IranAir stops all flights to Europe

IRANAIR SUSPENDS ALL FLIGHTS TO EUROPE

TEHRAN, IRAN – Due to the corona-virus outbreak, IranAir has suspended all flights to European destinations, IRNA News Agency reported on Sunday, citing a statement from the Civil Aviation Organization. “With attention to the restrictions that have been placed on (IranAir) flights by Europe for unclear reasons all IranAir flights to European destinations have been suspended until further notice,” IRNA (Islamic Republic News Agency) said … Continue reading IRANAIR SUSPENDS ALL FLIGHTS TO EUROPE

KLM International Women's Day 2020

VIDEO – KLM INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2020

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – KLM, the national carrier of The Netherlands, strongly believes in the power of diversity and inclusion. The ailrine employs a wide variety of people with different ages, genders, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. KLM’s ambition for the coming years is to become an employer that is seen as a front runner in terms of diversity and inclusion. KLM is working hard … Continue reading VIDEO – KLM INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2020

RAF Tyhoons scrambled to intercept Russian Tu-142

RAF TYPHOON FIGHTER JETS WERE SCRAMBLED TO INTERCEPT RUSSIAN TU-142 APPROACHING EUROPEAN AIRSPACE

LOSSIEMOUTH/CONINGSBY, UK – Royal Air Force QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) Typhoon fighter jets were scrambled today from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland and RAF Coningsby in England to intercept a Russian Navy Tu-142 aircraft as it entered UK airspace, Airlive reports. The FGR4 Typhoons were supported by a Voyager tanker from RAF Brize Norton in England. The Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft did … Continue reading RAF TYPHOON FIGHTER JETS WERE SCRAMBLED TO INTERCEPT RUSSIAN TU-142 APPROACHING EUROPEAN AIRSPACE

Female pilots fly Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 Freighter to 4 continents on International Women's Day

FEMALE PILOTS FLY EMIRATES SKYCARGO BOEING 777 FREIGHTER TO 4 CONTINENTS TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) – Female commercial airline pilots were a rarity in the past century, but not anymore. They are getting more ordinary now in the 21st century, as you can see in this awesome Emirates video. Follow the adventures of Emirates’ all-women flight deck crew, who operated a multi-stop Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 Freighter trip, covering 6 cities across 4 continents to … Continue reading FEMALE PILOTS FLY EMIRATES SKYCARGO BOEING 777 FREIGHTER TO 4 CONTINENTS TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Flybe declares bankruptcy and has entered administration

FLYBE DECLARES BANKRUPTCY

EXETER, ENGLAND – UK airline Flybe has entered administration early Thursday morning, only 1 month after the UK government announced a rescue deal, Business Insider reports. The airline said in a statement that all flights have been grounded and that the business has ceased trading with immediate effect. Flybe was Europe’s largest regional airline, with a fleet of 82 aircraft which served 102 airports. Flybe … Continue reading FLYBE DECLARES BANKRUPTCY

Vistara has taken delivery of its first B787-9 Dreamliner

EXPERIENCE THE DREAM – INSIDE VISTARA’S 787 DREAMLINER

EVERETT, WASHINGTON – Vistara has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner at Boeing’s Everett Factory, Paine Field. The Indian airline wants to expand its service worldwide, and has ordered a total of 6 Dreamliners, which should serve on long-haul flights from its hub – Indira Gandhi International Airport – about 9 miles southwest of New Delhi. Take a look into the world-class features … Continue reading EXPERIENCE THE DREAM – INSIDE VISTARA’S 787 DREAMLINER

Business Jet returns to Amsterdam Airport due to smoke in cockpit

BUSINESS JET RETURNS TO AMSTERDAM AIRPORT DUE TO SMOKE IN CABIN

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – A NetJets business jet made a precautionary landing at Schiphol on Saturday morning due to smoke in the cabin, caused by a technical defect, luchtvaartnieuws reports. There were no injuries reported. The Dassault Falcon 2000EX from NetJets Europe with registration CS-DLF had departed Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 11.25 AM local time, when the crew reported smoke in the cabin, just minutes after … Continue reading BUSINESS JET RETURNS TO AMSTERDAM AIRPORT DUE TO SMOKE IN CABIN

Aeroflot receives first A350 with new livery

AEROFLOT RECEIVES FIRST A350 WITH NEW LIVERY

TOULOUSE, FRANCE – Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900. Aeroflot is the launch operator of the new generation wide-body passenger aircraft in Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The airline received its first A350 featuring a new livery. Aeroflot has ordered a total of 22 A350-900 aircraft. Delivery Ceremony The first Aeroflot A350 delivery was celebrated … Continue reading AEROFLOT RECEIVES FIRST A350 WITH NEW LIVERY

Airbus is developing an A350 freighter variant

AIRBUS IS CLOSE TO LAUNCHING A350 FREIGHTER PROGRAM

TOULOUSE, FRANCE – Airbus is developing a freighter version of the A350 passenger aircraft, sources said to Cargo Facts. The aircraft manufacturer is offering the A350 freighter aircraft to cargo operators. Once a charter order is secured, the new production freighter program will be launched. The market for new freighter aircraft is currently dominated by Boeing, with the B767, B777 and B747. Airbus only offers … Continue reading AIRBUS IS CLOSE TO LAUNCHING A350 FREIGHTER PROGRAM

55 years after the Antonov AN-22's first flight

55 YEARS AFTER THE WORLD’S LARGEST TURBOPROP AN-22 MADE ITS FIRST FLIGHT

KYIV, UKRAINE – Today, 55 years ago – on February 27, 1965 – the Antonov AN-22 Antei performed its maiden flight. The aircraft was welcomed with a water salute at Kyiv-Antonov Airport to celebrate its 55th anniversary. The AN-22 was the first widebody transport aircraft in the world and the biggest transport aircraft at that time, and set 41 world records. First Flight The Antonov … Continue reading 55 YEARS AFTER THE WORLD’S LARGEST TURBOPROP AN-22 MADE ITS FIRST FLIGHT