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Cyprus Airways (CY) has welcomed the Airbus A220-300 to its fleet as it looks to expand its operations. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Virgin Atlantic (VS) became the launch customer of what was once the world’s longest commercial airliner in 2002. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

At the end of 1986, MDC launched a modest improvement of the DC-10-dubbed the MD-11 with orders and options for 92 aircraft from 12 customers. The MD-11 was a compromised design because of the decision by the MDC board not to sanction funding for an all-new wing-a fact that would come back to haunt the …

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American Airlines has reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2023, achieving record-breaking revenue. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

From October 29, Rwandair (WB) will increase its flights to the UK capital from four weekly to daily. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The airline plans to base up to 30 Boeing 737 MAX airliners across the country once air space is reopened to civilian traffic. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Cabo Verde Airlines (VR) has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8 to support its crucial connections from Espargos and Praia to the rest of the world. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

French all-business airline La Compagnie (B0) made its maiden flight to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in 2014. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airways discusses STARLUX Airlines’ American expansion with CEO Glenn Chai. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Atlas Air has received its second Boeing 777-200 Freighter to be operated on behalf of Geneva-based MSC. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Virgin Atlantic (VS) has pencilled in a date for the world’s first 100% SAF-powered flight. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air India (AI) is preparing for the imminent delivery of its first Airbus A350-900s. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

United Airlines (UA) has unveiled record performance results in Q2 2023. Check out the latest updates about the airline here. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

VARIG Airlines (RG) can trace its history back to 1927 when the airline was founded by German aviator Otto Ernst Meyer-Labastille. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Qatar Airways has begun its new direct service from Doha, Qatar to Toulouse, France, home of Airbus, marking Qatar Airways’ fourth destination in France after the airline’s recent additions of Nice and Lyon.  JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From AirlineRatings.com Newsletter SEE: GT’s Radar Slams Netflix MH370 Doco Onboard the inaugural flight, …

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Spanish leisure airline World2Fly has announced plans to expand its route network to Central Europe. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Malaysia Airlines (MH) will receive its first Boeing 737-8 from an order of 25 in August. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

After a three-and-a-half-year hiatus, Korean Air (KE) is returning to several cities in Japan and China as it expands its international network. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

While inflight entertainment is now a staple of international air travel, it wasn’t always the case. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Korean Air is resuming multiple routes to China and Japan, including Changsha, Wuhan, Weihai, Fukuoka and Nagoya, after a hiatus of three years and six months. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From AirlineRatings.com Newsletter SEE: GT’s Radar Slams Netflix MH370 Doco The Seoul Incheon-Changsha route will resume operations with flights five times …

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Australian regional carrier Rex has announced the lease of two Boeing 737-800NG planned to fly in the island continent. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

United Airlines (UA) is expanding its transpacific network, becoming the first US carrier to launch flights from the Continental United States to Manila. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

After less than one year of operations, it appears that Azul (AD) has now set the date of retirement of its Airbus A350 fleet. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air France (AF) keeps expanding eastward with a new long-haul connection from Paris (CDG) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn more here. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

COMAC has secured a new domestic customer for its ambitious C919 program. Here are the details. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Covid Like many airlines, Thai Airways faced significant challenges in recent years, including financial difficulties compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the airline has embarked on a comprehensive restructuring plan to address these challenges and position itself for a sustainable future. Onboard The airline’s inflight experience showcases Thai culture, with the cabin crew dressed in …

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From today, Velocity Frequent Flyer members can earn Points and Status Credits when travelling on ANA operated flights across more than 130 destinations in the global ANA network including Japan, Asia, North America and Europe. For the first time, guests can also book airfares on ANA operated flights between Australia and Japan at virginaustralia.com. The announcement …

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