Wizz Air Announces Expansion to Iraq
Mina Maher
Wizz Air, a Hungarian low-cost carrier, has announced its expansion to Iraq with the launch of its first flights to Erbil, in the Kurdistan region of the country. The twice-weekly…
2023
Australian Government Rejects Qatar Airways’ Bid for More Flights
The Australian Government has rejected Qatar Airways’ request to increase its operations in the country by an additional 21 round trip slots per week. The Doha-based airline currently operates multiple…
The New Project from JAL to Lower CO2 Emissions and Help Travelers: “Any Wear, Anywhere”
Giuliano
“Any Wear, Anywhere” is a clothing share service launched by Japan Airlines (JAL) in July 2023. The service allows travelers to rent clothes for their trip, which can help reduce…
Saudia Unveils Retro Livery for New Airbus A321neo
Saudia’s newest Airbus A321neo has been spotted with a new retro-inspired livery after leaving the paint shop. The next-generation narrowbody has been painted in colors much like one of Saudia’s…
Saudia’s Stunning Retro Livery on Newest Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Saudia, the Saudi Arabian flag carrier, is set to receive a brand-new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft featuring the airline’s stunning retro livery. The new aircraft is currently being prepared for…
The Impact of the Regulation “Eu 261” in Numbers and the Expectations for this Summer
Let’s start with a short explanation of the above mentioned law: the EU Regulation 261/2004, not only addresses flight delays and cancellations but also emphasizes the rights of passengers who…
Emirates A380 Causes Flight Delays at London Gatwick Airport Due to Technical Fault
An Emirates Airbus A380 with registration number A6-EUN caused flight disruptions at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on July 11, 2023, due to a hydraulic failure upon landing. The flight, EK9,…
Air Tanzania’s Impounded A220 Returns Home after 7 Months In The Netherlands
Air Tanzania’s Airbus A220-300, registered as 5H-TCH, has returned to Dar es Salaam after being impounded in the Netherlands for over seven months. The aircraft was seized in December 2022…
Emirates Launches Dubai-Montreal Flights, Expands Canada-UAE Market
Emirates has launched its new service between Dubai and Montreal, making it the third Middle East airline to serve the Canadian city, following Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc. The…
Breaking News: Oman Air announces partnership with Chelsea FC
Oman Air has secured a significant sponsorship deal with Chelsea FC, becoming the football club’s global airline partner for the next three years. As part of the agreement, Oman Air…
New Airport Technology: The End of 100ML Limit
WHAT HAS (ALREADY) CHANGED AND WILL CHANGE FOR AIR TRAVELLERS IN THE NEAR FUTURE REGARDING AIRPORT SECURITY LIMITS? When and why the 100ML was introduced: In light of the devastating…
Icelandair Places Firm Order for 13 Airbus A321XLR Aircraft
Youssef Yahya
Keflavik, Iceland – Icelandair, the principal airline of Iceland, has placed a firm order for 13 Airbus A321XLRs, making the airline a new Airbus customer. In addition to this, the…
Viva Aerobus Signs MoU for 90 Airbus A321neo Aircraft
Mexico’s ultra-low-cost airline, Viva Aerobus, has made a major stride in its international and domestic growth strategy by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 90 A321neo aircraft. The MoU…
Qatar Airways Launches Direct Flights to Lyon
Qatar Airways has added a new destination to its French network by launching a direct flight from Doha to Lyon. The inaugural flight took off on July 3rd, and the…
Final and Sixth Beluga XL Rolls Out at Airbus
Airbus has rolled out the sixth and last of its Beluga XL freighters at the production facility in Toulouse, France. Based on the A330-200 platform and boasting a special livery,…
Two Colombian Air Force Pilots Die in Embraer Tucano Aircraft Collision
The Colombian Air Force (FAC) is investigating a tragic accident that occurred during a training mission on Saturday, resulting in the loss of two pilots. Two Embraer T-27 Tucano aircraft…
Privilege Style Replaces Boeing 767 with Airbus A330
Spanish charter and wet leasing aircraft provider, Privilege Style, has acquired a new Airbus A330-200 registered as EC-NZJ, replacing its sole Boeing 767-300ER, which was retired earlier this year. The…
Global Airlines to Acquire Three More Airbus A380s
Global Airlines is set to expand its fleet with the acquisition of three more Airbus A380s, taking the total number of these superjumbos to four. The startup carrier is now…
Could Boeing’s Transonic Truss-Braced Wing Airliner be the Sky Revolution we’ve been Waiting for?
Boeing’s Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) airliner is a radical rethinking of aircraft design that could redefine standards of efficiency and sustainability. The concept, first developed in 2010, is now being…
FC Bayern Munich Ends Sponsorship Deal with Qatar Airways
German football club, FC Bayern Munich, has chosen to end its sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways, reportedly due to concerns over human rights standards. The Gulf Carrier had sponsored the…