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Ethiopian Airlines is increasing Addis Ababa to Johannesburg to 3x daily. But that's not the real news: it had that many flights in 2018, 2019, and in early 2020, and is simply returning to that level. Instead, it's noteworthy because every flight every day will be by a widebody – the first time it has […]

MK Airlines flight 1602 was a routine cargo rotation between Windsor Locks-Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) in Spain, with an intermediate stop at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) in Nova Scotia, Canada. Read More Here: How Incorrect Takeoff Data Caused The Crash Of MK Airlines Flight 1602 | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking

London Stansted Airport has opened a double jet bridge for widebody operators using the airport. The addition of the jetbridge could make Stansted a more attractive destination for long-haul operators unable to secure slots at Heathrow and Gatwick. The jetbridge can even reach the upper deck of an Airbus A380. Read More Here: Emirates Now

Lufthansa will be offering a new long-haul cabin layout beginning in 2023. Every cabin class will be improved significantly, with business class receiving the largest upgrades. The new long-haul cabins will be known as the "Allegris" cabins. Business class passengers will now have the opportunity to travel in a premium suite with high levels of

Aer Lingus is reportedly set to axe its long-standing Belfast-Heathrow shuttle at the end of the month, with Irish trade union Fórsa placing the blame squarely on Brexit. We explore the situation in greater detail below. Read More Here: Brexit Blamed By Union For Aer Lingus Belfast-London Route Cut | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247

On January 8th, 1991, Pan American World Airways filed for bankruptcy protection. This followed the loss of more than $2 billion after ongoing financial troubles that continued to escalate. Ultimately, it led to the closure of one of the most iconic brands in US aviation history. Read More Here: 30 Years On: Why Did Pan

South African Airways made this announcement after exiting bakruptcy with a much smaller fleet: South African Airways (SAA) currently operates 7 Airbus aircraft, consisting of 2x A320s, 3x A319s, 1x A330-300 and 1x A340-300. The A340 aircraft supports the schedule as an additional aircraft during required fleet maintenance or when capacity demand requires the deployment

Pradham Air Express (Delhi) launched cargo operations in India on October 1, 2022. The first flight was operated with an Airbus A320 converted freighter (VT-PNS) named “Pehalwan” between Delhi and Mumbai.   The aircraft is also the world’s first A320 freighter. The first international was operated on October 11 between Delhi and Hanoi, Vietnam.

First announced earlier this year, Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings Europe has received regulatory clearance to commence operations. Yesterday, Eurowings Europe announced the Malta Civil Aviation Directorate had granted it its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) and Air Operator License (AOL). Read More Here: Eurowings Europe Receives Its Malta AOC And Gets Ready To Fly | SimpleFlying.com via

When standing next to the engineering marvels that are modern-day aircraft, their size becomes much more impressive than when one sees them pass overhead in the sky. If you have come up close and personal with a 747 or an A380 from the outside, it is an experience you will not soon forget. Read More