The World’s Last Passenger 727 Just Flew for the Last Time

On Sunday, an airplane that used to be the most popular in the world flew its last scheduled flight with passengers. A Boeing 727 operated its final passenger flight, between two Iranian cities. (www.msn.com) المزيد...

WWII Pilot Reunited with Pieces of History

When Capt. Alan Carlton’s B-24 bomber was shot down over Germany during World War II, he felt lucky. Now, 75 years later, Carlton has another reason to feel lucky about what happened that day. It came via FedEx a few days ago from Eisenach, a city in central Germany. (www.sandiegouniontribune.com) المزيد...

Indonesian jets force Ethopian Air cargo plane to land over airspace breach

Ethopian Air cargo plan enroute from Addis Abba to HKG strays off route into Indonesia air space and is forced to land in Batam. (www.straitstimes.com) المزيد...

Air Canada studies dozens of potential A220 routes

Air Canada has disclosed several dozen routes on which it might deploy new Airbus A220s, which are expected to come online in January 2020. (canadianaviationnews.wordpress.com) المزيد...

Vietnam's newest airline Bamboo takes first flight

HANOI, Vietnam -- Vietnam's newest commercial carrier Bamboo Airways took flight Wednesday, officially entering Southeast Asia's crowded aviation sector where it will face stiff competition from established players. Air travel in the region has boomed in recent years as appetites -- and budgets -- for travel have soared among spendthrift flyers. (news.abs-cbn.com) المزيد...

Chicago Mayoral Candidate wants to reopen Meigs Field

Meigs was the second largest business district airport in North America. Meigs Field airport was closed when Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley ordered the runway destroyed with bulldozers without the thirty-day notice required by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. I propose the restoration of this important third airport with planned enhancements for 21st century personal air travel and much needed revenue source. (chicago.suntimes.com) المزيد...

Delta: 40 avions A220 livrés depuis Mirabel

Près de la moitié des 90 avions Airbus A220 commandés par le transporteur américain Delta Air Lines seront assemblés et livrés depuis les installations québécoises de Mirabel, dans les Laurentides. Cette information se trouve dans des documents fournis mardi par le géant européen à la veille d'un événement à Mobile, en Alabama, où le coup d'envoi des travaux d'une chaîne de fabrication américaine de l'A220 doit avoir lieu. (www.lapresse.ca) المزيد...

Travel Service Boeing 737 at Moscow on Jan 13th 2019, runway excursion during line up closes both runways

A Travel Service Boeing 737 from Moscow Sheremetyevo (Russia) to Prague (Czech Republic) with 40 passengers and 7 crew, was taxiing northbound along taxiway 14 between the two runways at about 14:15L (11:15Z) and was about to line up runway 24C when the aircraft went off the runway and became (www.aeroinside.com) المزيد...

A new age of airships is ready for lift-off as world's longest aircraft gets full-production go-ahead

Bedford firm Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), the company behind the Airlander 10 airship (also known as the “flying bum” for its resemblance to a butt), said on Sunday that its current prototype will not be rebuilt but that it plans to build a new generation of airships. It comes after the 302ft (92m) long, £32m prototype of the Airlander 10 was formally retired following successful final testing. This week HAV said it had reached a "significant milestone" after being granted Production… (www.nowscience.co.uk) المزيد...

Is this the new Aer Lingus livery?

Is this the new look for Aer Lingus with less green? (worldairlinenews.com) المزيد...

Allegiant to add seasonal air service between Anchorage and Washington state

Las Vegas-based discount airline Allegiant will add seasonal nonstop service between Anchorage and Bellingham, Washington, the company announced Tuesday. The service will start May 22 with introductory fares as low as $59 each way. The routes will operate twice weekly between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Bellingham International Airport. Bellingham is about 90 miles north of Seattle and about 50 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. The new service marks Allegiant’s… (www.adn.com) المزيد...

Spain's Brand New Murcia Airport Opens Its Doors, Ryanair Takes The First Flight

Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, became the first airline to land at the new Región de Murcia International Airport, which was officially opened by his Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain on January 15. The recently completed airport will replace San Javier as the primary passenger airport to the Region of Murcia. The inaugural flight departed from East Midlands Airport, landing at 10:01 am. Ryanair’s new daily service from East Midlands Airport marked the beginning of air services at… (airwaysmag.com) المزيد...

Finnair to open new routes to Sapporo and Punta Cana for winter 2019/2020

As part of its growth strategy, Finnair will open a new route for the winter 2019/2020 season to Sapporo, Japan (worldairlinenews.com) المزيد...