Virgin Atlantic’s first flight to Tel Aviv touched down at Ben Gurion International Airport yesterday with a full cargo payload as the airline continues to extend its international route network. The new daily Airbus A330-300 flights offer 20 tonnes of cargo capacity to and from London Heathrow as well as fast connections with Virgin Atlantic’s […]
Virgin Atlantic have added a new Star Wars livery to one of it’s Boeing 747’s to celebrate ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ at Walt Disney World Resort and the Virgin Holidays Star Wars Experience package. Virgin unveiled their brand new, one-of-a-kind Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge aircraft wrap on one of its Boeing 747 aircraft on 25th […]
A Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft is now being launched. Funded by Nordic Innovation (an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers), a platform is created where SAS together with other Nordic players gather. “We will be a Nordic network that works with both infrastructure, industry issues and new business models,” […]
The Fuel-Efficient and Extended Range Aircraft With Industry-Leading Customer Comfort Officially Enters Scheduled Service as JetBlue Flight #1 Between New York-JFK and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. First JetBlue A321neo – Aircraft Tail N2002J – Named David Neeleman to Honor Founder and Airline Veteran JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced its newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo, has officially […]
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has signed a long-term contract to partner with Airbus for their Flight Hour Services – Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP). The contract will cover engineering and maintenance for 62 aircraft, including 23 existing ones. The FHS-TSP contract provides integrated and guaranteed services […]
At this year’s inaugural Vertical Flight Expo & Conference (VFE), the display of established and emerging services will put the event on an unrivalled pedestal for demonstrating aviation excellence. From providing solutions to existing industry issues to cementing the work of VTOL aircraft used in mission critical scenarios, exhibitors will demonstrate the versatility of helicopters, […]
In August, NATS handled 248,759 flights in UK airspace, an increase of 0.9 per cent compared to August last year. There was growth in many areas of the operation compared to the same month last year. Non-transatlantic international overflying traffic saw an increase of 11.3 per cent; traffic grew at both Swanwick and Prestwick centres […]
For the first time in 21 years, SAS has launched a brand new visual identity and revealed a new design for its aircraft exterior. The new livery is a modern take on classic Scandinavian design, and to highlight the future of SAS, the new Airbus A350 and A320neo, the market’s most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft, […]
SpiceJet’s cargo business is the first in South Asia to operate the efficient standard-body freighter on lease from Spectre Cargo Solutions’ NGF Alpha Limited and the 737-800BCF’s lower operating costs will help SpiceXpress serve one of the world’s most populated regions. SpiceXpress, SpiceJet’s cargo division, has taken delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter […]
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first A321LR on lease from Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL). The A321LR will join Air Astana’s Airbus fleet of 18 Airbus aircraft (eight A320s, four A321s, three A320neo and three A321neo). Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, Air Astana’s A321LR comprises 166 seats in a […]
