Airbus delivers 500th aircraft from the A350 family

TOULOUSE, FRANCE — The European planemaker Airbus delivered the 500th aircraft from the Airbus A350 Family. The plane, which is a -900 variant, will join the long-haul fleet of Spanish carrier Iberia. The IAG subsidiary operator is a major European customer for the type, with 20 A350s on order and 14 in service. (www.airlinerwatch.com) עוד...

Russian military plane mysteriously ignites in Crimean air field

The plane went off the runway during landing, and a partial explosion of ammunition occurred. The pilot managed to evacuate," the governor wrote on his Telegram channel. (www.jpost.com) עוד...

Voted Out: Russia Loses ICAO Council Seat

Russia has lost its place on the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) 36-member governing council after failing to win enough votes from fellow members. The country's violation of Ukrainian airspace and "theft" of hundreds of foreign aircraft was cited against it. Russia out of ICAO governing council Russia will no longer be part of the ICAO's governing council following its actions in Ukraine this year. The country received 80 votes, six short of the… (www.msn.com) עוד...

Air Macau to Reopen International Routes from October

Air Macau will reopen international routes to Japan and Vietnam in October and Taiwan in November. This expansion marks a gradual return to normal travel after restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing mainland China's flight network for the first time in nearly three years. (aeroxplorer.com) עוד...

Aviation Stats Update: October 3, 2022

"Worldwide commercial air traffic continues to rebound, with a 17% increase in total flights over this time last year and closing the gap on 2019 levels. United States business aviation travel continues to grow, up 16% from this week in 2019." (blog.flightaware.com) עוד...

Boeing Donates $2 Million for Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

Boeing announced they will be donating $2 Million to assist with on the ground disaster recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. (skygofly.com) עוד...

Delta Air Lines Expands Flight Operations To Brazil With Flights From NYC, Atlanta

Delta Air Lines recently announced it would expand its network of flights to include Brazil as travel demands continue to increase. The airline’s connections from the United States to South America’s largest market will offer award-winning customer service. Starting on October 29, flights between Guarulhos (São Paulo) and John F. Kennedy (NYC) airports will be offered daily following a two-year hiatus. Starting in December, the US airline will operate a second daily flight between São Paulo and… (www.msn.com) עוד...

American Airlines CEO defends JetBlue alliance in antitrust trial

The head of American Airlines Group said an alliance with JetBlue Airways Corp was needed to fend off big rivals in key markets and did not violate antitrust law as the U.S. Justice Department has alleged. Chief Executive Robert Isom said that he had been concerned about competition from Delta and United, particularly in Boston and the New York area. "The opportunity to create the Northeast Alliance is absolutely an opportunity to make American stronger in a place that we have been… (www.msn.com) עוד...

Indian jets scrambled after false bomb scare on flight from Iran

The Indian Air Force (IAF) says it temporarily scrambled fighter jets after receiving a bomb alert on an Iranian airliner that turned out to be false. “IAF fighter aircraft were scrambled, which followed the aircraft at a safe distance. The aircraft was offered the option to land at Jaipur & then, at Chandigarh,” the IAF said in a statement on Monday, referring to two airports in northern India. (www.msn.com) עוד...

New York woman gets prison term for altercation aboard plane

New York woman has been sentenced to four months in prison for interfering with crew members aboard a flight from Dallas to Los Angeles in February 2021 (abcnews.go.com) עוד...

United is cutting 12 more routes from its hubs in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago

United Airlines is slashing routes from some of its biggest hubs as the nation's fourth-largest carrier continues to aggressively drop small cities amid a nationwide pilot shortage. The Chicago-based carrier is suspending 12 routes originating in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, and Newark, the Points Guy first reported and the airline later confirmed to Insider. (www.businessinsider.com) עוד...

Bullet Fired From Ground Pierces Through Myanmar Airlines Plane Mid-Air, Injuring 27-Year-Old Passenger

A27-year-old passenger onboard Myanmar National Airlines was injured after a bullet that was fired from the ground pierced through the plane while it was mid-air. What Happened: State-owned Myanmar National Airlines domestic flight carrying 63 passengers was almost at its destination in Loikaw when a bullet fired from the ground hit the airplane and subsequently pierced through the aircraft's cabin to hit a passenger, reported Myanmar Now. The report noted that when the plane was shot it… (www.msn.com) עוד...

American Air Says Covid Led It to Seek Controversial JetBlue Alliance

American Airlines Group Inc. credited Covid as a key reason it pursued a controversial business partnership with JetBlue Airways Corp., saying it needed the alliance to stay competitive in the heavily trafficked US Northeast. “Our business was hemorrhaging cash” in the spring of 2020, American’s CEO Robert Isom testified Monday in a federal court in Boston, adding that the airline was losing more than $100 million a day as Covid-19 shut down air travel. Identifying the pandemic downturn as a… (www.msn.com) עוד...

Heathrow to end daily passenger cap on 29 October

Heathrow has confirmed it will end its 100,000 daily passenger cap at the end of the summer flying season on 29 October. A Heathrow spokesperson said: “This cap resulted in fewer last-minute cancellations, better punctuality and shorter waits for bags. “We continue to work with all of our airline partners ahead of the winter season to ensure a smooth operation for our passengers.” City A.M. understands the winter summer season will be managed through a different mechanism which restricts changes… (www.msn.com) עוד...

American Airlines CEO cites stiff competition in defending JetBlue alliance

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom offered a vigorous defense of his company's alliance with JetBlue Airways as the company faces an antitrust trial. Isom argued that the alliance is critical to providing consumers with affordable alternative flights amid fierce competition from Delta and United while insisting that his company would struggle to broaden its operations in the northeast without the JetBlue partnership. "The opportunity to create the Northeast Alliance is absolutely an… (www.msn.com) עוד...

United Airlines to halt service at New York's JFK airport in October

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - United Airlines (UAL.O) said on Friday it will suspend service in late October to New York's John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). Earlier this month, United had threatened to take the action if the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not grant the air carrier additional flights. (www.reuters.com) עוד...

Norse Atlantic Cuts 31% Of Winter Flights As Los Angeles Is Removed

Norse Atlantic has adapted its network significantly this winter. It has cut Los Angeles from its network (the last flight is on October 16th) and reduced flights on half of its other routes. In all, it has slashed its winter schedule by 31%. It joins the previously eliminated Oslo to Orlando (the last flight is October 15th) and has already reduced Berlin to New York from 1x daily in summer to a sensible 3x weekly this winter. From eight winter routes to six Norse Atlantic, which achieved a 69%… (www.msn.com) עוד...