Uniendo al Mundo de la Aviación en una Misma Frecuencia.
There’s nothing better to bring back the glory days of commercial aviation than an around-the-world flight, and if we’re talking about tradition, nothing more traditional than a flight from Hong Kong to New York. Just the mention of it brings back memories of Pan Am, their Boeing 747 SPs and Kai Tak, the long gone...
Shanghai and its air traffic continues to be a victim of the staggered lockdown that the city is currently undergoing. City officials are trying it all to contain one of the biggest waves of COVID-19 since the pandemic started. And on that list, now it’s the turn of cargo to be affected by the closures....
In a major victory for freedom of choice in the United States, according to an internal memo, all unvaccinated United Airlines staff which were placed on unpaid leave a few months back, will be allowed to go back to work and won’t be fired as it was stated by the airline last September. United will...
When there’s no fuel in Texas, there’s no fuel anywhere! Yet, here we are with news like this at the capital of one of America’s oil powerhouses. Yesterday, Monday March 28, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reported a fuel shortage in the facility. Airport officials stated that the shortage was linked to the high number of...
The staffing challenges in the US Airline industry seem to continue, and to fight their own issues, Alaska Airlines is offering pay incentives to flight attendants with the aim of tackling the shortage during this next summer travel season. In a statement, Alaska Airlines said that, like many airlines they are facing staffing challenges, in...
The first of China Airlines’ 25 Airbus A321neo, took off on its maiden service from Taoyuan to Hong Kong yesterday Sunday March 27th. Flight CI909 left Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport after receiving the traditional water salute by the emergency services team, bound for Hong Kong at 10:24 a.m. LT. According to China Airlines, the newest...
Thailand’s aviation officials have urged 5 Thai carriers to inspect their fleet of Boeing 737-800, this after the crash of the plane belonging to China Eastern Airlines last Monday, killing 132 people onboard. As a result of this recommendation, Nok Air and Thai Lion must obtain a Certificate of Airworthiness for all their operational 737-800s...
Two years of lockdown! That’s what the airline industry was forced to endure in India due to the restrictions derived from the Covid-19 pandemic. And after those strenuous 24 months, finally the Airlines in India will be allowed to return to the skies, full force. After 24 months, scheduled international travel is set to resume...
Russia is currently battling a blockade imposed as a result of their war with Ukraine. Part of this blockade has affected the Russian aviation industry tremendously.The big western airplane manufacturers have decided that they will not sell airplanes or parts to Russia while the conflict continues. This means that the Russian aviation market will have...
An 8 year old boy with autism was denied boarding with his family when they were gearing up to travel from Chicago O’hare to the Dominican Republic. Apparently according to the minor’s mom, he was discriminated against by the gate agent in charge of the flight. The gate agent had the concern that he wouldn’t...
President Joe Biden is once again under pressure from the airline industry after a letter drafted by some of the largest airlines in the nation, demanding that the administration get rid of their now highly unpopular mask mandate onboard US commercial jets. The letter urges the president to change this rule, stating that right now...
Our favorite senator from Texas, the Republican Ted Cruz is no alien to controversy. Whether it’s hot issues on the senate floor or his opinions on the current administration, Sen. Cruz never disappoints. This time Cruz made the news over his now famous love-hate relationship with United Airlines. https://youtu.be/NZQ8brIXfJ0 Ted Cruz has expressed his solidarity...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that it is continuing to invest in its super-midsize Gulfstream G280 with the addition of an even lower cabin altitude and new LED exterior lights. The new enhancements follow a record sales year and exemplify Gulfstream’s ongoing commitment to the G280. Mr. Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream said: The G280...
The story of Bayan Al Turabi, Emirates Flight Training Academy’s first international cadet pilot to graduate, is one that celebrates women in aviation, and highlights the importance of female role models. Bayan’s inspirational journey as a cadet at the Emirates Flight Training Academy is a story of determination and success, and a testament of a...
DHL Express and Boeing announced that the world-leading express service provider has placed an order for six additional 777 Freighters. The purchase takes DHL Express’ order book total to 28 777 Freighters since it placed its first direct order in 2018 for today’s largest and most capable twin-engine freighter. About the recent order, Geoff Kehr,...
Embraer enters the air freight market with the launch of the E190F and E195F Passenger to Freight Conversions (P2F). The E-Jets freighters are designed to meet the changing demands of e-commerce and modern trade that require fast deliveries and decentralised operations. Embraer is offering the unbeatable cargo economics and flexibility that rightsized jets provide. Arjan...