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China Eastern Airlines announced it will officially launch a new direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille, France on July 2 this year. The new Shanghai-Marseille service will be operated by Shanghai Airlines, a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, with three round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The flight numbers are FM871 from Shanghai to Marseille and FM872 for the return leg. The estimated flight […]

Avianca Airlines presents new features in its Business Class product, both in twin-aisle aircraft (Boeing 787) and single-aisle aircraft (A320 family).   Moving forward, the Executive Cabin of the double-seat aircraft will be known as Avianca Insignia, which operates routes to and from Europe. Those traveling in this cabin will be able to enjoy flatbed chairs,

Dana Air’s (Lagos) AOC was suspended by the Nigerian CAA, after a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82), skidded off the runway at the Lagos Airport. The carrier’s AOC will remain suspended until the preliminary report of the investigation is issued. The carrier issued this statement:

IndiGo, India’s most preferred airline, is further defining its long-term future bystrengthening its fleet with the introduction of wide-body aircraft to its fleet. Since inception in 2006, IndiGo has been successfully building its position and is now defining its future further on the path of becoming a global aviation player. IndiGo agreed to place an

Condor has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo (D-ANCZ) on lease from Avolon following an event in Toulouse. The new aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization which already includes the A330neo for long-haul routes. By operating aircraft from the A320 and the A330neo families, Condor will fully benefit from the advantages

Brussels Airlines and Tomorrowland proudly present “Amare”, the newest Belgian Icon. Amare represents unity for people all over the world. ​ The brand-new Airbus A320neo’s livery features augmented reality, a world-first. Both partners also ramp-up efforts to make the Tomorrowland-flights more sustainable. During an event in Brussels Airlines’ Maintenance & Engineering hangar, the new livery

Southwest Airlines Company today reported its first quarter 2024 financial results: Net loss of $231 million, or $0.39 loss per diluted share Net loss, excluding special items1, of $218 million, or $0.36 loss per diluted share Record first quarter operating revenues of $6.3 billion Liquidity2 of $11.5 billion, well in excess of debt outstanding of $8.0 billion Bob Jordan, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “While

Alaska Airlines is expanding service at two of its major hubs in Southern California with new routes and additional capacity to popular West Coast destinations as part of the carrier’s ongoing commitment to growth in the state.  Starting this fall, we’re adding our 39th nonstop destination from San Diego with service to Las Vegas. We’re also starting

Alaska AIr Fuel Douglas C-54D-DC (DC-4) registered as N3054V crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday from Fairbanks International Airport. The two crew members on board did not survive the crash. The pilots reported there was a fire on board. Copyright Photo: Joe G. Walker. More from AP: https://apnews.com/article/alaska-plane-crash-fire-onboard-6cdcea5fd0bb8d24cc48743340cabf20 More from KTOO: Fairbanks neighborhood shaken by