NEWS AirAsia X eyes Australia-New Zealand flights
AirAsia X is considering extending its Sydney and Melbourne flights to New Zealand and back again, adding a dash of low-cost competition to the popular corridor. Link
NEWS Airbus A350 XWB makes its début at Madrid-Barajas airport
The A350 MSN2, one of Airbus’ five A350 XWB test aircraft, has landed today at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport for first time to demonstrate its all new features to Iberia, the Madrid airport authorities and the media. Iberia has eight A350-900s on order. Link
NEWS Vienna to become the first base for the new Eurowings outside of Germany
The new Eurowings will have its first base outside Germany in Vienna. Following close consultation with Austrian Airlines and at the carrier’s own request, two Airbus A320 aircraft are to be stationed there initially, offering point-to-point connections on European routes. The aircraft are to fly in the colors of the new Eurowings. Link
NEWS Virgin America Competing Directly with Southwest on AUS – DAL
Virgin America adds 5 flights daily between Austin,TX and Dallas Love Field. This route has been operated by Southwest only for a large amount of time if not forever. Link
NEWS Air New Zealand nixes Boeing 787 'retrojet' livery
Air New Zealand says it has no plans to dress a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in ‘retro’ livery as part of the airline’s 75th anniversary celebrations this year. 🙁 Link
NEWS Lufthansa plans new flight to South American powerhouse Panama
Lufthansa is further expanding its route network to South America with the airline set to offer year-round flights to Panama City for the first time from November 16th, subject to government approval. An Airbus A340-300 aircraft will fly five times a week between Frankfurt and the economic metropolis in Central America.
NEWS Lufthansa announces that Vienna will be their first base outside of Germany of the new Eurowings
Lufthansa statement: The new Eurowings will have its first base outside Germany in Vienna. Following close consultation with Austrian Airlines and at the carrier’s own request, two Airbus A320 aircraft are to be stationed there initially, offering point-to-point connections on European routes. The aircraft are to fly in the colors of the new Eurowings. It…
NEWS US Allows Sale of Armed Drones to Other Nations
If you were still skeptical about the future of drones, this should take care of that: Arms manufacturers can now get in on the action. The White House said today that it will allow the export of armed drones to other nations, reports the Washington Post. Link
NEWS Red Bull Aerobatic Planes Collide Mid-Air During Performance
Two pilots flying for Red Bull’s aerobatic team on Thursday miraculously escaped after the wings of their aircraft touched each other mid-air during a stunt routine at the Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru during the Aero India show. They managed to landed safely, despite their wings suffering catastrophic damage. Link
NEWS Air New Zealand confirms Palmerston North next Night Rider town
Air New Zealand has confirmed it will operate it;s next $29.00 Night Rider service between Palmerston North and Auckland NZAA. A 68 seater ATR aircraft will operate this service five days a week with flights scheduled to depart NZAA/AKL at 9pm, Thursday to Monday with the return leg departing from Palmerston North at 10.30pm. In…
NEWS Jetstar Australia to have all 787 Dreamliner fleet by September 2015
Jetstar Australia which is Qantas off shoot budget carrier is expected to receive the final three Boeing 787 Deamliners into the fleet by September 2015. This will be an all 787 fleet and will phase out the remaining two A330 airbus jets currently in service with the carrier. Link
