Airways Weekly Briefing: August 22-28, 2022

Here's the rundown of the most-read articles for the week, including Qantas' fleet plans and return to JFK; Frontier's route expansions; and this week's top history post.

Choose the story that interests you the most and read on!

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Top 10 Stories of the Week

Qantas to Replace Airbus A330 Fleet by 2023 — airwaysmag.com

With its domestic fleet's future determined, Qantas (QF) is focusing on the aging mid-range Airbus A330s.

Qantas Announces JFK Return via Auckland — airwaysmag.com

Qantas (QF) announced its return to New York (JFK) from Sydney (SYD) via Auckland (AKL), New Zealand.

Singapore Changi’s Upcoming Grand Terminal 5 — airwaysmag.com

This is Singapore Changi Airport's (SIN) upcoming Terminal 5 in detail.

Frontier Launches Five International Routes from Atlanta — airwaysmag.com Frontier Airlines (F9) is extending its international winter route network out of Atlanta (ATL).

Aha! Parent ExpressJet Airlines Files for Bankruptcy — airwaysmag.com

ExpressJet Airlines (EV), the parent company of low-cost regional airline Aha!, filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations.

Frontier Airlines Announces Major Phoenix Expansion — airwaysmag.com Frontier Airlines (F9) will begin new nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to 10 destinations starting in November.

First Female Emirati Captain in Commercial Aviation — airwaysmag.com

Etihad Airways (EY) announced that Captain Aisha Al Mansoori became the first female Emirati captain in a commercial airline.

Will Nigeria’s Aviation Fall apart? — airwaysmag.com

In recent weeks, many foreign carriers seem to be planning a pull out of Nigeria given the situation over trapped funds.

Alaska Airlines Adds Nonstop Everett-Anchorage Route — airwaysmag.com

Alaska Airlines (AS) launched a new daily nonstop winter service between Everett, Washington, and Anchorage, Alaska.

Delta Air Lines' Second Seoul-Incheon Service — airwaysmag.com Delta Air Lines (DL) will add a three-times-weekly flight to its nonstop service between Seoul and Seattle.

This Week in Aviation History

8/24/1986: Frontier Airlines Ceased Operations — airwaysmag.com The original Frontier Airlines (FL) served over 87 million passengers during its existence.

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August 2022 – Airways Magazine — airwaysmag.com

Followed by a chase aircraft supporting the flight test crew, the first A321XLR made its maiden flight from Airbus Airport, Hamburg Finkenwerder.