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Bonza – Australian LCC Could Start Operating In 2022
A new Australian LCC (low-cost carrier) called Bonza could start operations from next year, with US backing and a fleet of 737 MAX aircraft. We already have several examples of startups that emerged during the pandemic. Some involved planning (and funds) predating...
United Eyes 2022 Return For 777s With PW4000 Engines
Confirming earlier reports, United Airlines said that it does not expect to operate its Boeing 777s with PW4000 engines before Q1 2022. A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 had a very high-profile incident earlier in the year when one of its engines failed after...
What Is Qatar Airways Up To, With Its A380 Fleet?
Qatar had previously announced plans to retire its A380 fleet. But they now look set to return all of them to service. Why is this happening? As a Gulf-based airline, Qatar Airways is using a single airport as a hub. So as a hub-and-spoke airline, they needed big...
Southwest Set To Accelerate 737-700 Retirements?
Outlining its plan to achieve carbon-neutral growth, Southwest plans to accelerate the retirements of its 737-700 fleet, improving efficiency. Southwest Airlines yesterday announced its 10-year environmental sustainability plan. The airline is aiming to keep its...
CRASH – Privately-Owned MD-87 Destroyed On Take-Off
A privately-owned MD-87 narrowbody crashed while attempting to take off in Houston, Texas. But thankfully, there were no serious injuries. The incident happened earlier today (Tuesday the 19th of October), at Houston Executive Airport (KTME) in Waller County,...
ACCIDENT: LATAM A321 Has Tail Strike And Flies On!
An Airbus A321 belonging to LATAM Airlines suffered a tail strike. But initially, there was some confusion as to exactly when this happened. The accident involved LATAM flight LA-3377, on Friday the 15th of October. This began in Belem Val de Cans Airport (SBBE),...
ATR 42-600S – Adding A STOL Niche To A Mature Design
When it enters service, the ATR 42-600S could give the company another selling point, opening new markets and extending the type’s life. We don’t often hear news about new turboprop airliner designs. When it comes to planes with 30 or more seats, what we tend to...
MFF: ANA Pilots Swapping Between The A380 And A320!
Using a process called MFF (Mixed Fleet Flying), ANA pilots can now swap between the A380 and the A320 and back, in routine operations. All Nippon Airways (ANA) has received approval from the Japanese aviation authorities, to introduce MFF procedures in its Airbus...
INCIDENT: JAL 777, Engine Flames Over Los Angeles
The crew of a Japan Airlines (JAL) Boeing 777 returned for landing, after an engine malfunctioned, emitting flames. There were no injuries. The incident happened on Friday, the 15th of October. It involved JAL flight JL-15, from Los Angeles (KLAX) in the United...
LATEST NEWS
Bonza – Australian LCC Could Start Operating In 2022
A new Australian LCC (low-cost carrier) called Bonza could start operations from next year, with US backing and a fleet of 737 MAX aircraft. We already have several examples of startups that emerged during the pandemic. Some involved planning (and funds) predating...
United Eyes 2022 Return For 777s With PW4000 Engines
Confirming earlier reports, United Airlines said that it does not expect to operate its Boeing 777s with PW4000 engines before Q1 2022. A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 had a very high-profile incident earlier in the year when one of its engines failed after...
What Is Qatar Airways Up To, With Its A380 Fleet?
Qatar had previously announced plans to retire its A380 fleet. But they now look set to return all of them to service. Why is this happening? As a Gulf-based airline, Qatar Airways is using a single airport as a hub. So as a hub-and-spoke airline, they needed big...
Southwest Set To Accelerate 737-700 Retirements?
Outlining its plan to achieve carbon-neutral growth, Southwest plans to accelerate the retirements of its 737-700 fleet, improving efficiency. Southwest Airlines yesterday announced its 10-year environmental sustainability plan. The airline is aiming to keep its...
CRASH – Privately-Owned MD-87 Destroyed On Take-Off
A privately-owned MD-87 narrowbody crashed while attempting to take off in Houston, Texas. But thankfully, there were no serious injuries. The incident happened earlier today (Tuesday the 19th of October), at Houston Executive Airport (KTME) in Waller County,...
ACCIDENT: LATAM A321 Has Tail Strike And Flies On!
An Airbus A321 belonging to LATAM Airlines suffered a tail strike. But initially, there was some confusion as to exactly when this happened. The accident involved LATAM flight LA-3377, on Friday the 15th of October. This began in Belem Val de Cans Airport (SBBE),...
What Is Qatar Airways Up To, With Its A380 Fleet?
Qatar had previously announced plans to retire its A380 fleet. But they now look set to return all of them to service. Why is this happening? As a Gulf-based airline, Qatar Airways is using a single airport as a hub. So as a hub-and-spoke airline, they needed big...
Southwest Set To Accelerate 737-700 Retirements?
Outlining its plan to achieve carbon-neutral growth, Southwest plans to accelerate the retirements of its 737-700 fleet, improving efficiency. Southwest Airlines yesterday announced its 10-year environmental sustainability plan. The airline is aiming to keep its...
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