NEWS Philadelphia Will Become First A350 Destination in the U.S.
Qatar Airways announced today that the brand-new Airbus A350-900XWB will replace the Boeing 777-200LR on flights between Doha, Qatar and Philadelphia from January 1st of next year.
NEWS Etihad given credit rating seal of approval by Fitch
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has welcomed the announcement that it has been assigned the rating of ‘A’ with a Stable Outlook, by Fitch Ratings. Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s largest credit ratings agencies, issued the Long-term Issuer Default Rating following a detailed independent analysis of Etihad Airways’ business,…
NEWS Manchester Airport shortlisted for US pre-clearance status
A year since the start of the process, Manchester Airport has been shortlisted by the US Department of Homeland Security as a priority airport to host US security pre-clearance. US pre-clearance, which allows passengers to clear immigration, customs, and agricultural inspection by US Customs and Border Protection before boarding their flight, means that passengers can…
NEWS Airbus Defence statement regarding A400M crash
Airbus Defence and Space has sent an Accident Information Transmission (AIT) yesterday evening (2 June) as an update to the Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) of last 19 May to all operators of the A400M. This AIT informs that the DFDR (digital flight data recorder) and CVR (cockpit voice recorder) readouts have been successfully completed and…
NEWS Boeing to await a big 737 deal from China
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing is awaiting a big deal from China. Referring to Air China Air dated wednesday this week, its subsidiary Shenzen Airlines wants to buy 46 units of midhaul aircraft 737. A relevant agreement would have been signed by the company. According to the actual price list, the order has a value of about…
NEWS Boeing begin assembly of first 737 MAX
Boeing began assembly of its improved and re-engined variant of its successful 737 single aisle airplane, the 737 MAX which will take on the Airbus A320neo.
NEWS Austrian Airlines sets date for Manchester arrival
Austrian Airlines will join the other carriers of the Lufthansa Airline Group at Manchester with the start of a new daily service to Vienna on September 10th, 2015. In addition to providing a point to point service to one of Europe’s most frequently visited cities, the new flight also completes access for the Lufthansa Group’s…
NEWS Virgin Flight Out Of San Fransisco Returns To Gate After Passenger Threatens Suicide
Virgin America flight 218 from SFO to Austin had to turn around while taxiing for takeoff around noon last thursday after a passenger made an apparent suicide threat. The plane returned to the gate, the passenger was subsequently escorted off the plane and it was determined that he had no checked luggage and therefore the…
NEWS Etihad Airways begins Airbus A380 to Sydney route
Etihad Airways much-anticipated A380 arrives in Sydney tonight, beginning an exciting new era of luxury travel on the Sydney-Abu Dhabi and Sydney-London routes. The A380 features The Residence by Etihad, the airline’s luxurious private three-room suite in the sky, a first in commercial aviation, as well as ground breaking innovations in all cabins.
NEWS Qatar Airways launches services to Amsterdam
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, has revealed details of the airline’s imminent services to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, highlighting the multiple benefits the new route will offer.
NEWS Etihad Airways in social media focus
Etihad Airways has launched an exclusive Twitter account to engage with Gold and Platinum members of its frequent flyer program – Etihad Guest, on the popular social media platform.
NEWS Air China, Air Canada add flights between Beijing and Montreal
Air China and Air Canada are preparing for the launch of non-stop flights between Beijing and Montreal that will create the first transpacific direct link between Asia and Montreal .
