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The Waco 10 biplane a became a driving force across the US aviation spectrum following its first flight and introduction in 1927. The light passenger transport evolved from the Waco 9 but was far more popular model during aviation's golden age. Read More Here: The Golden Age Versatility Of The Waco 10 | SimpleFlying.com via […]

Cathay Pacific continues to be heavily impacted by the travel restrictions imposed by Hong Kong’s government due to COVID-19. In August, the airline carried 91.3% fewer passengers than in the same period prior to the pandemic, and Cathay only expects to reach a third of its pre-pandemic capacity by the end of the year. Read

On Friday, Mexico City’s airspace was closed to commercial aviation for five hours between 09:00 and 14:00 local time. The Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), and the Toluca International Airport (TLC) shut down while a military parade celebrating the country’s 212th anniversary of independence took place. Read

Almost a week after a chaotic IT outage resulted in the cancelation of more than 50 flights, Aer Lingus has finished investigating the cause. In an email to affected customers, Chief Executive Officer Lynne Embleton revealed that it was due to damage caused to a fiber optic cable during construction work. Read More Here: Fibre

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the maiden test flight of what was then known as the Bombardier CSeries. Now designated as the Airbus A220, this design took to the skies for the first time on September 16th, 2013. The aircraft involved in this milestone bore the registration C-FBCS, but what exactly happened to it?

The Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas was charged in the United States after violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and agreed to pay $157 million to settle charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Nonetheless, due to the company’s “demonstrated financial condition and inability to pay the

While Delta Air Lines is the largest remaining Boeing 717 operator, the Atlanta-based carrier hasn't been operating the type for long. Indeed, the first delivery occurred around nine years ago. With the type falling out of favor among airlines in recent years, we thought we'd take a look at Delta's journey with the plane. Read

If you want to stay in Iceland and work for an airline, then Iceland's leading budget carrier is looking for you. PLAY is currently hosting its biggest recruitment drive yet, as it seeks 150 flight attendants and 55 pilots for its growth next summer and is welcoming both experienced and inexperienced crew members. Read More

It isn't surprising that the use of the B767-300ER is rapidly diminishing in passenger service as more fuel-efficient aircraft take over. This winter, OAG shows that the widebody will operate just 3% of the world's long-haul flights, down from 9% a decade ago. If all flights are considered, the B767-300ER will be used on 0.24%

ZIPAIR Tokyo announced its decision to launch flights between Tokyo Narita and Mineta San José International Airport on December 12. Reservations for the service will open today and the carrier will offer an inaugural fare to help celebrate the nonstop service between Japan and the Bay Area. ZIPAIR operates the highly efficient Boeing 787-8 aircraft