Airline News

Sustainability has reached a new peak in China's aviation industry, as Airbus delivered a new Airbus A320neo, and the delivery flight was powered by a 5% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend. The aircraft took off from the Airbus Delivery Centre in Tianjin and was well-received by China Eastern Airlines. Read More Here: Airbus Delivers A320neo […]

One of Delta Air Lines' various special liveries is known as the 'Pink Plane,' as it commemorates the Atlanta-based SkyTeam founding member's partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). While it has been used for special services, like Delta's annual Breast Cancer Survivor Flight, it spends most of its time flying normal long-haul routes.

Ariana Afghan Airlines has returned to Iran after a one-year hiatus with the resumption of services from Kabul to Tehran and Mashhad. The Afghan carrier will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Read More Here: Ariana Afghan Airlines Returns To Iran After 1 Year Suspension | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap

Heading into the weekend, ITA Airways had a lot to shout about as it announced it has transported nine million passengers during its first year of operations. The Italian carrier shared that it is flying to three new long-distance destinations this winter season. Read More Here: All Routes Lead To Rome: ITA Airways Launches 3

Aer Lingus is suspending the Belfast (City Airport) – London (Heathrow) route for the winter. British Airways will continue to operate the route. Trade union Forsa stated Aer Lingus staff working on the flights will “be redeployed at the end of the month”.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has launched a new route from Abu Dhabi to the ancient city of Samarkand, one of the most important sites on the Silk Road. This exciting new destination, being the second largest city in Uzbekistan and situated at the crossroads of world cultures for over two and a half millennia. The

SkyMiles is the mileage and status program from Delta Air Lines. It is obviously essential for Delta frequent fliers but also popular with other SkyTeam alliance frequent travelers. The US loyalty programs are among the most established, so are attractive as well to other airline users. Read More Here: The Different Ways To Earn Delta

The DHC series has been a mainstay in regional aviation since the end of World War II. One aircraft that helped catalyze the program was the DHC-3 Otter. December 2021 marked 70 years since the historic propellor model hit the air for the very first time. Read More Here: 70 Years Old: The de Havilland

Simple Flying recently sat down with Jon Ayache, CEO of South African airline Lift. Jon founded the airline in collaboration with experienced airline CEO Gidon Novick, and has led it through a turbulent but successful first 18 months. Below is the transcript of our conversation. Read More Here: In Conversation: An Interview With Jonathan Ayache,

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is consistently taking delivery of brand-new aircraft. Fresh Airbus A321neos, A330neos, and A220s keep the fleet young. But the airline is also holding on to some fairly old aircraft, most of which are no longer being produced by their manufacturers. Today, let's examine which of these aircraft are the oldest in