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El Al (LY) has announced its 2023 first quarter (Q1) financial results and revealed it is in talks with both Boeing and Airbus to upgrade and expand its single-aisle fleet. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, the Gasuden Koken, aka the Kōken-ki made its maiden flight in 1937. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has appeared on Skynews and has forecast a reduction in airfares to below those of late 2019. Mr Thomas said he believed that the airfares by the end of 2024 would be less than 2019 levels. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From AirlineRatings.com Newsletter SEE: GT’s Radar Slams …

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The author in the archives Airlineratings.com has been given an exclusive first look at Boeing’s magnificent new home for its Historical Archives. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From AirlineRatings.com Newsletter SEE: GT’s Radar Slams Netflix MH370 Doco Below is a video of just a small part of Boeing’s magnificent collection of models …

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EasyJet has announced the establishment of a new temporary base in Alicante for next year. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Lufthansa received its 600th Airbus aircraft during a delivery ceremony at Airbus Hamburg today, 47 years after the delivery of its first one. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Sustainable aircraft design, specifically of narrow-body planes, has become increasingly important as climate change becomes a more prevalent issue. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Ryanair (FR) has won a case against €130m (US$140m) of state aid granted to Italian airlines during the Covid-19 pandemic. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

United Airlines (UA) has announced significant expansion at Denver Airport (DEN), including new routes and improvements to the customer experience. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Vietjet has added four new aircraft to its fleet, including three A321neos and one A330 aircraft in just the first three weeks of May. The move marks its 6-A330 milestone to further realize the airline’s intercontinental flight network expansion.    JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From AirlineRatings.com Newsletter SEE: GT’s Radar Slams …

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The formal ban on short-haul flights where a train alternative journey under two-and-a-half hours exists has come into force in France. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Reading a newspaper on board a Lufthansa 707 When you weren’t reading, mealtime was a grand affair even in economy. Meal time was a grand affair For those in First Class the meal was preceded by drinks at the bar. Canapes may also be on offer for the “pearl set”. Dinner was a multi-course affair …

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This is the story of how two Concorde supersonic airliners landed at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today, Frontier celebrated the opening of a new crew base at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The shortest runway at San Francisco International Airport, 1 Left, has reopened early after an eight-week closure for major improvements. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Lufthansa Group has revealed that it will add four ex-LATAM Airlines Brazil (JJ) Airbus A350-900s to its fleet by the end of the year. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Qatar Airways (QR) and Air Seychelles (HM) have signed a codeshare agreement, allowing passengers connecting from Qatar’s flights from Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) to complete their journey using a single booking. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Scoot (TR) has firmed up its order for nine Embraer E190-E2 series airliners to boost connectivity and unlock its growth in the short-haul market of the Asia-Pacific region. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Find out how Laurentide Air Service Ltd. began to offer regular airmail, passenger, and freight service in 1924. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

In a market update, the Qantas Group is forecasting its biggest-ever Underlying Profit Before Tax profit of between $2,425 million and $2,475 million on the back of continued strong travel demand and the completion of its three-year recovery program. And with the record profit the airline is also forecasting lower fares. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel …

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To help decrease runway incursions, the FAA has granted more than US$100m to 12 airports across the United States. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Lufthansa Technik has unveiled its state-of-the-art cabin concept for the BBJ 777-9 as Boeing secures orders and commitments for all its BBJ variants. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air Europa (UX) pilots have begun the start of several walkouts over an ongoing dispute regarding pay and conditions. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Ryanair (FR) has revealed record profits for the 2022/23 financial year, but Boeing delivery delays could cloud its summer performance. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, the Wright brothers were granted U.S. Patent 821,393 for a “Flying Machine” in 1906. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Costly Pilot Training Pilot training is expensive and nobody would argue with that but the industry must factor in excellent training as an essential cost of doing business argues the report. Capt. Leahy acknowledges that “while we now have a recent FAA Aviation Circular which does not have the teeth to demand change, it does …

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The ATMR, was proposed by McDonnell Douglas in 1980. However, at the time aircraft seating was more spacious and passenger carry-on was very limited and airlines couldn’t make the business case. Cabin mock-up of the Boeing 7J7 of 1990. Today passenger seating is more cramped and the demand for overhead space is far greater than …

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