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How a Qantas A380 Flew 300h with Tool in Engine

ATSB released a report on how a Qantas A380 flew 34 flights with a tool lodged in one engine.

Airlines

Hainan Adjusts C919 Order Intended for Urumqi Air

Hainan Airlines Group has amended an order for 30 COMAC C919 aircraft bound for Urimqi Air.

Airlines

Delta Air Lines to Launch SkyMiles Experiences 

The new Delta SkyMile Experiences will launch with five new collections of Experiences. 

Airlines

11/15/1957: First flight of the Tupolev Tu-114

The Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya Russian airliner performed its maiden flight today in 1957.

History

Airbus A321XLR Completes First Transatlantic Flight

Iberia Flight IB347 marks the completion of the first transatlantic flight of the Airbus A321XLR.

Airlines

Icelandair Launches Keflavík-Istanbul Service

Icelandair announces Istanbul, Turkey, as its latest route destination to Western Asia/South Europe.

Routes

Etihad Records 66% Increase in Profits Year-on-Year

Etihad Airways recorded a total revenue of US$5 billion in the first nine months of 2024.

Airlines

First Nonstop Charleston-Bermuda Fights Announced

Charleston International and BermudAir announce first-ever Lowcountry-Bermuda nonstop route.

Routes

Boeing's Quality Chief for Commercial Jets to Retire

Boeing's Senior Vice President of Quality for Commercial Airplanes will retire next month.

Manufacturers

11/14/1935: First Noorduyn Norseman Tested on Floats

Since 1935, the Noorduyn Norseman was produced for nearly 25 years and had over 900 units built.

History

Macquarie, Ferrovial Announce Sale of AGS Airports

AGS Airports has announced the sale of Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports to AviAlliance.

Airports

In Photos: Iberia Welcomes World's First A321XLR

Iberia invited Airways on the special welcoming of their first Airbus A321XLR to the fleet.

Airlines

Jet2 to Launch London Luton Airport Flights in 2025

Jet2 will fly from London Luton Airport to 17 destinations in the summer of 2025.

Routes

FAA to Explore AI Tools to Modernize Its Operations

The FAA has released a request for information on artificial intelligence tools and services.

Future Flight

A Brief History of High-flying Women in Aviation

Women have taken to the skies since the dawn of aviation, but their contribution isn’t as well-known

History

11/13/1991: The First Midway Airlines Ceases Operations

This is the tale of the first incarnation of Midway Airlines, which ceased operations today in 1991.

History

Spirit Airlines Files Form 12b-25 for Q3 Report Delay

Spirit announced it had filed a Form 12b-25 with the SEC amid reports of bankruptcy talks.

Airlines

Apple to Allow Item Location Sharing with Airlines

Apple's 'Share Item Location' will let airlines see AirTag or Find My network accessory locations.

Airlines

KLM Adds Three Routes to Intercontinental Network

KLM expands its intercontinental network by introducing San Diego, Georgetown, and Hyderabad routes.

Routes

Breakthrough Reached in Lufthansa-ITA Airways Deal

A breakthrough in Lufthansa’s merger with ITA Airways occurred on Monday night.

Airlines

Update: FAA Prohibits U.S. Airlines from Flying Over Haiti

The FAA has banned U.S. flights over Haiti after flying bullets struck Spirit and jetBlue jets.

Airlines

Avia Solutions Group Orders 40 Boeing 737-8 Jets

Boeing and Avia Solutions Group sign an agreement for 40 737-8 aircraft and options for 40 more.

Manufacturers

11/12/1998: First Flight of Commuter Shuttle America

This is the story of Shuttle American, which began operations today in 1998 with three Dash 8-300s.

History

Wizz Air to Expand Its Popular All-You-Can-Fly Scheme

Wizz Air plans to reintroduce its popular All-You-Can-Fly Program, launched earlier this year.

