The fallout of the fire aboard the Ethiopian Airlines 787 continues, with Transport Canada announcing that it ordering airlines to inspect the Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) for possible wiring issues that could lead to a fire according to the Wall Street Journal The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch is continuing its investigation - with only the Special Bulletin … [Read more...]
CityJet to pull London City – Edinburgh Route
It seems that CityJet is giving up a key route between London City Airport and Edinburgh, with the suspension of the route after the 26th October CityJet operates between the two cities 4 times a weekday, with fierce competition from British Airways who operate 8 return flights a weekday. It seems this competition was enough to make CityJet reconsider its options. Existing … [Read more...]
IAG Group to order A320s… and lots of them!
IAG (International Airlines Group - the owner of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling) have announced they are to place an order for Airbus A320 aircraft. Vueling Airbus A320 at Barcelona International Airport - Image GhettoIFE.com The order is split into four parts with an initial order for the following: 30 Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) 32 Airbus … [Read more...]
Brussels Airlines to trim capacity on Brussels – New York Route
Brussels Airlines is trimming capacity slightly between Brussels National and New York JFK as it swaps an Airbus A330-300 for an Airbus A330-200 for 6 of the 7 flights it operates a week. A Brussels Airlines A330-300 at JFK International Airport - Image - GhettoIFE.com But what is the break down of loss of seats? Aircraft Business Class Economy … [Read more...]
EasyJet A320 loses engine cowling – landed safely
EasyJet flight U22715 operating from Milan Malpensa to Lisbon suffered an incident on the 12th August, where the engine sustained damage with the cowling on one of its engines shortly after take off. AVHerald has the scoop with the images at http://avherald.com/h?article=466d1cf2&opt=0 Image - AVHerald Easyjet says the Airbus A320 landed with both engines operating … [Read more...]
Ryanair goes on the offensive – launches legal action against Channel 4
In non-suprising news, Ryanair is to launch legal action against Channel 4 for defamation. Channel 4 last night ran a programme (available on 4oD http://www.channel4.com/programmes/dispatches/4od) in which pilot were quoted who had worries over Ryanair's fuel policy. Ryanair as you can guess, isn't too happy about the media storm this has generated - and has launched … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific’s new USA destination is…
.... Newark International Airport, New Jersey! According to the ever reliable airlineroute.com, the service will commence on 1st March 2014 (from Hong Kong)/2nd March 2014 (from Newark) The timetable looks like this: CX890 DEPART HKG 17:00 ARRIVE EWR 21:00 CX899 DEPART EWR 01:50 ARRIVE HKG 05:40+1 Commences 1st March (HKG) / 2nd March (EWR) Operates Daily Booked … [Read more...]
All Three Airline Alliances: We want to stay at Heathrow please…
The debate over expansion of airports in the South East of England continues to rumble along, with all three of the airline alliances stepping in to voice their concerns. And you never guess - they all want to stay at Heathrow - but build that 3rd Runway! Oneworld and British Airways are happy with their T5 home and constantly refurbished T3 Star Alliance who are … [Read more...]
The media turns on Ryanair as tonights Dispatches looks closer…
It seems to be a media field day today on Ryanair as tonight's Dispatches from Channel 4 is about to air, as the eyes of the media turns to the ultra low-cost carrier. EDIT: The show is on Channel4's catch up service - 40D at http://www.channel4.com/programmes/dispatches/4od Ryanair 737-800 taxing at Birmingham Airport - Image GhettoIFE.com. Already, The Guardian, … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways to boost services to Moscow
Qatar Airways is preparing to add two extra services a week to its Doha to Moscow route: Doha - Moscow QR868 DEPART DOH 07:25 ARRIVE DMR 13:40 QR866 DEPART DOH 12:45 ARRIVE DME 18:55 Moscow - Doha QR869 DEPART DME 14:50 ARRIVE DOH 19:00 QR867 DEPART DME 19:55 ARRIVE DOH 00:05+1 QR868/869 does not operate Thursdays QR866/867 does not operate Mondays QR868/869 is booked … [Read more...]
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