Delta plans to retire its 18 widebody Boeing 777s by the end of 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The retirement will accelerate the airline’s strategy to simplify and modernize its fleet, while continuing to operate newer, more cost-efficient aircraft. The Boeing 777-200 first entered the fleet in 1999 and grew to 18…
European holidaymakers hoping to catch a plane this summer will have to wear masks and travel light under guidelines set out by the European Commission on Wednesday. The Commission unveiled sweeping proposals aimed at ensuring people can start travelling safely across the continent again as governments try to revive tourism and airline industries brought to…
The Treasurer of the Queensland state government, Cameron Dick, revealed that the state had told it’s investment arm, QIC to explore a bid for Virgin Australia. The investment arm could take a direct equity stake, offer loans, guarantees or incentives to another bidder. Mr Dick said in a statement, “We have been very clear —…
Emirates to operate scheduled flight services from 21 May to nine destinations. Travellers will only be accepted on these flights if they comply with the eligibility and entry criteria requirements of their destination countries. This includes an approval from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) for UAE residents who wish to return to…
Brussels Airlines announced a major restructuring of its business on Tuesday (12 May), including job cuts that could affect 1,000 employees, a reduction in fleet size and a smaller network of destinations. Belgium’s main airline is in huge difficulty because of the coronavirus outbreak, which has pushed the carrier to ground its fleet and furlough…
Ryanair has announced a plan to restore 40% of its flight schedule from July 1. The airline said the measure is subject to government restrictions on flights within the EU being lifted and “effective public health measures” being put in place at airports. It would involve nearly 1,000 flights per day being operated and 90%…
A local pilot flying out of Roanoke Municipal Airport, Virginia sent all moms out there a Mother’s Day greeting from the skies! Rick Gillmore set a flight course Sunday morning that, on radar, spelled out the word “Mom” in the middle of a heart. The flight was viewable in real-time using tracking data from radarbox.com by searching…
Boeing deployed three Dreamlifter aircraft to transport more than 150,000 protective eye goggles and face shields from China to the United States. Boeing worked in partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to deliver the personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline health care professionals in the MUSC system. The MUSC Health team will…
To thank all of the frontline healthcare professionals across the globe, Qatar Airways is offering 100,000 complimentary tickets on Qatar Airways flights. Up to two complimentary return Economy Class tickets for the healthcare professional and a companion within Qatar Airways network. Eligibility conditions This promotional offer is strictly available to medical frontline professionals only. Eligible…
A man hiking around Death Valley looking for rare plants discovered something completely different. On a hike looking for rare limestone endemic plants in Death Valley, a botanist spotted the wreckage of a plane. After several hours of hiking and many interesting plants, the botanist managed to scramble over to the wreck. It turned out…
Avianca, Latin America’s second-biggest airline, has filed for bankruptcy. Avianca Holdings, Latin America’s No. 2 airline, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, as a bond payment deadline loomed and after pleas for aid from Colombia’s government to weather the coronavirus crisis have so far been unsuccessful. If it fails to come out of bankruptcy, Avianca would…
UK airlines say they have been told the government will bring in a 14-day quarantine for anyone arriving in the UK from any country apart from the Republic of Ireland in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Under the move, passengers entering the country will have to provide an address where they will self-isolate for 14…