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Pilots Admit the Craziest Things They've Seen in the Cockpit

Every time we step on an airplane, we can't help think of all the things that could go wrong. Although usually it's all smooth sailing (or "flying") aside from some occasional turbulence, it seems like airplane workers do their best to cover up any mishaps. A recent Reddit chat ask...

Air Canada flight makes emergency landing after hail cracks windshield

An Air Canada flight from Toronto to Calgary was forced to make an emergency landing in Lethbridge, Alta. Saturday afternoon after the aircraft's windshield was cracked by hail. Air Canada spokesperson Angela Mah told The Canadian Press in an email that Flight AC1159 was approaching Calgary w...

SAS celebrates 70 years in the sky

August 1st, SAS celebrates 70 years as pioneers in the sky. The first flight, Stockholm to New York, took place on September 17th the same year. August 1, 1946 was the starting point for Scandinavia’s preferred airline through the merger of the Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish international airline operations. On September 17 of the same year, 28 specially invited guests gathered...

Branded World of Tanks Belavia Boeing Takes to the Skies

The company “Wargaming” has designed a branded Boeing 737-300 for Belavia, the state airline of Belarus; the vehicle is ready for its first flight. Wargaming, a Belarus-Cypriot company which designed the game World of Tanks, has given one of Belavia Airlines' Boeings a makeover. The country's best-known brands have joined forces to promote the image...

Alaska Airlines moves forward with new $40 million maintenance facility in Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska Airlines announced plans to build a new $40 million airplane maintenance facility at the site of the current Signature Flight Support building on Old International Airport Road. Located on the east side of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, the new hangar is located about a half mile from Alaska’s existing 37,500-square-foot facility. The company has hired local architec...

SN-APPY LANDINGS WITH NEW BRITISH AIRWAYS PILOT PHOTO APP

British Airways pilots have developed a new photo app for customers to take away a souvenir cockpit picture from their flight – with Denise Van Outen the first to be ‘sn-apped’. All British Airways’ 4,000 pilots will have the ‘View From The Flight Deck’ app loaded onto their iPads from the start of August to take photos of customers visiting the cockpit befor...

airberlin introduces its first stopover programme in Abu Dhabi

Attracting an increasing numbers of holidaymakers each year, Abu Dhabi is always worth a visit. Last year alone 148,177 guests from Germany flocked to the Emirate. Now airberlin guests will have a greater chance to explore the emirate with a longer stopover in Abu Dhabi. It is now easier than ever to drop in on several destinations on the combined route network of airberlin, Etihad Airways and Eti...

Allegiant Places $270 Million Order For CFM56-5B Engines

Las Vegas-based Allegiant has announced its selection ofCFM International CFM56-5B engines to power 12 new Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. The engine order is valued at $270 million U.S. at list price, including spare engines. The aircraft order was announced earlier today, with the aircraft expected to enter service between 2017 and 2018. Allegiant has operated CFM-p...

JET AIRWAYS TO OFFER TAILOR-MADE FARE OPTIONS UNDER ‘FARE CHOICES’

Jet Airways, India’s premiere international airline, will introduce a new flexible fare structure allowing guests more choice and freedom when booking flights. The new fare structure, named 'Fare Choices' will be introduced effective August 17, 2016, and will provide significant benefits to guests. Jet Airways joins a select group of airlines worldwide offering a branded...

POP sees potential new air cargo opportunities following Brexit

Currently working towards its launch, POP plans to be the first airline to operate non-stop flights between the UK and both Amritsar and Ahmedabad in India’s Punjab and Gujarat states. With the long historical links between the two countries, the POP team see the UK’s decision to leave the European Union as creating potential new opportunities for its planned air ca...

Emirates aircraft cover 432 million kilometres across the globe in 6 months

Emirates aircraft have travelled over 432 million kilometres since January 2016, the equivalent of traversing the globe more than 10,700 times. A typical week sees the airline operating more than 3,600 flights, with over 96,000 flights operated in the first half of 2016. Emirates is the world’s largest international airline currently serving 154 destinations across 81 countries...

Boeing to Add Space Bins to Existing Alaska Airlines 737 Fleet

Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that the Seattle-based airline will begin modifying in-service Boeing Sky Interior 737 airplanes with more spacious Space Bins in the coming year. Alaska Airlines is the launch customer for Boeing’s retrofit Space Bin program. In total, the airline plans to modify 34 airplanes – primarily 737-900ERs (Extended R...

S7 Airlines increased passenger turnover by 18%

S7 Group member airlines summarized the results of their activity in May 2016.During the month 1 055 763 passengers used services offered by the airlines, which is 18% more, than in May 2015. Main growth was still indicated on domestic routes. The airlines transported 790 528 passengers on flights within Russia, which is 22.8 % more, than a year before. Passenger turnov...

JetBlue orders 30 additional A321 aircraft

New York-based JetBlue Airways has amended its purchase agreement with Airbus to include an additional 15 Airbus A321ceo (current engine option) and 15 A321neo (new engine option) aircraft. The airline, which already operates A321s, has not yet announced its engine selection for the newly ordered aircraft. Beginning in 2019, JetBlue has the flexibility to configure the New Engine Optio...

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Korean Air places landmark order for 103 Boeing aircraft

Boeing and Korean Air announced that the carrier has finalized a purchase agreement for 103 aircraft spanning Boeing’s widebody and single‑aisle families. The deal includes 20 777‑9, 25 787...