NEWS American Airlines to launch Boeing 777-300ER flights from LAX to Sydney today
American Airlines is tipped to announce a direct Boeing 777-300ER service between LAX and Sydney later today as part of a new joint venture with Qantas.
BREAKING RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian spy plane on an intelligence gathering mission over the Baltic
RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to intercept two unknown Russian aircraft including a spy plane on a mission over the Baltic Sea. The jets were initially deployed from Amari air base in Estonia on Monday following reports of an aircraft approaching Baltic airspace without sharing a flight plan. It was identified as a Il-20M Coot…
NEWS In Russia, Dutch foreign minister pushes for #MH17 prosecution
Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders has discussed with his Russian counterpart efforts to prosecute suspects in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flights MH17, his office said in a statement late on Friday. During a visit to Moscow Koenders also discussed a Russian blacklist of European politicians during a meeting with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov, it…
NEWS Airbus selling A330 on early availability rather than price
Airbus is taking advantage of its ability to offer early delivery slots to secure A330 deals as it transitions to the re-engined A330neo in 2017, but is not having to offer significant discounts to secure orders. “With all the capabilities of today’s A330-300 at 242t (MTOW) and the economics it can give people, we’ve had…
NEWS IATA AGM 2015: Al Baker launches attack on North American carriers
Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker has launched a scathing attack on North American airlines. Speaking at the International Air Transport Association annual general meeting in Miami, Al Baker criticised attempts to restrict what American carriers argue is heavily subsidised competition from Gulf carriers.
NEWS British Airways to welcome Apple Pay to UK
British Airways will offer its customers access to Apple Pay, which is set to transform mobile payments, when it launches in the UK. British Airways customers will be able to pay for flights, holidays and experiences in an easy, secure and private way. Security and privacy is at the core of Apple Pay.
NEWS #MH370 search fleet to be halved as hopes of success fade
The original four ship sea floor search fleet looking for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is about to be halved to two. The latest search update found on the JACC and ATSB sites strikes a much more resigned tone that the cautiously optimistic commentary that came from the meeting between Malaysia, China…
NEWS IATA AGM 2015: Industry calls on Venezuela to release airline funds
The International Air Transport Association has called on the Venezuelan government to address the problem of the $3.7 billion in airline funds the government is withholding from the airlines. The blocked money was generated from airline ticket sales in Venezuela and is being withheld in breach of international treaties. Venezuela has a complex system of…
NEWS EasyJet tests UAV with A320 inspection
EasyJet carried out an inspection on one of its Airbus A320s at its Luton base using a new configuration of unmanned air vehicle, ahead of a planned rollout of the capability in 12-18 months. The Remote Intelligent Survey Equipment for Radiation (Riser) quadrotor UAV – originally designed for gamma radiation inspection – and its sensors…
NEWS Possible security threat” leads to search of Frontier flight at Denver
Federal agents searched a Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport Saturday night in response to a possible security threat. Shortly before Flight 552 arrived in Denver from San Diego at 8:45 p.m., someone reported a possible security threat, Heath Montgomery, DIA spokesman, said Sunday.
NEWS 20th anniversary for Boeing 777 jetliner
Yesterday marks the 20th anniversary of the first Boeing 777’s entry into service on June 5, 1995, a historic milestone for the aviation industry. The 777 is one of the most commercially successful twin aisle airplane of all time.The program was launched in October 1990 with an order from United Airlines.
NEWS IATA AGM 2015: North American airlines drive aviation profits higher
Officials at the International Air Transport Association have announced an upward revision of its 2015 industry outlook to a $29.3 billion net profit. On expected revenues of $727 billion, the industry would achieve a four per cent net profit margin. The significant strengthening from the $16.4 billion net profit in 2014 reflects the net impact…