Airlines

Alitalia Final Layoffs Loom as Lufthansa Merger Stalls

Iconic Alitalia has begun collective dismissal procedures for its remaining 2,059 employees.

Airlines

Hainan Airlines to Acquire 40 COMAC Regional Jets

Hainan Airlines agrees to acquire 40 ARJ21-700 aircraft from Chinese planemaker COMAC.

Airlines

Vistara’s Last Flight Marks the Start of a Duopoly

Today, Vistara bid farewell to its independent existence, ushering in a duopoly in Indian aviation.

Airlines

Transforming an Airline: Oman Air CEO Interview

During our visit to Muscat, we discussed Oman Air’s transformation and plans with its executives.

Interviews

11/11/1983: The CASA/IPTN CN-235 Maiden Flight

The twin-engine regional transport aircraft CASA/IPTN CN-235 first took to the skies today in 1983.

History

FAA Now Accepting Summer 2025 Intern Applications

The Federal Aviation Administration is now accepting applications for its summer internship program.

Industry

11/10/2003: British Airways Concorde Final Flight

British Airways Concorde last few today in 2003. Here are some facts about the supersonic airliner.

History

Reducing Fuel Consumption, Emissions with AeroSHARK

AeroSHARK’s riblets disrupt the boundary layer in critical aircraft surface regions, reducing drag.

Interviews

11/09/1980: Dan-Air Operates Last Comet Flight

Dan-Air operated the last commercial flight of a de Havilland Comet aircraft today in 1980.

History

LATAM Invests US$7m in Largest South American MRO

LATAM invests US$7 million in its São Carlos maintenance facility to accommodate its Boeing 787s.

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Back in Mexico with Cancun Nonstop

Virgin Atlantic announces its return to Mexico in winter 2025 with nonstop flights to Cancún.

Routes

Batik Air Malaysia, FlyDubai Sign Interline Agreement

Batik Air Malaysia and FlyDubai have signed an interline agreement, combining over 80 destinations.

Airlines

ZIPAIR Adds Temporary Extra Flight to Bangkok

ZIPAIR adds extra Tokyo Narita Airport-Bangkok Suvarnabhumi flights on certain days.

Routes

11/08/2020: The Final Flight out of Berlin Tegel Airport

Berlin's Tegel Airport finally closed for good on November 8, 2020. This is the story of TXL.

History

Ben Baldanza: The Spirit of ULCC Innovation in the US

Ben Baldanza transformed Spirit Airlines into a disruptive powerhouse that changed the industry.

Industry

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines' Third-quarter Results

KLM's Q3 results demonstrate the company’s need for financial and operational measures.

Airlines

Emirates Group's Record Mid-Year Results for 2024

Emirates Group reports steady financial results for the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Airlines

airBaltic, Lufthansa Partnership Continues to Grow 

airBaltic extends its codeshare agreement with the leading German carrier, Lufthansa.

Airlines

11/07/2001: Belgian Carrier Sabena Makes Its Last Flight

Belgian flag carrier Sabena ceased operations today in 2001. It began operations in 1923.

History

British Airways Relinquishes Dallas Route to American

British Airways is discontinuing its London-Dallas route from its U.S. network for next summer.

Routes

Air Canada Expands Summer 2025 Nonstop Network

Air Canada expands its summer 2025 network with seasonal nonstop routes to Europe, the US, and Asia.

Routes

Ryanair Expands Its Porto Airport Winter Network

Ryanair has announced the addition of two new winter destinations from the Portuguese city of Porto.

Routes

Price Dispute Puts ITA Airways -Lufthansa Deal on Hold

Italy has postponed the sale of a minority stake in ITA Airways to Lufthansa due to a price dispute.

Airlines

11/06/1929: First Flight of the Junkers G.38 Landplane

The four-engined German transport Junkers G.38 aircraft completed its maiden flight today in 1929.

History

How the 2024 U.S. Election Could Impact Aviation

How might this election's outcome shape the near future of the U.S. aviation industry?

