2021 has started with some positive diplomatic news for Qatar Airways and its neighborhood relations. Saudi Arabia, along with other states, has agreed to reopen its land and air borders, ending the three-and-a-half-year blockade. The end of the blockade will benefit Qatar Airways immensely, and here’s why. Airspace access Qatar Airways’ biggest bene …
Delta Air Lines is expanding its catering partnership with French company Newrest. The airline’s flights out of select destinations in Latin America, Africa, and Europe will receive catering from Newrest this year. This is in addition to the Newrest catering provided in points in the United States. Delta and Newrest expand partnership From the second …
China’s attempts to take on Boeing and Airbus with a viable homegrown jet has received a boost. Deliveries of the ARJ21 regional jet hit new highs in 2020. The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) said they delivered 24 ARJ21 aircraft to customers over 2020. That brings the total number of ARJ21s delivered to 46. COMAC delivers 24 ARJ21s …
Over the last couple of days, Qantas made the news by timetabling international flights back into their schedules from July 1. But they appear not to have run those plans by the Australian Government. The airline often works in lockstep with the Australian Government and enjoys good ties with it. This time, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Michae …
United Airlines is planning for an interesting 2021. Even in the difficult 2020, the airline launched some new long-haul international routes. The airline still has plenty more to come in 2021 and may even end up launching new routes this year in a bid to gain more revenue as it maintains a robust order book and has plenty of free aircraft sitting …
Air New Zealand crew flying to LA and San Francisco will now overnight in Hawaii in a bid to reduce COVID infection. The move comes amid rising cases worldwide and concerns that airline employees could inadvertently bring the virus into New Zealand, which has virtually eliminated the pandemic. Chief executive Greg Foran said his teams worked “th …
AerSale is to convert 24 former Boeing 757-200 passenger aircraft into freighters. Conversion of the first is about to commence at Aersale’s heavy maintenance, repair, and overhaul center in Goodyear, Arizona. AerSale specializes in overhauling and extending the working life of older aircraft. They want to benefit from the increased demand for frei …
Etihad Airways has said it will continue to work closely with Air Serbia after reducing its ownership stake in the airline. Commenting on the matter, an Etihad spokesperson told EX-YU Aviation News, “Following the Serbian government’s recapitalization of Air Serbia, Etihad’s shareholding has diluted from 49% to 18%. We are pleased the Serbian gover …
Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) has revealed a luxury seat for Emirates’ first premium economy cabin. The customized seat design was a result of a collaboration between Recaro and Emirates, which began in April 2019 at a seat show held in parallel to the Aircraft Interiors Expo. The ergonomic shape of the seat (PL3530) finds its roots in the premie …
Nigerian carrier Azman Air is seeking to acquire a second Airbus A340 aircraft to join its fleet. As part of the airline’s 2021 expansion plan, the aircraft would allow it to launch international services to destinations such as Dubai. Many airlines have been shunning four-engined jets as the two-engined equivalents are now much more fuel-efficient. …
Colorful Guizhou Airlines has taken delivery of a new A320neo (MSN10037), marking the first neo from GECAS’ orderbook to enter service having been assembled at the Airbus Tianjin facility. Completing the commitment announced at the 2019 Paris Air Show, this aircraft is the fourth CFM LEAP-powered narrow-body on lease from GECAS to enter the Colorfu …
Greece and Israel have struck a provisional agreement covering the creation of a flight school for the Hellenic Air Force to be built and run by Elbit Systems and which will also see the acquisition of 10 Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainers. The deal, worth $1.68 billion over at least 20 years, also includes the upgrade and maintenance of Gre …
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