Airways Weekly Briefing: May 13-19, 2022
Here's the rundown of the most viewed articles our readers enjoyed this week, including Alaska Airlines' new routes; Turkey Airlines' name change; the A321XLR's first flight; and this week's top AV history post.
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Top 10 Stories of the Week
Alaska Airlines Launches Five New Routes — airwaysmag.com As the summer travel season kicks off, Alaska Airlines (AS) launches a barrage of new routes, including two new destinations.
How “Ghost Flights” May Threaten Sustainability in Commercial Aviation — airwaysmag.com What are ghost flights, and why are they still common more than two years after the start of the pandemic?
The Saga of the Emtrasur Boeing 747 Detained in Argentina — airwaysmag.com This is why a Boeing 747-300 freighter has remained grounded at Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Good-bye, ‘Turkey’; Hello, ‘Türkiye’! — airwaysmag.com The change in the Turkish Airlines (TK) name comes as the country moves to rebrand itself away from the "Turkey" moniker.
Delta Air Lines Pilots’ Open Letter Hits at Carrier — airwaysmag.com The airline has joined a slew of other carriers in canceling large numbers of flights this summer due to staffing shortages.
Vietnam Airlines Launches Direct India A350 Service — airwaysmag.com This will be the third airline to operate between the two countries after IndiGo (6E) and low-cost Vietnamese carrier Vietjet (VJ).
Airborne! The First Airbus A321XLR Takes Off — airwaysmag.com
As the skies of Hamburg cleared, Airbus' latest next-generation narrowbody aircraft, the A321XLR (Extra Long Range), took off on its first test flight.
Vistara Eyes Mumbai as New Hub — airwaysmag.com This is why Mumbai (BOM) could be the secondary hub for India's premium full-service carrier, Vistara (UK).
Trip Report: Qantas A330 Business Class from New Delhi to Melbourne — airwaysmag.com Onboard Qantas (QF) Airbus A330 Business Class. Let's take a look at what’s in store for us!
China to Supply Spare Parts for Russian Airlines — airwaysmag.com The Chinese Ambassador to Moscow has stated that China is ready to supply Russian airlines with parts.
This Week in Aviation History
Boeing 767 Breaks Distance Record — airwaysmag.com In 1990, a Boeing 767-200ER aircraft unofficially broke a world distance record for a twin-engine commercial airliner.
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