Lufthansa statement: The new Eurowings will have its first base outside Germany in Vienna. Following close consultation with Austrian Airlines and at the carrier’s own request, two Airbus A320 aircraft are to be stationed there initially, offering point-to-point connections on European routes. The aircraft are to fly in the colors of the new Eurowings. It…
If you were still skeptical about the future of drones, this should take care of that: Arms manufacturers can now get in on the action. The White House said today that it will allow the export of armed drones to other nations, reports the Washington Post. Link
Two pilots flying for Red Bull’s aerobatic team on Thursday miraculously escaped after the wings of their aircraft touched each other mid-air during a stunt routine at the Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru during the Aero India show. They managed to landed safely, despite their wings suffering catastrophic damage. Link
New Zealand air force may end up buying the Boeing C-17A Global Master to replace it’s aging fleet of C130 Hercules aircraft and the two Boeing 757’s currently in service. Australia is trying to persuade the New Zealand Government of buying the aircraft which would be more economical less costings and can move more freight…
A Delta Airlines Boeing 767-300, with registration N177DN,with flight number DL-33 from Paris to Seattle. The aircraft was at FL320 about 50nm from London Heathrow airport when the crew decided to divert to Heathrow airport after reporting a burning smell of plastic’s on board Link
Air New Zealand has confirmed it will operate it;s next $29.00 Night Rider service between Palmerston North and Auckland NZAA. A 68 seater ATR aircraft will operate this service five days a week with flights scheduled to depart NZAA/AKL at 9pm, Thursday to Monday with the return leg departing from Palmerston North at 10.30pm. In…
Jetstar Australia which is Qantas off shoot budget carrier is expected to receive the final three Boeing 787 Deamliners into the fleet by September 2015. This will be an all 787 fleet and will phase out the remaining two A330 airbus jets currently in service with the carrier. Link
Gulfstream’s new ultra long-range G650ER set a record while flying around the world in one stop in an ass-numbing flight from New York to China and finally Savannah, Georgia. Link
Take two used Boeing 747s, pull off all the engines, strap six of them to a pair of custom-built composite hulls and you’ve got the world’s biggest and most eye-catching airplane – a 590 ton ‘aerosuarus rex’ called the Stratolauncher. Link
First post ever to FA, but found this video fascinating: a film inside Tu-95 as it’s escorted by RAF Typhoons and French Mirage jets over northern Europe. Link
Air Austral (UU, St. Denis de la Réunion) is set to take delivery of a pair of “Terrible Teen” B787-8s the NYC787 blog has reported. Link
Spanish airline Air Europa from May is launching new intra-Balearic Island service, with the introduction of a 6 daily Palma Mallorca to Menorca Mahon flights. First flights begin on 1st May with a Swift Air ATR42. The Skyteam member also is launching Palma Mallorca to Ibiza route on the same day. UX1902 PMI0805 – 0840MAH…