Aviation News
These Aviation News postings will keep you up-to-date on the latest developments in the aviation industry, apprised of developing trends in aircraft design and manufacturing, and informed of market trends affecting the aviation companies with the largest market shares. They will bring a new perspective on changes in the airline industry. These posts vary from new routes to donations made by airlines to charities. It will keep readers informed and engaged with all the latest news. Anything aviation related will be covered here.
United Airlines Dreamliner Fleet Complete with Polaris Seats
United Airlines (UA) has just flown its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Xiamen, China, to be reconfigured with new Polaris cabins. With this cabin revamp, as of now, all UA Boeing 787s will have the new Polaris cabins.
Avelo Airlines Announces New East Coast Base
Today, Avelo Airlines (XP) announced its new East Coast base in Wilmington, Delaware. The launch of XP’s fourth hub at Wilmington International Airport (ILG) is slated for February 2023.
Qantas Pulls A380 Melbourne-Los Angeles First Class
According to the latest round of schedule updates surging through Qantas’ (QF) schedule, the airline will remove the first-class cabin on the Melbourne-Los Angeles route.
Conviasa to End World’s Last A340-200 Passenger Service
Venezuelan carrier Conviasa (V0) is scrapping its only Airbus A340-200 aircraft, ending the last passenger service for the type in the world.
Genoa Airport Suspends Operations amid Protest
“Cristoforo Colombo” Genoa Airport (GOA) suspended its operations today amid a protest held at the airport.
American Airlines Unveils Next-gen Admirals Club
American Airlines (AA) has released the first pictures of its next-generation Admirals Club at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Oneworld Alliance Relocates to Texas
The oneworld Alliance will move its global headquarters to Fort Worth, Texas, where it will join founding member American Airlines (AA). The alliance headquarters are currently located in New York City. The relocation is set for this December.
American Airlines Set to Open 600-Room Staff-Only Hotel
In October 2015, American Airlines announced their plans to build a new corporate campus next to their existing Fort Worth, Texas campus. Seven years later, the final addition to the new campus is almost completed, with the conference center and employee hotel scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2023.
Delta Air Lines Invests in Joby Aviation Electric Air Taxis
A new deal between Delta Air Lines (DL) and startup Joby Aviation could make zero-emission, last-mile taxi service available to customers flying through Los Angeles and New York.
WestJet, Korean Air Enhance Codeshare Agreement
Today, WestJet (WS) and Korean Air (KE) announced they had improved their well-established codeshare agreement.
Aer Lingus to Resume Connecticut-Dublin Nonstop Route
Dublin-based Aer Lingus (EI) has announced the return of service to Hartford Bradley International Airport (BDL), New England’s second-largest airport.
Air Tahiti Nui Debuts Papeete-Seattle Pacific Route
Air Tahiti Nui (TN) has inaugurated its service between Papeete’s Fa’a’ā International Airport (PPT) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This new route will operate twice weekly.
LA 2028, Delta Air Lines Unveil Unified Olympic Emblems
Los Angeles 2028 will have an integrated sponsor logo with Delta Air Lines (DL) for the first time in Olympic and Paralympic history.
Virgin Australia Boosts International Flight Capacity to Bali
Brisbane-based Virgin Australia is relaunching flights between Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), outside the Indonesian city of Denpasar.
New York Court Approves $700 million in Additional Funding for SAS
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System), the Scandinavian flag carrier, officially secured the essential funding to continue operation. A United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved financing for the airline of over $700 Million USD.
Israel Will Ban Four Engine Planes in 2023
As announced in a statement from the Israel Airports Authority (IAA), beginning on March 31, 2023, Israel will ban the Boeing 747 and other four engine aircraft from landing at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) with the goal of reducing noise and air pollution. This is part of a plan to rehabilitate the local environment surrounding the airport.
LATAM Ecuador Resumes Service Between Quito and Miami
After stopping service in January 2017, LATAM Ecuador has resumed its direct route between Quito and Miami with daily flights this winter. LATAM previously operated this route from May 2003 until January 2017. When it resumes, LATAM will be the second airline connecting the airport pairs, joining American Airlines.
AIR PREMIA TO BEGIN SEOUL-LOS ANGELES SERVICE IN OCTOBER
South Korea-based startup Air Premia revealed plans to launch operations in the United States in October. The Korean startup will fly between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on October 5th. Initially, Air Premia will initially fly this route three times weekly; however, within a few weeks, the frequency will increase to five times per week.
JSX Eyes New Service Between Dallas and Orange County
Next month, United States-based carrier JSX will launch a route between Dallas, Texas, and Orange County, California, to add to its network. Currently, JSX serves both destinations from other US cities; the pair will now receive a daily route using private terminals at each airport. JSX will begin service on September 29 from its Dallas Love Field (DAL) base to John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, California.
French Bee Continues To Grow In The United States With New Route Between Miami and Paris
Low-cost carrier French bee will commence service between Paris Orly (ORY) to Miami (MIA) in December. Miami is the fourth US route from Paris Orly, joining San Francisco, Newark Liberty, and Los Angeles.