Emirates’ First Airbus A350 Spotted in Toulouse, Delivery in August 2024
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by Bhavya Velani
2h ago
TOULOUSE- A recent social media post has surfaced showcasing what appears to be Emirates (EK) Airlines‘ first Airbus A350 aircraft. Shared on X (previously Twitter) by Robin Hardy on March 27, 2024, the image reveals the tail and a portion of the fuselage of the aircraft, which is still in its early stages of assembly. Photo: EmiratesEmirates First A350 Spotted The Emirates-branded A350 was spotted at Airbus’ facilities in Toulouse, France, amidst a lineup of similar aircraft being prepared for various other airlines. Apart from Emirates A350, you can also see other A350s that belong to Turkis ..read more
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Air India Fires Pilot for Flying While Under the Influence of Alcohol
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by Aman Kumar
2h ago
NEW DELHI- According to a report from the TOI, Air India (AI) has dismissed a pilot who flew a flight from overseas to India while under the influence of alcohol. The incident took place recently when the pilot, upon arrival in India, tested positive for alcohol during the breath analyzer (BA) test. The airline also considering filing a First Information Report (FIR) against the flight’s captain. Photo: Christian Junker | Photography Air India Pilot Fired “We uphold a policy of absolute intolerance towards such occurrences and have responded with decisive measures by not only terminating the c ..read more
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Today in Aviation: Boeing 737 Becomes the World’s New Best-Selling Jetliner
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by Shivam Sharma
4h ago
ARLINGTON- On March 28, 1990, the arrival of the 1,832nd Boeing 737 at United Airlines (UA) marked a significant achievement, solidifying its position as the top-selling jetliner globally. The Boeing 737, manufactured at Boeing’s Renton factory in Washington, is a narrow-body aircraft. Originally designed to complement the Boeing 727 for short and less-traveled routes. Photo: Aero Icarus | FlickrBoeing 737 First Flight The inaugural Boeing 737 took to the skies for the first time in April 1967 and commenced operational service in February 1968 under Lufthansa (LH). This twinjet maintains the 7 ..read more
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Vistara Deploys 787 on Delhi-Bali After IndiGo’s New Bengaluru-Bali Flights
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by Bhavya Velani
6h ago
DELHI- In light of robust demand along the route and the expected increase in travelers during the upcoming summer season, Vistara (UK) announced on Wednesday its decision to deploy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the Delhi–Bali route starting March 31. The airline initially introduced daily, non-stop flights on this route in December 2023, utilizing Airbus A321LR aircraft. Vistara has been the sole provider of direct flights between these two cities. Vistara Boeing 787 Dreamliner VT-TSP | Photo: VistaraVistara 787 on Delhi-Bali The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Vistara boasts a spacious th ..read more
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Emirates Refutes Near-Miss Air Incident with Ethiopian Airlines Over Somaliland
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by Bhavya Velani
9h ago
DUBAI- Emirates Airlines (EK) refuted social media claims regarding a potential air collision incident involving an Ethiopian Airlines (ET) flight, as confirmed by the national carrier on Wednesday. The Somaliland Civil Aviation and Airports Authority (SCAAA) stated that there was a narrow avoidance of collision between an Emirates Boeing 777 and an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX while flying over Somaliland. Photo: By LLBG Spotter, reduce noise and color balance by Habitator terrae – Ethiopian Airlines ET-AVJ takeoff from TLV (46461974574).jpg (Ethiopian Airlines ET-AVJ takeoff from TLV ..read more
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US Airlines Top Executives Forced Boeing CEO to Resign?
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by Bhavya Velani
19h ago
WASHINGTON- Ultimately, the CEOs of major airlines such as United Airlines (UA), Southwest Airlines (WN), American Airlines (AA), and Alaska Airlines (AS) instigated a change in leadership at Boeing. Following a report in the Wall Street Journal indicating that the chief executives of Boeing’s largest U.S. customers were aiming to meet with Boeing’s board without CEO David Calhoun present, the board of directors convened on a conference call over the weekend. Photo: By © Raimond Spekking / CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons), CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36767 ..read more
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Emirates Airbus A380 Hit by Truck at Moscow Airport
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by Bhavya Velani
21h ago
MOSCOW- Images depicting damage sustained by an Emirates (EK) Airbus A380 following a collision with a ground vehicle at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (SVO) have surfaced. From the images provided below, it’s evident that the vehicle became wedged underneath the belly of the massive superjumbo aircraft. Photo: Credits to X UserEmirates A380 Hit by Truck According to information from Planespotters.net, A6-EDM is a 14.0-year-old Airbus A380-800, which Emirates received in September 2010. Moreover, within its A380 fleet, Emirates operates a total of 116 aircraft, comprising 89 currently in active ser ..read more
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Delta Marks 90th Anniversary of Flights to Montreal
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by Bhavya Velani
1d ago
MONTREAL- As Delta Air Lines (DL) commemorates its 90th anniversary of service in Montréal, it’s not just a time to honour decades of aviation history but also to celebrate the vibrant metropolis of Quebec – a city renowned for its culture, history, and sense of exploration. Montréal, the world’s second-largest French-speaking city, offers an array of experiences. Photo: By Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland – Delta Air Lines Airbus A319-114; N342NB@SLC;09.10.2011/621dl, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26713181Delta 90 years of Montreal Wander through Old Montre ..read more
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DGCA Postpones June 1 Deadline for New Pilot Rest Regulations
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by Aman Kumar
1d ago
NEW DELHI- On Tuesday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced lifting the June 1 deadline for implementing revised pilot rest norms. These norms, known as Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL), aim to ensure pilots receive adequate rest, thereby reducing the likelihood of untoward incidents. Issued in January, the updated FDTL norms extend pilot rest periods. Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalDCGA Extends Deadline The regulatory authority announced on Tuesday that airlines may continue adhering to the previous Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms, which were introduced ..read more
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China Outbound Travel: Explore the Best Time to Journey from China
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by Rupesh Chauhan
1d ago
ASIA- China made headlines globally when it declared the reopening of its borders on January 8, 2023. However, one year later, Chinese international capacity remains 30% below the levels seen in Q1 of 2019, and even upon reaching that milestone, there will still be a need to recover four years’ worth of lost capacity and demand growth. Market dynamics have shifted throughout this period, with Chinese outbound travel influenced by various demand and supply factors. Photo- OAG Schedules AnalyserChina’s Aviation and Outbound Tourism Surge (2010-2019) In 2010, a total of 56 million air passengers ..read more
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