The 737 MAX is fitted with Boeing’s trademark split winglets, also called split-scimitar winglets. Dubbed the 737 MAX AT Winglet, they are a unique design incorporating features from blended, split-scimitar and raked winglets. Boeing proudly claims its design ‘delivers the greatest contribution to improved fuel efficiency of any winglet. How the spl …
Today, Virgin Atlantic revealed that it had completed the sale and leaseback of two of its Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The deal will allow the airline to pay down debt and improve its cash position as it looks to recover from aviation’s worst crisis. The past year hasn’t been great for most airlines. Indeed, as a result of the current crisis, we’ve seen …
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has revealed plans to add a third route to its network. Launching tomorrow with two routes to Greece, the airline will next begin flying to Tel Aviv, Israel, from mid-February onwards. With this addition, the new airline is joining the growing list of carriers making the most of the newly forged peace deal in the Middle East. Wizz …
United Airlines revealed Wednesday it is delaying its return to New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in an internal memo viewed, per Airline Weekly. The delay will last about a month, with inaugural flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco now scheduled for Feb. 28 instead of Feb. 1. The move comes amid continued fears of the corona …
Before the global health crisis, Finnair performed over 104 weekly flights to 21 Asian destinations. However, the pandemic’s impact has continued to rock the flag carrier of Finland’s operations since the beginning of last year. Nonetheless, Ole Orvér, Finnair’s chief commercial officer, told Simple Flying that he is confident that his carrier’s ac …
Boeing’s 2020 was not a year the company will remember fondly. The planemaker suffered its worst year on record for cancellations, despite securing a flurry of MAX orders in December. Overall, the company’s backlog has been reduced by a staggering 22% in just one year. Just 157 aircraft delivered 2020 was a tough year for all in aviation, but for Boe …
Etihad Airways has launched a new promotion that sees kids flying free when adults book flights to Abu Dhabi or Dubai. The promotion is valid for bookings made in the next two weeks and for children up to 11. Around the world, airlines are seeking to try and stimulate travel bookings following the worst crisis ever to hit the aviation industry. For …
It is now less than a week until the inauguration of the next president of the United States. Joe Biden will become the 46th head of the country on January 20th. With this move, airlines and airports are ramping up security measures in Washington D.C. ahead of the big day. Safety first Notably, airlines are planning for their crews to stay away from …
Indian budget carrier GoAir has sacked one of its pilots following an offensive tweet about Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week. The pilot has since apologized for his tweet. GoAir also added that it has a “zero-tolerance policy” for violations of its employee’s social media behavior. Offensive tweet According to a report from the Indian Express, …
Low-cost carrier Volotea has announced its plans to phase out its remaining nine Boeing 717-200 aircraft, marking the end of the type operating throughout Europe. The Spanish airline, which is headquartered in Asturias Airport in northern Spain, operated a total of 19 717-200s since the airline began operations. The first one — EC-LPM — arrived in D …
In an attempt to reduce or stop the spreading of the new COVID-19 variants in the region, the Latin American Governments are imposing new travel restrictions. So far, no country has officially closed its airspace; nevertheless, it is a possibility. The airlines in Latin America are readapting once again to the uncertainty. Latin America already has …
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) data of daily passenger throughput shows that numbers have since reduced after the busy holiday season. Numbers have again dipped below 900,000 passengers in a day, keeping US airlines in a bind as the recovery stays flat. US passenger numbers slide About a week ago, US airlines were coming off the single …
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