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LOT Flight 5055: Over 20 Years On Since The Fateful Accident
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LOT Flight 5055: Over 20 Years On Since The Fateful Accident

LOT Polish Airlines Flight 5055, scheduled to carry passengers from Warsaw to New York City with a stopover in San Francisco, took off with 172 passengers and 11 crew members…

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Largest Airlines in the World by Fleet Size: Southwest Airlines
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Largest Airlines in the World by Fleet Size: Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines, known for its cheerful attitude, low fares, and iconic heart logo, has revolutionized air travel in the United States. But the story of Southwest isn't just about catchy…

By AviationSource News 5 Min Read
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Airline

Porter Launches Expanded Summer Schedule from Toronto

Porter Airlines has introduced expanded summer scheduling from Toronto Pearson with up to 176 daily flights to 27 destinations.

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
A flybig Dash 8 aircraft taxis after landing Raipur.
Airline

India’s flybig Moves to Strengthen its Regional Presence

Indian domestic carrier flybig is strengthening its regional presence with increased flight frequencies between Bathinda, Ghaziabad, and Ludhiana

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Airline

Saudia Launches Streamlined Hajj Plan for 2024 Season

Entering the 74-day Hajj period, Saudia has launched its comprehensive 2024 Hajj season plan, with over 1.2 million seat capacity

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Airline

KlasJet Expands ACMI Capability With Additional 737-800 NG

ACMI charter specialist KlasJet has bolstered its fleet with an additional Boeing 737-800 NG ahead of the busy summer peak season.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
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Airline

Air India Express Takes Delivery of First Two Boeing 737-8s

Air India Express has taken delivery of the first two Boeing 737-8 aircraft. A total of six deliveries are planned across 2024.

By Len Varley 3 Min Read
A Rwandair A330 takes off.
Airline

Rwandair Commences Daily Flights Between London and Kigali

With growing demand in the UK market, Rwandan national carrier RwandAir has now launched daily direct flights between London Heathrow and Kigali.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Aerial view of San Juan, Puerto Rio from JetBlue aircraft.
Airline

Puerto Rico and Beyond: JetBlue Expands Caribbean Presence

JetBlue will expand its Caribbean presence with the addition of 3 new Caribbean destinations and 6 new connections from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Maldivian staff with new ATR42-600 aircraft.
Airline

Maldivian Welcomes its Fourth ATR 42-600 Aircraft

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has celebrated the arrival of its newest fleet member, a fourth ATR 42-600 aircraft.

By Len Varley 3 Min Read
An Air Vanuatu 737 approaches to land.
Airline

Air Vanuatu Enters Voluntary Administration, Cancels Flights

Vanuatu national carrier Air Vanuatu has cancelled flights to 12 May amid advice that the airline is now entering voluntary administration.

By Len Varley 3 Min Read
A Bonza Airlines Boeing 737 on the tarmac.
Airline

Bonza’s Fleet Begin Leaving Australia After Repossessions

In a further setback for the fledgling budget carrier, the first of Bonza's fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft has now left Australia following repossessions.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Render of a LOT Polish Airlines Embraer E195-E2 in flight
Airline

LOT Polish Airlines to Add 3 Embraer E195-E2 Jets

LOT Polish Airlines is set to add three new Embraer E195-E2 jets to its fleet, with the first aircraft now due to arrive in July 2024.

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
A Nolinor 737 climbs after takeoff.
Airline

Nolinor Boosts Mining Industry Support With Edmonton Base

Nolinor Aviation boosts its air support for Canada's mining sector with the establishment of a new sub-base in Edmonton, Alberta.

By Len Varley 3 Min Read
A Condor Airbus A321 on the taxiway.
Airline

EU Court Annuls Condor Bailout Amid Procedural Concerns

The EU General Court has today annulled a decision by the European Commission that approved restructuring aid for German charter airline Condor.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Virgin Atlantic personnel with Flight100 aircraft
Airline

Virgin Atlantic Shares Results of 100% SAF ‘Flight100’

Virgin Atlantic has released preliminary findings from Flight100, the world's first commercial transatlantic flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

By Len Varley 5 Min Read

Travel & Airshow

A passenger atands in front of an airport arrivals and departures screen.
Travel

Travelers Seek More Engagement With Airports: AX24 Survey

Travel trends are changing and travelers are now seeking more from their engagement with airports,…

By AviationSource News 11 Min Read
Aircraft lined up on a busy airport taxiway.
Travel

Philippines Tourism Industry Boom: Over 2 Million Visitors and Counting

Air travel and tourism is booming in the Philippines, with foreign tourism leading a surge…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
A passenger in an airport terminal watches an aircraft take off.
Travel

‘TikTokation’: How Social Media is Shaping Travel Decisions

Taking a 'TikTokation': A recent survey reveals Millennials and Generation Z’s travels are now likely…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
Spain Air Passengers Near 20m In First-Quarter of 2024
Travel

