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!
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.
