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We take a detailed look at the various documents and manuals used to ensure the safe operation of aircraft today. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has told SkyNews that travellers should book well ahead for cheap airfares. Mr Thomas said that cheap airfares are out there but not for next week. “Travellers need to book well ahead to get the cheap deals for airfares, hotels and car hire,” Mr Thomas said. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: …

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Airbus has opened a new A320 Family final assembly line in Toulouse, which will contribute to the ramp-up of the aircraft’s production rate. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

UK-based low-cost airline EasyJet has canceled 1,700 flights from its summer schedule due to air traffic control delays in Europe. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Virgin Australia (VA) has revealed its new business and economy cabins which will be retrofitted to its older Boeing 737-700/800s. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Airspeed Ambassador seated 47 passengers and was one of the first British airliners to have a pressurized cabin. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Citilink was established as Garuda Indonesia’s Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in 2001. The first flight between Jakarta and Surabaya was on July 16th of the same year with a Fokker F28. After significant changes in Garuda Indonesia’s business in 2011, Citilink’s development and expansion has been the main focus of the Garuda Group with a …

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Op-Ed: Dutch politics took an unexpected swerve last week that might affect the planned capacity reduction at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

This is the story of the iconic New York Airways (NY), which was awarded a certificate by the Civil Aeronautics Board in December of 1951. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Virgin Australia has unveiled its first 737-8 and committed to a $110 million upgrade of its 737 fleet to harmonize it with the 33 737-8s it has on order from Boeing. The Boeing 737-8 aircraft is at least 15 per cent more fuel efficient per flight when compared to the Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 NG …

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This is the story of Aegean Airlines (A3) and its maiden flight from Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER) and Thessaloniki (SKG) in 1999. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority is implementing new flying restrictions over London during the state visit of the US President. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

KLM and other airlines are expected to cut their schedules at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport starting summer 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in aviation, PGA Portugalia Airlines (NI) operated its inaugural flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Porto (OPO) in 1990. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Turkish Aerospace Industries has produced its first A320neo 18/19 fuselage section. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Cargo airlines begin operating at Felipe Angeles International Airport after a government freighter ban at Mexico City International Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Icelandair has made a significant purchase from Airbus, ordering 13 A321XLR aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

As Jet2 (LS) announces bumper full-year profits, it also revealed that founder Philip Meeson will step down as Executive Chairman later this year. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Norwegian (DY) hopes to complete the deal to acquire Widerøe (WF) by Q4 2023, subject to regulatory approval read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

On this day in 1998, the world-famous Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong closed its doors. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Qatar Airways Group has reported a strong financial performance with a net profit of QAR 4.4 billion (US$ 1.21 billion) during the fiscal year 2022/23. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From AirlineRatings.com Newsletter SEE: GT’s Radar Slams Netflix MH370 Doco Overall revenue increased to QAR 76.3 billion (US$ 21.0 billion), up 45 …

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Premium economy: The once innovative cabin class that has bridged the gap between Economy and Business Class. Originally it emerged as an attractive option on a handful of airlines for travellers who desired extra legroom, enhanced amenities, and a more enjoyable journey without the cost of a Business Class ticket. These days most of the …

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Despite its best efforts, JetBlue Airways has terminated its Northeast Alliance Agreement with American Airlines. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Philippine Airlines and Air Canada Express have completed the inaugural operation of a PR-AC flight between Newfoundland and Halifax. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Mexican low-cost airline Viva Aerobus has signed an MoU for 90 A321neo aircraft. Here are the details. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Vietjet will increase the frequency of direct flights to and from Australia from 20 to 34 flights per week from December 2023. This includes daily return flights for the Ho Chi Minh City – Melbourne and Ho Chi Minh City – Sydney routes, while the Ho Chi Minh City – Brisbane route will increase to …

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Airbus has opened its new Wing Technology Development Centre (WTDC) at its Filton, UK site as it looks to develop wings for the next generation aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”