Monthly Archives: September 2019

Delta teams carry 13,000 pounds of supplies to Bahamas, 100 evacuees to Nassau

Delta carried more than 13,000 pounds of supplies from Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas on Sunday and Monday. Delta completed two humanitarian flights from Marsh Harbour to Nassau, carrying more than 100 evacuees. Regular Bahamas flight schedules have resumed with the exception of Marsh Harbour, which remains closed.  After Hurricane Dorian left behind devastated communities […]

British Airways must listen to its pilots, says BALPA as airline reportedly removes ‘mega perks’

The British Airline Pilots Association reports that strike action was supported virtually 100% in a dispute over pay and benefits. British Airways cancelled almost all flights with strike action due to continue today. BALPA said the strength of feeling amongst pilots should be a wake-up call for British Airways. Despite BALPA’s olive branch offer last […]

Air New Zealand employees farewell All Blacks with special haka

Around 60 Air New Zealand employees farewelled the All Blacks this morning ahead of their journey to Japan, to take part in the Rugby World Cup, with a moving haka on the tarmac at Auckland International Airport. Employees from across the airline performed the Air New Zealand haka, Te Mangopare, about the symbol commonly referred […]

AirAsia Launches Future Of Long-Haul Fleet

AirAsia officially welcomed its first two Airbus A330neo aircraft, the future of its long-haul fleet, by hosting a ceremonial event at Don Mueang Airport here today. The two aircraft, registration numbers HS-XJA and HS-XJB, are now based in Don Mueang Airport and will operate scheduled services to key destinations throughout Asia Pacific, facilitating growth of […]

Comlux orders fourth Airbus ACJ320neo, taking its total Airbus Corporate Jet orders to 20

Comlux has placed a new order for an ACJ320neo, re-affirming its role as the largest single customer for the aircraft and taking its total orders for the type to four. The deal means that Comlux has now ordered a total of 20 Airbus corporate jets. Cabin outfitting will be done by Comlux Completion in Indianapolis. […]

British Airways pilots strike for the first time

Pilots represented by the British Airline Pilots Association at British Airways have begun a two-day strike. Tens of thousands of passengers have been told not to go to airports. British Airways said most have made alternative arrangements. Pilots walked out at midnight in a dispute over pay and conditions. It is the first pilot strike […]

Delta relief flight to Bahamas evacuates Dorian survivors, delivers 4,700 pounds of supplies

Delta Flight 9994 departed Ft. Lauderdale Sunday morning, landing at 10:59 a.m. at the Marsh Harbour Airport to deliver 4,700 pounds of critical supplies. Once supplies were unloaded, the flight departed for Nassau with 72 evacuees. Supplies delivered onboard the MD-88 include non-perishable food, water, diapers, formula, underwear and socks for survivors. In coordination with the […]

First A220-300 Delivered to EGYPTAIR

EGYPTAIR has taken delivery of its first of 12 A220-300 aircraft on order, becoming the first A220 operator based in the Middle East and North African region, and the sixth operator worldwide. The Cairo-based airline intends to fly the aircraft on routes to and from its main Egyptian Hub in Cairo in the coming days. […]