Op-Ed

Flight of the Condor: European Summer Expansion

Condor expands its summer 2025 "bleisure" network to include eight popular European cities.

Routes

Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery of A350-1000

Ethiopian Airlines has received its first A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France.

Airlines

End of Strike: Boeing Machinists Ratify New Contract

Boeing machinists have reached an agreement, ending a 53-day strike. What are the challenges ahead?

Manufacturers

11/05/1991: Russian Carrier Transaero Starts Operations

Transaero became Russia's first privately owned airline when it began operations today in 1991.

History

Qantas Freight Debuts 'Kangaroo Route' on cargo.one

Qantas Freight, Australia’s largest cargo airline, expands global reach with cargo.one partnership.

Airlines

Hainan Airlines, DAE Sign New Boeing 737-8 MAX Lease

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise signs a lease agreement with Hainan Airlines for four Boeing 737-8 jets.

Airlines

Singapore Airlines Unveils A350 Retrofit Program 

Singapore Airlines launches its Airbus A350 Cabin Retrofit Program with a budget of US$1.1 billion.

Airlines

Air France Halts All Flights Over the Red Sea Zone

Air France proactively suspends all flights over the Red Sea zone “until further notice.”

Airlines

Will Armenian Carriers Be Removed from EU Blacklist?

40 of the 41 issues that put Armenia-certified carriers on the EU blacklist have been eliminated.

Airlines

11/04/1933: Viação Aérea São Paulo (VASP) Is Founded

This is the story of VASP, founded in 1933 by the state government of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

History

Airlines Urge Court Action Over Dublin Airport Cap

Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and U.S. carriers seek urgent court action over traffic cap at Dublin Airport.

Airlines

11/03/1993: TWA Emerges from Its First Bankruptcy

This is the story of how TWA emerged from its first bankruptcy today in 1993.

History

Boeing CEO Issues Ultimatum for IAM Union Members

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg gives the Machinists Union one last warning before Monday's vote.

Manufacturers

Interview: London Gatwick Ambitions with Stephanie Wear

Stephanie Wear, VP of Aviation Development, shares London Gatwick’s ambitious plans for the future.

Interviews

11/02/1992: The Maiden Flight of the Airbus A330

The first version of the Airbus A330 widebody aircraft completed its maiden flight today in 1992.

History

American Expands European Network for Summer 2025

Next summer, American will expand its European network with more routes to Rome, Venice, and Naples.

Routes

Etihad’s Flagship A380 Superjumbo Returns to Paris

Etihad Airways' iconic Airbus A380 aircraft returns to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Routes

Discover Expands Long-haul Routes for Summer 2025

Discover expands long-haul services and launches new flights to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in May 2025.

Routes

Air Canada Reports Mixed Q3 Performance, Adjustments 

Air Canada's Q3 2024 report marks a quarter of mixed financial results amid strategic adjustments.

Airlines

11/01/1979: Jersey European Airways Starts Operations

This is the story of Jersey European Airways, which commenced operations today in 1979.

History

KLM CEO Slams Schiphol Airport Over 41% Fee Hike

With fees raised by 41%, Schiphol will become the second most expensive airport in Europe.

Airlines

Alaska Air Group Reports Strong Third Quarter 2024

Alaska Air Group led the industry with an adjusted 13% pretax margin in the third quarter of 2024.

Airlines

Flag Carrier SWISS Unveils New 2025 Summer Routes 

SWISS will fly nonstop flights from Zurich to Germany, France, Serbia, and Croatia next summer.

Routes

Air India Cancels Almost 60 Peak Season US-bound Flights

Air India cancels around 60 flights to various US destinations due to delayed aircraft maintenance.

Airlines

10/31/1987: British Airways Recruits First Female Pilot

British Airways recruited Lynn Barton as the airline's first female Pilot today in 1987.

