Airways Weekly Briefing: May 16-22, 2022
Here's the rundown of the most viewed articles our readers enjoyed this week, including Emirates' hiring tour, Antonov's possible move to Germany, Saudi Arabia's first all-female crewed flight, and this week's top AV history post.
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Top 10 Stories of the Week
Three Very Rare A320 Family Models — airwaysmag.com
While commercial airliners usually have a single design for a particular model, there have been some rare modified versions.
Emirates Takes off on Worldwide Hiring Tour — airwaysmag.com This may be your chance to make your aviation dream of flying to exotic locations on a respected international airline come true.
Is Antonov Airlines Moving to Germany? — airwaysmag.com Mega carrier Antonov Airlines (ADB) is working towards securing a new base in Leipzig, Germany.
LATAM Launches New Route amid Strong Operational Projections — airwaysmag.com
LATAM Airlines Group (LA) released strong operational projections for May 2022 in comparison to May 2019.
Flights Canceled after Fire near Geneva Airport Flights to/from Geneva Airport (GVA) were canceled after a fire broke out at a reception center for asylum seekers near the airport.
Hawaiian Airlines Invests in REGENT Seaglider — airwaysmag.com Hawaiian Airlines (HA) will invest in REGENT to support the initial design of a next-generation all-electric seaglider.
DFW Completes Northeast End-Around Taxiway Expansion — airwaysmag.com Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) completed its Northeast End-Around Taxiway (EAT) this week.
Qatar Airways Expands Summer Destinations — airwaysmag.com Find out where Qatar Airways (QR) is boosting its international routes ahead of the busy summer season.
Interview: Turkish Airlines Chairman Dr. Ahmet Bolat — airwaysmag.com Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat describes how a truly global airline continues to recover amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saudi Airline Operates First All-female Crewed Flight — airwaysmag.com Find out how this Flydeal (F3) flight is a watershed moment for women's emancipation in the conservative nation of Saudi Arabia.
This Week in Aviation History
5/20/1932: First Female Solo Transatlantic Flight — airwaysmag.com This is how Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic in 1932.
5/22/1906: Wright Brothers Granted Patent for “Flying Machine” — airwaysmag.com
This is the story of the Wright brothers' U.S. Patent 821,393 for their "Flying Machine" and the ensuing legacy of the Wright Patent Wars.
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May 2022 Special Edition — airwaysmag.com
As Oklahoma boomed, almost a century ago, Braniff was born. DAVID H. STRINGER takes us back to track the airline’s growth from a modest few routes to a vast network stretching far into Latin America.
