Ireland has offically welcomed the first aircraft onto its new EJ register. The Embraer Lineage 1000, EJ-IOBN (c/n 19000632), was handed over to Gainjet Ireland on October 16 and joins the business jet operator almost 90 years to the day…
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Norwegian Air Shuttle has overtaken British Airways as the largest non-US carrier flying transatlantic services out of New York. According to passenger traffic data issued by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, the no-frills airline carried 1.67m…
Embraer has officially unveiled its new “disruptive” business jets, the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600. The new aircraft, which are aimed at the midsize and super-midsize markets, were displayed for the first time at the 2018 National Business Aviation Association’s…
Lufthansa CityLine is set to acquire its first Airbus A320 family aircraft after reaching an agreement with its pilots’ union. The deal, with Vereinigung Cockpit, will see the regional carrier introduce the A319 to its Munich hub next spring. Five…
Kuwait Airways has ordered eight Airbus A330-800s. The deal, signed at Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, is part of a major upgrade and expansion for the Kuwaiti flag carrier, which has also committed to 10 A350-900s and 15 A320neos, with deliveries…
SpiceJet has taken delivery of its maiden Boeing 737 MAX. The aircraft, VT-MAX (c/n 60644), which was officially handed over on October 12, is the first in a $22bn order for up to 205 737 MAX 8s intended to standardise…
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Singapore Airlines is poised to relaunch the world’s longest commercial flight. The service, which runs from the carrier’s Singapore/Changi base to New York/Newark Liberty International Airport, will restart on October 11 following a five-year hiatus. The 18hrs 45min, 9,000nm (16,700km)…
The first Delta Air Lines Airbus A220 has taken to the skies. Departing from Mirabel airport, Quebec, on October 6, the inaugural flight lasted 2hrs 53mins, during which time the pilots checked the main aircraft systems, according to Airbus. The…
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has unveiled plans to launch seasonal services to Cornwall Newquay Airport. The new links, from Copenhagen, will operate twice-weekly from June 28 using a 90-seat Bombardier CRJ900. Commenting on the announcement, Cornwall Airport Newquay’s managing director Al…
November 2018In the November edition of Airliner World, we find out how Helsinki Airport – driven by the ambitious growth strategy of incumbent flag carrier Finnair – is playing an increasingly important role at the crossroads between Europe and Asia. We also shine the spotlight on Europe’s largest regional airline, Flybe, as it refocuses its operations and resizes its fleet, and we profile Minnesota’s ‘home-town airline’ Sun Country, a survivor of corporate mega-mergers, two recessions and as many bankruptcies. Elsewhere in this issue, we look back on the Argosy incident, a tale of courage and airmanship that averted disaster over the South Atlantic, and we hear how Canada’s Viking Air is helping to maintain the large global fleet of out-of-production de Havilland aircraft. We also hear how the latest generation of narrowbody aircraft is opening up a wealth of exciting opportunities at Halifax Stanfield, and we cast a critical eye on the Republic of Kosovo, home to a modern airport and beautiful scenery but still finding its wings. Lastly, Etihad Airways Engineering’s CEO Abdul Khaliq Saeed discusses the MRO’s recent progress and ambitions, and Air BP’s technical director Kerry Rutherford offers an insight into current and future demands in the sector. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including further transatlantic growth for Aer Lingus, Biman Bangladesh Airlines opts for Bombardier Q400s, Aeroflot ups its order for Sukhoi Superjet 100s, Delta’s first Airbus A220 breaks cover, and VLM Airlines enters liquidation. We also have all our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs, and we give you the chance to win a year’s subscription in our caption competition.
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