviation Organization released updated guidance aimed at assisting aviation regulators and operators in effectively managing airspace during times of conflict. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Bulgarian airline European Air Charter has bid farewell to its last McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (DC-9-82, or ‘Mad Dog’) aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Concorde Speedbird 001 departed London Heathrow for the last time bound for New York’s JFK Airport today in 2003. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

United Airlines has announced an interesting new boarding procedure that will board economy passengers with window seats before passengers with middle and aisle seats in a bid to speed up turn around times. There are a lot of painful moments in travel but watching people fumble around getting on and off the plane has to …

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Leeds Bradford Airport in England has resumed operations following a dramatic incident involving a TUI plane which slid off the runway during the chaos caused by Storm Babet. The TUI flight, which departed from Corfu just after 12.30pm local time (10.30am BST), was attempting to land at the airport in strong winds when the Boeing …

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In the ever-changing landscape of the aviation industry, September 2023 brought a mix of challenges and triumphs for airlines worldwide. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Middle East Airlines has moved the majority of its fleet from the Lebanese capital, Beirut to neighboring countries after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and ensuing conflict. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”