Airways Weekly Briefing: May 2-8, 2022
Here's the rundown of the most viewed articles our readers enjoyed this week, including the first A321XLR out of the paint shop, Spirit's rejection of JetBlue's offer, a Mother's Day message from Capt. Gorter, and this week's top AV history post.
Choose the story that interests you the most and read on!
First Airbus A321XLR Rolls out of the Paint Shop — airwaysmag.com
Airbus unveiled its newly-painted A321XLR (extra long range) aircraft, the latest edition of the A320neo family.
Russian Outbound Tourism Collapses amid Ukraine Invasion — airwaysmag.com Russian outbound tourism has declined as a result of Russia's military operations in Ukraine.
One of a Kind Visit to Victorville (+PHOTOS) — airwaysmag.com
The US closed a number of military bases after the cold war, and communities struggled to find new uses for them. What makes Victorville an exception?
Spirit Rejects jetBlue Despite Sweetened Offer — airwaysmag.com
Spirit Airlines (NK) announced that its Board of Directors rejected JetBlue's (B6) unsolicited acquisition proposal.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
Onboard French Bee’s Inaugural Los Angeles-Paris Service (+Photos) — airwaysmag.com
Airways was onboard French Bee’s (BF) inaugural flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris (ORY), a major step for the low-cost airline.
Alaska Airlines Unveils Boeing 737 Star Wars Livery — airwaysmag.com
Alaska Airlines (AS) introduced its Star Wars Galaxy's Edge liveried Boeing 737-890.
United Airlines Resumes Nonstop San Francisco-Melbourne Route — airwaysmag.com
United Airlines (UA) announced a June 2022 reintroduction of its nonstop service between San Francisco and Melbourne.
Airways Top 10 College Aviation Programs — airwaysmag.com Pilots needed! The aviation industry is the lifeblood of the world’s transportation system.
Braniff and the Concorde — airwaysmag.com One of the often-overlooked chapters of Concorde’s history was Braniff International’s (BN) interchange flights.
Happy Mother’s Day from Captain Gorter — airwaysmag.com Being a pilot and a mother is a blessing. To see my two young ladies grow up to be responsible young adults is magic.
This Week in Aviation History
5/03/1976: Pan Am’s round-the-world Record-setting Flight — airwaysmag.com
Pan Am's Boeing 747SP–21 'Clipper Liberty Bell' completed a record-setting flight around the world in 1976.
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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.
