June 24th, 2022 11:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Emirates Lands Latest Boeing 777 ‘Game-Changer’ Aircraft at New Destination- Israel

Emirates' most recent "game-changer" Boeing 777 touched down in Tel Aviv today as part of its first-ever service into Israel. The high-profile delegation on board the inaugural aircraft comprised several higher officials of Israel, highlighting the significance of this new air transportation link. An attendance of passengers, aviation experts, and guests from across the industry gathered to observe the arrival of Emirates aircraft EK931, which was greeted by Ben Gurion... Read More

June 21st, 2022 7:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air Receives First Boeing 737 MAX at Delhi Today

The first of Akasa Air's 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport today in the presence of the company's senior staff. The airline received the ceremonial keys to the aircraft on June 15th, 2022 in Seattle, USA. Akasa Air is one step closer to acquiring an Air Operator's Permit (AOP), which is required for the airline to begin commercial flights in the country. "The arrival... Read More

June 18th, 2022 5:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Boeing 737 MAX and Dreamliners Sees Huge Potential in Africa

Africa is a hotbed of opportunity when it comes to markets that have yet to reach their full potential. While international airlines build capacity to steal traffic from domestic carriers and China invests in infrastructure, the OEMs still have the dangling carrot of aeroplane sales. Kuljit Ghata-Aura, President, Boeing Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, spoke on the AviaDev Insight Africa podcast about the importance of Africa to the US aeroplane... Read More

June 16th, 2022 2:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air Takes Delivery of First 737 Max Aircraft From Boeing

Akasa Air, which is funded by billionaire businessman Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, received the first 737 Max aircraft from Boeing on Thursday. "Congratulations @AkasaAir on the delivery of your first 737-8! We are excited for you and your passengers," tweeted by Boeing India. Last month, the airline unveiled photos of its first Boeing 737 Max aircraft as it prepared for delivery from the assembly site in Portland, Oregon. According to a statement... Read More

June 10th, 2022 5:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air Signs Contract With Griffin Global Asset Management for Sale and Leaseback of Five Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

Akasa Air has agreed to sell and leaseback five Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Griffin Global Asset Management, an Irish leasing company. Under a sale and leaseback deal, the airline sells its planes to a leasing company and then leases them back. This frees up the monies that were used to acquire the plane by the airline. Just three months after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) gave the planes... Read More

June 4th, 2022 12:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

After a Two-Year Hiatus, British Airways Resumes Boeing 787 Flights to Portland

British Airways will fly from London Heathrow to Portland on June 3rd, after a long wait. BA likewise relaunches Pittsburgh on the same day, bringing the total number of US destinations served by the oneworld carrier to 26 this summer. Portland was supposed to start on June 1st, 2020, as stated in December 2019, but the pandemic put a stop to that. The path is finally taking shape. The UK... Read More

June 3rd, 2022 5:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Thai Airways Boeing 787-8 Aircraft Tire Deflates at Bengaluru Airport

The report comes in from Bengaluru India where earlier this week a Boeing 787 aircraft of Thai Airways burst its tire during the landing. The flight was coming from Bangkok on Thursday when the incident with the Dreamliner took place. Fortunately, neither any passenger nor any crew member on board was harmed. The investigation is currently under process and the reason is not known as of now. The Incident Flight... Read More

Jetstar Boeing 787-8s Grounded After Incurring Significant Lightning Damage

One of Jetstar's Boeing 787-8s has been grounded after sustaining major lightning damage during a voyage in early May. The fuselage of the aircraft was damaged by lightning, leaving burn marks, blistered paint, and a slew of small holes. The damage was discovered after the aircraft landed, and Jetstar claims that the plane or its passengers were never in danger. Further investigation found that the damaged plane is VH-VKL, a... Read More

Austrian Airlines Offers Boeing 767 Economy Seats at Auction

Three Boeing 767-300ERs are currently in service with Austrian Airlines. Certain economy seats have been replaced with premium economy sections in recent changes. As a result, the airline has a surplus of economy seats in blocks of two and three, which it plans to auction for charity. Austrian Airlines disclosed the details of its planned auction in a statement released this morning by the Vienna-based Star Alliance member. More than... Read More

Virgin Australia Planning to Take Four Boeing 737 MAX 8s Starting in February 2023

The airline had originally ordered 23 MAX 8s, but after a 2020 reorganisation, the purchase was cancelled later that year. Virgin Australia has reversed its decision and is bringing back the MAX 8, with the first of four new planes scheduled to arrive in February 2023. The four MAX 8 planes do not match the original order for 23 planes, but Virgin Australia contacted Boeing after deciding to retire its... Read More

April 23rd, 2022 6:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Avelo Airlines’ Boeing 737 fleet to be supported by Lufthansa Technik

Avelo Airlines has signed a contract with Lufthansa Technik to supply material for its increasing fleet of Boeing 737NG planes. The airline now has an eight-plane 737NG fleet, consisting of five Boeing B737-700s and three Boeing B737-800s. On Friday, Lufthansa Technik announced a new partnership with Avelo Airlines in a statement. This is the first time the two firms have collaborated. Lufthansa Technik will supply Avelo with consumables and expendables... Read More

April 13th, 2022 9:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

90 SpiceJet Pilots Refrained From Flying Boeing 737 Max Aircraft

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ruled that 90 SpiceJet pilots are unsuitable to fly the Boeing 737 Max and has stopped them from flying until they finish another round of training.  "For the time being, we have restricted these pilots from flying the Max aircraft and they must successfully retrain for it," DGCA chief Arun Kumar told India Today Television. According to sources, the'stick shaker,' which vibrates... Read More

April 11th, 2022 7:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Malaysia Airlines’ Boeing 737 Took a Dive Due to a Malfunctioning Pitot System

Last week's quick fall of Malaysia Airlines flight MH2664 was attributed to a 'technical fault' caused by a failing pitot-static system, according to Malaysia's civil aviation authorities. When the Boeing 737-800 returned to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, it was in way from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau, Sabah (KUL). The Malaysia Airlines (MAS) plane experienced an abrupt, quick drop while travelling at 30,000 feet, which one passenger characterised as a 10-minute... Read More

April 7th, 2022 8:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Thai Airways Recieves Delivery of 2 Boeing 777s in a Day

Today, Thai Airways is receiving delivery of two new Boeing 777 aircraft, despite having spent much of the decade under bankruptcy protection and on the brink of destruction. For a variety of reasons, Thai Airways receiving new aircraft deliveries at this time is quite unusual. For years, the airline has been under bankruptcy protection, but it has also faced liquidation, retired multiple planes, curtailed routes, lay off employees, and so... Read More

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