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In September, Southern California's Ontario International Airport exceeded pre-pandemic numbers by 10%. Passenger numbers in Ontario have surpassed 2019 levels for seven straight months. Read More Here: Ontario International Airport September Passenger Traffic Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline Tickets

46 years ago today, on October 13th, 1976, the South American country of Bolivia suffered its deadliest-ever plane crash. The accident involved a cargo-carrying Boeing 707, which crashed into a residential neighborhood shortly after taking off from Santa Cruz de la Sierra. This is a look back at how the disaster unfolded. Read More Here:

This week, the Mexican government dropped the mandatory face mask mandate onboard aircraft and inside local airports. The local airlines have celebrated the measure and informed their passengers they can now employ a face mask only if they want to. Read More Here: Mexico Scraps Masks Onboard Flights & In Airports | SimpleFlying.com via Flight

Air Canada has announced a strategic expansion of its international network for summer 2023, adding services to Brussels, Toulouse, and Copenhagen. Read More Here: Airbus Express? Air Canada Set To Connect Montreal & Toulouse | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline Tickets

The American Airlines AAdvantage frequent flyer program was launched by the United States carrier on May 1st, 1981. It was the second loyalty program to be launched by an airline worldwide, and today it is the oldest still in existence. Read More Here: American Airlines’ AAdvantage Frequent Flyer Program: The Simple Flying Guide | SimpleFlying.com

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted certification to ATR’s regional turboprop aircraft powered by the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT-M. The move marks a key towards more efficient, greener ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. Read More Here: EASA Certifies The PW127XT-M To Power ATR 42 & 72 Turboprop Aircraft | SimpleFlying.com

On Thursday, Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced the placement of five new Airbus A321XLR aircraft with the South American company LATAM Airlines Group, which will become the third operator in the region to employ the extra long range narrowbody that Airbus is currently developing. Read More Here: LATAM To Take 5 Airbus A321XLRs from Air

United is the largest operator between the USA and Europe. It has 75 routes planned next summer – its highest ever – involving 29 airports across Europe. They include Malaga, brand-new to United, and the return of Stockholm. However, they won't involve Bergen, which United only began last May, or Prague, which started in June

Singapore Airlines currently holds a 49% equity stake in the New Delhi-based full-cost carrier Vistara. The Tata Group owns the remaining 51% equity stake. With the Indian aviation industry set to blossom, Singapore Airlines is looking to establish a firmer footing in South Asia and is currently in talks with the Tata Group on a

Exactly 11 years ago today, on Thursday, October 13, 2011, Airlines PNG (Papua New Guinea) Flight 1600 crash-landed in a forested area near the mouth of the Gogol River, killing 28 of the 32 passengers. Read More Here: Airlines PNG Flight 1600 Crashed On This Day In 2011 | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap