Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is winding back the rules on wearing face masks for some of its premium cabin passengers. Those passengers lucky enough to enjoy the lie-flat beds of long-haul business class and first class are now allowed to take off their face masks when the bed is down. Unless lying down, face masks stay on Reporting in Executive Tr …
Novosibirsk Oblast-headquartered S7 Airlines will soon start freighter operations after receiving back-to-back former Ryanair Boeing 737-800BCFs. GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) is leasing the two converted Boeing 737s to the Russian airline so that it can begin flying cargo flights on dedicated air freighters. S7 currently transports all …
After a crippling 12 months, the first signs of an aviation recovery have begun to crop up. India’s biggest airline, IndiGo, has announced plans to begin hiring a new batch of pilots through its cadet program. The decision signals confidence in the aviation market in the medium term, a very good sign considering the year gone by. More pilots Prior to …
Yesterday, a partial radio failure forced an Airbus A320 operated by Aeroflot to return to its departure airport. The aircraft had been operating a scheduled flight from Moscow, Russia to Amsterdam, Netherlands. But how exactly did the incident pan out? The flight in question Aeroflot flight SU2694 is a scheduled, weekly service from the Russian flag …
According to a statement issued on February 5, Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) has reported a January load factor of 30%. The flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden says that it carried fewer passengers in January due to consequences brought about by increased travel restrictions as countries around the world continue to battle COVID-19. jet …
A Boeing 777X test aircraft has been ferried to Fairbanks, Alaska, to undergo cold soak testing. This week’s move is part of the type’s preparation program ahead of its introduction in 2023. Extreme conditions According to Airline Ratings, the unit currently holds registration number N779XZ. It was ferried from Seattle to the Alaskan city to perform …
Spanish national flag carrier Iberia has its eyes firmly focused on the future. It seeks to expand its aircraft maintenance facility by converting a massive hangar and its workshops into an aeronautical industry hub for Southern Europe. Invited to see and learn about the project was Madrid mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida. Iberia’s decision to devel …
When done right, an airline’s livery can be one of its most effective marketing tools. A memorable paint scheme can help to galvanize wider brand recognition, which in turn fuels a carrier’s growth. However, sometimes, airlines will deviate from their known templates to coat certain aircraft in special liveries. But what are the reasons for doing t …
Aeroflot this week shared its financial results for 2020. As with most carriers across the globe, the figures aren’t something to celebrate. Altogether, the airline’s net loss for the year amounted to RUB 96.5 billion (~$1.3 billion). Industry woes The flag carrier of Russia highlights that the most significant crisis that the aviation market has eve …
An Air Canada Airbus A220-300 flying from Montreal to Calgary had to divert to Winnipeg after the crew received a low-pressure indication for one of the aircraft’s hydraulic systems. The incident took place on January 29th, and saw the aircraft pulled from service for four days. Incident details According to The Aviation Herald, the Air Canada A220-3 …
Earlier this week, an unauthorized man was able to gain access to a US Air Force base in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The facility was none other than Joint Base Andrews, which is known for housing aircraft such as the presidential Boeing VC-25A known as Air Force One. Although the man was unarmed, the USAF has taken the matter seriously and w …
United States president Joe Biden’s signed an executive order last month to promote safety across domestic and international travel by requiring travelers to wear face masks across their journey including at airports and aircraft. Following this, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shared that it will issue fines for those that don’t w …
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