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Cathay Pacific will fly world’s longest flight

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 cargo operations affected by COVID-19 lockdowns

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....

Unvaccinated United Airlines employees will return to work

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...

Fuel Shortage at Austin International Airport

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...

Alaska Airlines offers incentives to combat Flight Attendant shortage

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...

China Airlines welcome first Airbus A321neo

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...

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Engine parts found at China Eastern Airlines crash site

The search for answers in the muddy forested hills of southern China is both grueling and devastating at the same time. It’s in this area where the ill fated Boeing 737 of China Eastern Airways came to rest and where 132 people lost their lives to one of the most horrific accidents of modern times....

Ilyushin Il-86 will fly again with S7 Airlines

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...

China Eastern Airlines crash: Analyzing the possible causes

Unfortunately by now the whole world is aware of the tragedy of China Eastern Airlines’ flight MU5735. The accident and the events around it are one of the strangest that I have seen in my 20 years as a professional airline pilot. Right now, and after the Boeing 737 MAX scandal, just mentioning the words...

Arajet, New Airline in Caribbean, Orders 20 737 MAX Jets

Boeing and Arajet announced today the new Caribbean airline has ordered 20 737 MAX airplanes, specifically the high-capacity 737-8-200 model, to deliver low operating costs and expand affordable travel options in the Americas. Arajet also has options to purchase 15 additional 737 MAX jets which, along with existing lease agreements, could take the airline’s new fuel-efficient...

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DHL Express places new order for six additional 777 Freighters

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,...

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Embraer bets on cargo with new P2F conversion program

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...

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SingaporeAirshow | Airbus gains momentum with orders for 78 aircraft

Airbus got off to a strong start this week with three orders for a total of 78 aircraft during the Singapore Airshow. In the first two days of the airshow, the European manufacturer closed contracts with Jazeera Airways, Aviation Capital Group and JetBlue; the last two were for the Airbus A220, which has been gaining...

The A-100 complex makes its first flight with activated radar

Specialists of the Vega Concern of Ruselectronics Holding and Beriev Aircraft Company (TANTK) of PJSC “UAC” (both are part of the Rostec State Corporation) conducted the first flight of the A-100 long-range airborn early warning and control aircraft with the onboard radio equipment turned on.  The tests confirmed that the special equipment as well as...

United Officially Opens Flight Academy And Welcomes Historic Inaugural Pilot Class

United, the only major U.S., airline to own a flight training school, officially opened United Aviate Academy today and welcomed a historic inaugural class of future pilots, 80% of whom are women or people of color. United Aviate Academy is a key part of the airline’s goal to train about 5,000 new pilots at the school...

Commemoration of Pearl Harbor by American and Southwest Airlines

This past December 7th in the United States we commemorated the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which ultimately led to the US entering WWII. Two national airlines took advantage of this 80th anniversary to commemorate as well. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, both of which are traditionally very committed to our military, had...