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Defining Moments of Commercial Aviation in 2024
6 days ago · Photo: Belarus Embassy via X Argentina to Hand Over Grounded Venezuelan Boeing 747 to US. Between February and April, geopolitical drama gripped South American aviation when an Argentine court approved the transfer of a grounded Venezuelan Boeing 747-300M cargo plane to US authorities.. Emtrasur is a subsidiary of the Venezuelan state-owned Conviasa (V0), the country’s flag carrier.
Airlines Spread Holiday Magic with Festive Initiatives
Dec 23, 2024 · Spirit Airlines (NK) introduced the "Spirit Seat Blocker: Holiday Edition" in collaboration with their agency, Tombras. This playful campaign features a tray to help travelers block out anything dampening their holiday spirit. Spirit’s initiative is part of its #NotInTheMiddle campaign, highlighting the Go Comfy travel option, which enhances space by blocking the middle seat with a custom tray.
Watershed Year: Boeing’s Challenging 2024
4 days ago · NTSB investigators examine the door plug from Alaska Airlines flight 1282, a Boeing 737-9 MAX. Photo: NTSB. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary investigation on February 6, which stated that the damage patterns on the door plug indicated that the four bolts intended to secure the door plug had …
Trip Report: Singapore Airlines A350, Boeing 777
13 hours ago · The Premium Economy Cabin on the Boeing 777. Boeing 777 Cabin Premium Economy on the Boeing 777-300ER features four rows of Safran Z535 recliner seats in a 2-4-2 configuration.Each seat offers 38 inches of pitch, 8 inches of recline, a footrest, a 13.3-inch inflight entertainment screen, 2 USB-A ports, and one universal power outlet.
The Top Five Airways Articles of 2023
Dec 25, 2023 · N566AS Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-890 KBOS BOS. Photo: Marty Basaria/Airways 1. Alaska Airlines' Longest Route. Brandon Farris' article highlighting Alaska Airlines (AS) launching its longest route to date garnered the highest number of views on airwaysmag.com.AS made an announcement in October 2023 regarding the introduction of new flights connecting Anchorage (ANC) and San Diego (SAN) to New ...
In Numbers: U.S. Airline Capacity Trends for Q3 2024
Jun 6, 2024 · DALLAS — The commercial aviation industry continues to witness dynamic shifts in seat capacity across various airlines and airports for Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023.. Data provided by Cirium Diio and compiled by aviation analyst Jay Shabat offer a comprehensive look at these changes, unveiling evolving strategies and market responses of major airlines.
Is a Regulatory Shift in U.S. Aviation in the Air?
Nov 21, 2024 · DALLAS – As the TSA prepares for its busiest Thanksgiving travel season yet with record passenger volumes expected, the FAA will use military-released airspace over the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease congestion and delays for the holidays.. These measures align with year-round FAA collaborations with airlines to improve air traffic flow, as outlined in a Fact Sheet published by the U ...
How the 2024 U.S. Election Could Impact Aviation
Nov 5, 2024 · Spirit and jetBlue at FLL. Photo: Alexander Schraff/Airways Airlines Mergers, Acquisitions. Democratic administrations have generally taken a more stringent approach to airline mergers and acquisitions: Stricter antitrust enforcement: The Obama administration initially filed a lawsuit to block the merger between American Airlines (AA) and US Airways in 2013, citing concerns about reduced ...