History

JetBlue's Third-quarter Results Surpass Expectations

JetBlue Airways has reported better-than-expected third-quarter 2024 financial results

Airlines

10/30/1955: Commercial Flights Begin at Chicago O'Hare

Today, in 1955, the first commercial flights arrived at Chicago's new international airport, O'Hare.

History

Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus A321 Single-Isle Jets

Riyadh Air finalizes a significant aircraft deal with Airbus for 60 narrowbody A321-family jets.

Airlines

Air Canada’s Aeroplan Gives U.S. Travelers New Perks

As the largest foreign carrier serving the U.S., Air Canada wants to flex its international reach.

Airlines

Airbus Delivers First A321XLR to Launch Customer Iberia

After five years of planning, Airbus delivered the world’s first A321XLR to Iberia.

Airlines

COO interview: Riyadh Air's Progress, Future Plans

Airways discusses Riyadh Air's latest developments with Chief Operating Officer Peter Bellew.

Interviews

Emirates, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Ink Strategic MoUs

Emirates signs two strategic Memorandums of Understanding with two Vietnamese airlines.

Airlines

Lufthansa Group Reports 9% Drop in Q3 Net Profit

Lufthansa Group reports its Q3 earnings, highlighted by a 9% decrease in operating profit YOY.

Airlines

Norse Atlantic Inaugurates Cape Town Service

Norse officially arrives in Cape Town, South Africa, marking its entry into the African market.

Airlines

10/29/2011: Lufthansa Italia Ceased Operations

Milan Malpensa Airport-based Lufthansa Italia was shut down by its parent company today in 2011.

History

SAUDIA Celebrates Launch of Dammam-Beijing Route

SAUDIA, Saudi Arabia's national flag carrier, is making headway into the heart of China.

Routes

CCO Interview: The State of SAS After Joining SkyTeam

Airways spoke with Paul Verhagen, CCO of SAS, about the current state of the Nordic flag carrier.

Interviews

LATAM Airlines Group Orders 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

LATAM Airlines Group has ordered 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, plus five additional options.

Airlines

10/28/1977: Pan Am's Polar Flight Around the World

A Pan Am Boeing 747SP flew to/from San Francisco via both poles on October 28–30, 1977.

History

Etihad Airways Inaugurates Toronto A350 Service

Etihad Airways' first Airbus A350 landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport this weekend.

Routes

LCC Air Arabia Begins Flights to the Maldives

LCC Air Arabia begins flying to the Maldives, its 85th destination out of Dubai-Sharjah.

Airlines

10/27/1988: ATR 72 Prototype Takes to the Skies

The ATR 72 twin turboprop prototype aircraft performed its maiden flight today in 1988.

History

Czech Airlines’ Final Flight Marks the End of an Era

Czech Airlines flight OK767 marks the end of the standalone carrier's century-long era.

Airlines

Who's at Fault? Delta Files Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike

Delta sues CrowdStrike over faulty update; CrowdStrike blames Delta's outdated IT.

Industry

Trip report: Flying SWISS from Tokyo Narita to Zurich

Come along for a 14-hour-long flight from Tokyo to Zurich on board SWISS' flagship Boeing 777-300ER.

Airlines

10/25/1951: Japan's First Post-war Domestic Airline Service

Today, in 1951, Japan's first postwar domestic airline service commenced with a Martin 202.

History

Interview: Discussing Finavia's Strategy with Petri Vuori

Airways discusses Finavia's strategy with Petri Vuori, SVP Sales and Route Development.

Interviews

AirBaltic to End ACMI Leasing Agreement this Winter

AirBaltic will conclude its Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance leasing arrangements.

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic's Special Flights from London to Brussels

Virgin Atlantic will operate cargo flights across the English Channel to transport special goods.

Airlines

American Airlines Remains Positive After Q3 2024 Results

The American Airlines Group achieved record revenue during the third quarter of 2024.

Airlines

Oman Air, Qantas Launch Loyalty Program Partnership

Oman Air and Qantas linked their loyalty programs as the Mid-eastern airline joins Oneworld.

Airlines