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Air Greenland and Icelandair representatives after the signing of the LOI. From left: Tomas Leth Jørgensen, Manager Network & Revenue Management, Tómas Ingason Icelandair Chief Revenue Officer, Jacob Nitter Sørensen, CEO, Helgi Már Björgvinsson, Icelandair Director Partnerships and Corporate affairs and CFO, Mogens E. Jensen. The companies see common opportunities for cooperation that will link […]

KLM will return to Newark next summer, according to a source. However, it hasn't been officially announced and isn't yet scheduled or bookable. If it happens, it'll be KLM's latest route addition, joining recently revealed Aarhus and Katowice. Read More Here: Following Air France? KLM Might Be Returning To Newark | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking

Twenty years ago, on September 18th, 2002, General Electric's GE90-115B (the higher-thrust variant of the GE90 engine) completed its first test flight in Mojave, CA. The engine was to be an option on Boeing's 777 series, including the -200, -200ER and -300. It was also the only engine option for the Boeing 777-200LR, -300ER and

Xiamen Airlines today announced that it has placed an order for 40 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Currently operating a fleet of Boeing jets, the Fujian-headquartered company, majority owned by China Southern Airlines, is switching to Airbus for its expansion plans. Read More Here: All Boeing Carrier Xiamen Airlines Orders 40 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft |

The Boeing 747-8, destined to be a VIP transport for the Egyptian government, has emerged from the paintshop at Shannon, Ireland, and has taken its first flight in its new colors to Hamburg in Germany. The aircraft had arrived in Ireland on August 26th, so it has taken expert airplane painters IAC just 26 days

If you have been reading anything about climate change and CO2 emissions over the past decade or so, you have probably come across the terms 'Scope 1', 'Scope 2', and 'Scope 3' emissions at some point. Unless you are a sustainability professional or emissions auditor, you would be forgiven for not immediately being able to

A United Airlines flight returned to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) shortly after departure following sparks and visible debris emissions. Flight number UAL149 was bound for São Paulo International Airport (GRU) when on its climb out, the incident occurred. After the incident, the aircraft continued its climb before entering a holding pattern over the Atlantic

British Airways is set to resume its direct service between London and Tokyo following a one-year hiatus. The British carrier will restart daily London-Tokyo flights on November 13th after Japanese authorities signaled they will relax entry restrictions. Read More Here: British Airways To Restart London-Tokyo Flights In November | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap

Exactly 56 years ago today, Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashed near Winton, Queensland, killing all 24 passengers and crew. The accident remains the fifth-worst crash in Australia's civil aviation history. Read More Here: The Fatal Engine Fire That Downed Ansett-ANA Flight 149 | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline Tickets

Mesa Airlines announced today that it has purchased 29 state-of-the-art Pipistrel Alpha Trainer 2 aircraft, with the option to buy an additional 75 over the next year. The new fleet will be the backbone of the Mesa Pilot Development Program (MPD), a major initiative to close the pilot shortage gap that has been affecting the