Boeing 787 Dreamliner Outpaces Airbus A350 in Sales

WASHINGTON — The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has surpassed the Airbus A350 in terms of sales, according to recent data. Despite the A350's high performance and reduced maintenance costs, airlines are more inclined to choose the 787 due to its better overall performance and lower price. (www.airlinerwatch.com) More...

Delta restarts daily service between London and Los Angeles

Delta Air Lines is relaunching a daily service from London Heathrow to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with the inaugural flight set to take off on Sunday (26 March). The non-stop route, last operated by the carrier in 2015, will be serviced by A330-900neo aircraft, which features four cabin classes, including Delta One Suites and Delta Premium Select. (www.businesstravelnewseurope.com) More...

Making the Right Connections: What Does Connected Aviation Ecosystem Really Mean?

Connected ecosystem, connected aviation, connected airports - the connected lingo is everywhere! But what do these terms really mean? Discover the differences and learn about the connected aviation ecosystem, where passenger experiences, aircraft, airport operations, and air traffic management are all interconnected. (aviationweek.com) More...

Modern Livery: Air Malta Receives 5th Airbus A320neo

Air Malta has welcomed its newest Airbus A320neo, the fifth to join its fleet and the first in over two-and-a-half years. The jet will sport a minimalist livery and replace one of the airline's older A320ceo aircraft. Air Malta welcomes 9H-NEE The carrier's fifth Airbus A320neo (registration: 9H-NEE) made its delivery flight on March 24th, flying for approximately two hours from Toulouse (TLS) to Malta International Airport (MLA). The aircraft was powered by a blend of Sustainable… (www.msn.com) More...

Why TAP Air Portugal Loves The Airbus A321LR

Simple Flying spoke with the flag carrier of Portugal's management about its fleet. (simpleflying.com) More...

Milwaukee airport to build air cargo hub with private financing

Milwaukee Mitchell airport is partnering with a private developer to finance, build and market a new air logistics hub. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Delta passenger allegedly opens airplane door, uses emergency slide before takeoff at LAX

A Delta Air Lines passenger was detained at Los Angeles International Airport after he allegedly opened an emergency exit door and went down the emergency slide as the airplane prepared to take off for Seattle on Saturday morning, authorities said. ... “There was no time for anybody to react,” said Gillian Sheldon, who was on Delta Flight 1714. “It happened so incredibly quickly.” (www.latimes.com) More...

FedEx to transfer LA airport maintenance to Indianapolis

The Flying Tigers originally operated a maintenance hangar that FedEx acquired and will soon shutter at LAX. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

American Airlines Teases New Route To Singapore In Employee Leak

At an internal employee ‘Crew News’ question and answer session, American Airlines Vice President of Network Planning Brian Znotins shared that the airline is looking at Singapore as a new destination, as revealed by aviation insider JonNYC. This service would become possible once the airline begins taking delivery of new Boeing 787-9s it has on order, which will feature new business class suites with doors, currently slated for next year. (viewfromthewing.com) More...

Two SpiceJet Pilots Suspended Over Photo Of Uncovered Cup Of Tea On Throttle Quadrant

Two SpiceJet pilots have landed themselves in hot water after one of them posted a photo showing an uncovered cup of tea perched on the middle of the throttle quadrant. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Flight attendants want to ban lap babies on planes

When the seat belt light blinks on, every passenger buckles up except for one group of fliers: lap babies. Unrestrained children sharing a seat with their parents are exempt from the safety mandate, presenting a growing concern amid recent incidents of severe turbulence. ... Sara Nelson, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. “The G-forces are not something even the most loving mother or father can guard against and hold their child. It’s just physically… (www.seattletimes.com) More...