The A321P2F is the first in its size category to offer containerised loading in both the main and lower deck. Up to 14 full container positions can be loaded on the main deck, with up to 10 container positions on the lower deck. With a generous payload-range capability that canRead More →
On October 18th, over one million passengers took to the sky in the US since 16th March this year. On Sunday, 1,031,505 passengers passed through TSA screening checkpoints across the United States. This was the first day since March 16th when US travelers exceeded one million. The following days leadingRead More →
Ryanair has said it expects the controversial Boeing 737 Max plane to be allowed to fly again in the US in the next month or so. Ryanair said it hoped to start taking delivery of the aircraft early next year. No Max planes have flown since March 2019 after issuesRead More →
South Africa looking for backers for insolvent state carrier Ethiopian Airlines Group is willing to provide planes, pilots and maintenance services to beleaguered rival South African Airways as part of a joint venture with that country’s government. Africa’s biggest airline is offering operational assistance, Ethiopian Chief Executive Officer Tewolde Gebremariam saidRead More →
702. (www.702.co.za) South African Airways’ business rescue practitioners (BRPs) announced on Tuesday evening that all airline operations have been suspended with immediate effect. The airline is being placed “under care and maintenance” until funding discussions are completed. Picture: 123rf.com Bruce Whitfield says he’s been told by the BRP’s public relationsRead More →
A380’s could soon be back in South African skies by end of October British Airways has begun tentatively scheduling in at least some of its A380s for service over the winter season. Routing information suggests at least six A380s could be in operation from October 25th, with four on transatlanticRead More →
The COVID -19 pandemic has changed the airline business across the world. With international travel flight restrictions in place, airlines are focusing on their short-haul and national flights to earn revenue. As a result, short-haul flying is making up the bulk of passenger traffic this year. Here is a lookRead More →
The JSE-listed group went into business rescue in May this year If its business rescue plan is accepted, Comair, the parent company of two South African brands, Kulula.Com as well as British Airways (under a licence agreement), says it hopes to begin flying again in December. The publication of theRead More →
Ethiopian Airlines proudly flies a very young fleet. Its Dreamliners have an average age of less than five years, while its A350s average just 2.5 years in service. But one model stands out like a sore thumb, and that’s the 767. With an average age of 17.2 years, these aircraftRead More →
What makes this story even more interesting is the fact that this happened after the Ukraine International Airlines B737 86N had already landed, and passengers were already disembarking. After landing at Kiev from the Turkish resort city Antalya, officials said the woman walked almost all the way from the backRead More →