Spain Air Passengers Near 20m In First-Quarter of 2024

The travel body for the government in Spain has revealed this week that air passenger…

By James Field 3 Min Read
A RAF Typhoon Display Team aircraft in D-Day invasion stripes.
Airshow

RAF Typhoon Team Mark D-Day with Specially Painted Aircraft

The RAF Typhoon Display Team will field an aircraft painted in 1944 day fighter livery…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
View of Earth showing North America in shadow during solar eclipse.
Travel

Solar Eclipse Fuels Travel Boom: A Look at Shifting Travel Patterns

Surges in domestic flight bookings during the recent solar eclipse demonstrated the immensity of public…

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
A Croatia Airlines Airbus taking off.
Travel

Croatia Prepares for Record Number of Summer Flights

Croatia's tourism appeal is on the rise, with around 70 airlines offering an impressive 517…

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
A passenger in an airport terminal watches an aircraft take off.
Travel

Stuck in the Middle: Navigating Flight Delays and Cancellations

Unpredictable flight delays and cancellations can become a nightmare for the unprepared. We look at…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read

Emergencies & Incident Reports

easyJet Flight Faro-London Declares Emergency: Brest Diversion
Emergency

easyJet Flight Faro-London Declares Emergency: Brest Diversion

In the last few moments, an easyJet flight between Faro and London has declared an emergency, and has diverted to…

By James Field
Incident

Air France 777 Los Angeles-Paris Diverts to Montreal Due Smoke Odor

Air France flight AF21, a Boeing 777-200ER from Los Angeles to Paris,…

By Len Varley
Incident

Montreal-bound Air Canada Flight Diverts to Dublin

Air Canada flight AC819, an Airbus A330-300 operating from Venezia (VCE) to…

By Len Varley
A damaged Transair Boeing 737-300 at Dakar.
Incident

Transair 737 Takeoff Accident in Dakar Leaves 11 Injured

A rejected takeoff and runway excursion by Transair Boeing 737-300 in Dakar…

By Len Varley
Incident

Corendon 737-800 Suffers Nose Gear Failure After Landing Gazipasa

A Corendon Airlines Boeing 737-800 suffered a burst nose tyre and damage…

By Len Varley
Incident

Corsair A330 Returns to Paris Orly Due Hydraulic Failure

A Corsair A330-900 bound for Guadeloupe made a precautionary return to Paris…

By Len Varley

General Aviation

LOT Flight 5055: Over 20 Years On Since The Fateful Accident
History

LOT Flight 5055: Over 20 Years On Since The Fateful Accident

LOT Polish Airlines Flight 5055, scheduled to carry passengers from Warsaw to New York City with a stopover in San…

By AviationSource News 5 Min Read

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It's Been 20 Years Since Air France & KLM Merged
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It’s Been 20 Years Since Air France & KLM Merged

The Air France-KLM Group, a titan in the aviation industry, boasts a rich history formed by the legacies of two…

By AviationSource News 5 Min Read

Travel & Airshow

A passenger atands in front of an airport arrivals and departures screen.
Travel

Travelers Seek More Engagement With Airports: AX24 Survey

Travel trends are changing and travelers are now seeking more from their engagement with airports,…

By AviationSource News 11 Min Read
Aircraft lined up on a busy airport taxiway.
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Philippines Tourism Industry Boom: Over 2 Million Visitors and Counting

Air travel and tourism is booming in the Philippines, with foreign tourism leading a surge…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
A passenger in an airport terminal watches an aircraft take off.
Travel

‘TikTokation’: How Social Media is Shaping Travel Decisions

Taking a 'TikTokation': A recent survey reveals Millennials and Generation Z’s travels are now likely…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
Spain Air Passengers Near 20m In First-Quarter of 2024
Travel

Spain Air Passengers Near 20m In First-Quarter of 2024

The travel body for the government in Spain has revealed this week that air passenger…

By James Field 3 Min Read
A RAF Typhoon Display Team aircraft in D-Day invasion stripes.
Airshow

RAF Typhoon Team Mark D-Day with Specially Painted Aircraft

The RAF Typhoon Display Team will field an aircraft painted in 1944 day fighter livery…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
View of Earth showing North America in shadow during solar eclipse.
Travel

Solar Eclipse Fuels Travel Boom: A Look at Shifting Travel Patterns

Surges in domestic flight bookings during the recent solar eclipse demonstrated the immensity of public…

By Len Varley 4 Min Read

Emergencies & Incidents

easyJet Flight Faro-London Declares Emergency: Brest Diversion
Emergency

easyJet Flight Faro-London Declares Emergency: Brest Diversion

In the last few moments, an easyJet flight between Faro and London has declared an emergency, and has diverted to…

By James Field 2 Min Read

General Aviation

LOT Flight 5055: Over 20 Years On Since The Fateful Accident
History

LOT Flight 5055: Over 20 Years On Since The Fateful Accident

LOT Polish Airlines Flight 5055, scheduled to carry passengers from Warsaw to New York City with a stopover in San…

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