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Teasing an “unprecedented” new onboard product, Japan Airlines (JL) has unveiled the first route for its new flagship long-haul aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Aeroméxico (AM) has announced that it will launch the first flights between AFIA – Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and the United States, with a daily flight to Houston (IAH). read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

World famous actor and passionate avgeek John Travolta was the guest of honour at Boeing’s superb tribute to the 747 at the Everett, Washington plant today. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first Mr Travolta, who is an endorsed 707, 737 and 747 pilot told his story of his love of …

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After lift-off from Everett Washington on Feb 1, 8 am PST the pilots of the last 747 to be delivered will draw a crown in the sky en route to Cincinnati to signify the Queen of the Skies. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first Atlas which took delivery of the …

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World famous actor and passionate avgeek John Travolta was the guest of honour at Boeing’s superb tribute to the 747 at the Everett, Washington plant today. Mr Travolta, who is an endorsed 707, 737 and 747 pilot told his story of his love of Qantas and Boeing aeroplanes. Here is his speech. The post John …

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Thousands gathered in Everett, Washington to celebrate the final delivery of the iconic Boeing 747. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Watch live as Boeing marks the delivery of the final 747 to Atlas Air from its Everett factory. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Despite hopes the carrier would be able to secure additional funding, the Norwegian low-cost carrier has ceased operations with immediate effect. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air India has selected UK-based Ideagen Enterprise’s cloud-based safety management software, Coruson. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The 747’s first flight. Photo: Boeing Airlines were finding that the cruise speed was Mach 0.84 and the altitude was more like 32,000ft, down in the 707 and DC-8 traffic, so the 747 couldn’t fly over the slower single-aisle jets that cruised at Mach 0.82. Also, the time to climb performance was not as specified. …

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After a bumper recovery to the UK’s aviation industry in 2022, the country’s government is to restore pre-pandemic slot restrictions. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Troubled Norwegian carrier Flyr (FS) has revealed it is facing a “critical short-term liquidity situation” after failing to secure additional funding. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Japan’s ZIPAIR Tokyo (ZG) has become the latest airline to sign up to Starlink from SpaceX to offer inflight internet. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Australia’s newest and only independent low-cost carrier, Bonza (AB), has taken to the skies. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

As the airline industry stares at a looming staff crisis in the years ahead, a not-for-profit organization in Michigan has decided to take action. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Azul Linhas Aéreas has announced its plans to fly to Curaçao, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando in 2023. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The post There will be a live stream of the delivery of the last Boeing 747 live from Everett, Washington on January 31, 2023, Pacific Time. After more than 50 years of production at Boeing’s Everett factory, the final 747 will be sent off with a grand celebration event on Tuesday, January 31 at 1 …

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Air NZ has introduced measures to ease the pain and create certainty for disrupted passengers after a once-in-a-century weather event. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first We publish the airline’s press release in full to help passengers. With the airport reopened and international flights now underway, Air NZ said it …

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After 22 years, Horizon Air bid farewell to the last of its Dash 8 Q400. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Liege Airport has mainly focused on freight operations and has grown to be Belgium’s main cargo hub. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Ryanair (FR) has posted record profits after a busy Q3 and is continuing its expansion plans for the forthcoming year. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

On this day in 1988, United Airlines (UA) ‘Friendship One,’ a Boeing 747SP, set a new round-the-world record, circling the globe in 36 hours, 54 minutes, and 15 seconds. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

One Works has been appointed to create one of the most innovative new airports and multi-modal transport hubs in Asia. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, Auckland Airport (AKL), the largest and busiest airport in New Zealand, opened its doors in 1966. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Azerbaijan Airlines (J2) is planning to modernize its fleet with A320neo and Boeing 787 aircraft by 2030. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

2022 saw the comeback of commercial aviation with startups launching and airlines relaunching operations. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The takeover of ITA Airways by the Lufthansa Group is nearly finalized after the German company signed a letter of intent with the Italian Ministry of Economy to purchase Italy’s largest airline. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”