Airways Weekly Briefing: August 8-14, 2022

Here's the rundown of the most viewed articles our readers enjoyed this week, including Emirates' A380 needs; the world record for the fastest circumnavigation by scheduled flights; and this week's top AV history post.

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

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Top 10 Stories of the Week

Can Emirates Convince Airbus to Build a New A380? — airwaysmag.com 118 Airbus A380s, 80 actively flying, and still, mega carrier Emirates (EK) says they're just not enough.

Umit Sabanci Breaks Circumnavigation World Record — airwaysmag.com

Umit Sabanci broke the world record for the fastest circumnavigation by scheduled flights in less than 48 hours.

Frontier Begins Service from LAS to Four New Destinations — airwaysmag.com Despite losing out to JetBlue (B6) in the fight to acquire Spirit (NK), ultra-low-fare airline Frontier Airlines (F9) is still expanding.

The Commercial Implications of the Virgin Australia Ruling — airwaysmag.com The impact of the last two years has left a mark on the aviation sector. A recent High Court of Australia decision is a prime example.

Russian Fleets Being Dismantled for Spares — airwaysmag.com The Russian aviation industry is entering a new era. Amid sanctions, this is how it plans to keep its Western-built fleets flying.

How Airlines Launch New Routes — airwaysmag.com

It's pretty common for airlines to stop flying to some destinations and open new routes. This is how they do it.

PILOTS N PAWS: Saving Animals One Flight at a Time — airwaysmag.com Pilots N Paws is an organization dedicated to saving animals by flying them across the US to no-kill shelters or new homes. This is their story.

Ryanair Boss Says Era of Cheap Flights Is Over — airwaysmag.com According to one of the pioneers of cheap air travel Michael O'Leary, the era is officially over.

Dreamliner Deliveries Resume for American Airlines — airwaysmag.com

After a lengthy 15 months, American Airlines (AA) received its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

Emirates' US$2bn Passenger Enhancements — airwaysmag.com

The passenger enhancements by Emirates (EK) will include cabin interiors and inflight service.

This Week in Aviation History

Boeing’s Supersonic Dreams — airwaysmag.com

Boeing has toyed with the idea of a supersonic airliner since the 1960s, but its plans remain on the drawing board.

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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.