It’s finally happened: Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its first new Airbus aircraft in approximately two and a half years. This notable delivery flight took place on May 12th with an A350-1000 flying from Toulouse to Doha. The aircraft is Qatar Airways’ 20th A350-1000 and 54th A350 overall. Aircraft and delivery flight details As … Read more
East Timor’s Aero Dili (8G – Aero Dili Transport Service SA) has operated its first flight to Bali Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) today, shuttling travelers directly from its hub at Dili President Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL). The carrier recently received its first Airbus A320 on a two-year lease from DAE Capital, which … Read more
Over the past few months, the worldwide aviation industry has been witnessing a solid recovery; demand and capacity have both been increasing, sometimes the former faster than the latter, causing the average ticket prices to increase vis-à-vis the pre-pandemic year. In Brazil, for instance, LATAM reported a stunning 20% increase in passenger numbers compared to … Read more
Etihad is a very appropriate name for an airline operating in the UAE. The country is formed from a federation of seven emirates, each of which is separately governed. Each of the major airlines operating in the UAE is based in one of the emirates, but of course, serves all of them. “Uniting” the emirates … Read more
Air India has resolved issues related to new contracts with two of its pilot unions that were opposing certain clauses of the new service agreement. This comes after weeks of negotiations and in a market that is now flooded with experienced pilots looking for jobs after the recent bankruptcy filing of Go First. Pilot … Read more
In March 2023, scheduled passenger and cargo airlines based in the US added over 2,500 jobs, while the employment rate remained about 8.2% clear of pre-pandemic March 2019. According to data released by the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), the United States airline industry added 2,544 workers in March, bringing the total number of airline employees … Read more
Bhutan’s Paro International Airport (PBH) is frequently featured on lists of the world’s most dangerous airports. Just a small handful of pilots are certified to make the manual by-daylight-only approach between 18,000 feet peaks, through a long, winding valley, and onto a runway that is only 7,431 feet long and visible for only moments before … Read more
April 30th marked 45 years since Delta’s entry into the UK market and the start of its transatlantic flights. April’s end marked Delta Air Lines’ 45th anniversary of flying to the UK and of launching the company’s first transatlantic route. The airline made its maiden transatlantic flight from Atlanta to London Gatwick on April 30, 1978, utilizing a Lockheed … Read more
Regional carrier Republic Airways hopes its stern new controversial strategy will retain pilots amidst an ongoing pilot shortage in the US. The strategy, which is included in the airline’s eye-catching new employment contract, is also part of a pilot pathway program. The pilot shortage has impacted regional airlines such as Republic more than mainline carriers. As a result, Republic … Read more
After facing difficulties in landing at the Lahore airport, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight flew in Indian airspace for almost 10 minutes. The PIA flight PK248 was returning from Muscat on 4 May and failed to land at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore due to bad weather. The reports from local media also … Read more
