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Debris from MH370, earlier dismissed as from a marine source, has been confirmed as from the missing Boeing 777-200ER, in a new report from aerospace engineer Richard Godfrey. The debris item, part of the nose wheel door, found by Owen Griffiths (pictured above), was first reported by wreck hunter Blaine Gibson, in 2019. At the …

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Against a backdrop of increasing demand for travel from Europe, Air France-KLM Group today posted a robust set of Q2 2023 results. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has officially granted Type Certification to Embraer’s E-Jets E2 family of commercial jets. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

A strong performance by Iberia (IB) has helped IAG post a record operating profit before exceptions items of €1.25bn (US$1.3bn) for Q2 2023. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

IAG has announced that it has converted options on six Boeing 787-10s into firm orders destined for British Airways (BA). read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

ABZ opened its doors in 1934 and has grown to become Scotland’s third busiest airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air New Zealand is launching the first of its signature cocktails onboard its international network on flights to New York and Chicago. In partnership with renowned New Zealand drinks creator East Imperial, the new drinks will feature in Business Premier cabins on Air New Zealand’s New York and Chicago routes. It will be available onboard …

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Singapore Airlines Group has posted its highest quarterly net profit in its history. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

US-Bangla Airlines (BS) will add a pair of Airbus A330-300s from Irish lessor Avolon. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airways interviews Richárd Deák, Mito Digital’s Business Unit Director in Aviation, on what makes an airline website successful. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Operators of the PW1100G-powered Airbus A320neo family face seeing their fleets partially grounded as inspections for microscopic cracks are required. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

NASA and Boeing have revealed a new livery for its X-66A Sustainable Flight Demonstrator. Six US airlines will also join the project in an advisory role. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Hawaiian Airlines (HA) has released its Q2 2023 results and has given an update on its forthcoming Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Alaska Airlines (AS) has revealed healthy profits for Q2 2023. Read the full report here. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Frenchman Benoit Vienne has completed a new series of colourized American Airlines classic Douglas propliners. The images are of the Douglas DC-3, DC-4 and DC-7. For Mr Vienne, colourization is a passion that started years ago when playing historical video games. That passion was ignited when he discovered colourized photos on the internet. American Airlines …

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Spanish flag carrier Iberia (IB) is to launch a thrice-weekly link from Madrid (MAD) to OneWorld partner Qatar Airways (DOH) Doha hub this December. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Last month Vietjet pilots diverted Flight VJ975, an A321neo, which was en route from the South Korean city of Incheon to Duong Dong in Vietnam to Laoag International Airport in the northern Philippines due to slight engine vibration. The Vietjet A321neo carrying 214 people made the unscheduled but safe landing and none of the passengers …

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If you are looking to buy a second-hand Boeing 747, now may be your chance as Iraqi Airways (IA) prepares to auction a pair of its old jumbo jets. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

WestJet (WS) has unveiled its winter 2023/23 schedule, reaffirming its commitment to St. Johns (YYC). read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

With the latest French and US statements into the loss of the Ethiopian 737 MAX 8 focus has moved to the pilot training as a significant contributing cause to the tragic crashes. This mirrors the Lion Air crash where the co-pilot, who was flying the plane when it crashed had technically failed his simulator training …

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A Delta Airlines Boeing 767-300 (registration N189DN) performing flight DL-185 from Milan Malpensa (Italy) to New York JFK,NY (USA), was climbing out of Malpensa when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence and hail prompting the crew to declare an emergency. According to Aviation Herald the crew reported severe turbulence, hail and a cracked windshield. The crew …

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Etihad Airways has announced the relaunch of its biggest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its Abu Dhabi-to-London route. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Boeing will invest US$950,000 in scholarships for pilot training to meet the long-term demand for commercial airplane pilots. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

A strong Easter holiday, an extra bank holiday in the UK and higher ticket prices have all helped Ryanair to report record Q1 profits. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Last week we sent out a survey asking ‘What would you pay for to make your flight more comfortable in Economy?’ The response was overwhelming and the findings interesting. It may come as no surprise that the vast majority of respondents wanted the option to pay for more leg room. This was interesting given that …

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Qantas (QF) has taken delivery of its final Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner almost 20 years after placing its initial order. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Eve Air Mobility, has announced that it will establish a presence in the city of Taubaté, located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil with the help of Embraer. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”