Airways Weekly Briefing: May 23-29, 2022
Here's the rundown of the most viewed articles our readers enjoyed this week, including the latest on China's aviation sector, updates on the missing Tara Air Twin Otter, Schiphol Airport's flight delays, and this week's top AV history post.
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Top 10 Stories of the Week
China Closes Airspace to Russian Airbus, Boeing Aircraft — airwaysmag.com Find out why China is prohibiting some Russian Boeing and Airbus aircraft from flying through its territory.
Tara Air DHC-6-300 Twin Otter Goes Missing in Nepal — airwaysmag.com This is what we know so far about the Tara Air (TB) Twin Otter carrying 22 people that went missing early Sunday morning.
Hundreds of Flights Delayed at Schiphol Airport — airwaysmag.com Find out why hundreds of flights were delayed and dozens of flights were canceled today at Schiphol Airport (AMS).
Interview: How Finnair Circumvents Russia’s Airspace Closure — airwaysmag.com Find out what adjustments Finnair (AY) is making to stay afloat amid the Russian airspace closure.
KLM Halts Ticket Sales at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport — airwaysmag.com
This is why KLM (KL) suspended ticket sales for flights from Schiphol Airport (AMS) between now and Monday.
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.
United Airlines Nonstop Washington DC to Cape Town — airwaysmag.com This will be the first-ever nonstop connection between the American capital and South Africa's legislative capital.
Virgin Atlantic Halts Its Return to Cuba — airwaysmag.com Why has Virgin Atlantic (VS) suspended its November 2022 return to Cuba?
Airbus, Qatar Airways Headed for “Speedy Trial” — airwaysmag.com This is the date Airbus and Qatar Airways (QR) will finally have their day in court.
Airways Top 10 Rarest Aircraft in the World — airwaysmag.com These are the top 10 rarest airplanes that have crisscrossed the skies.
This Week in Aviation History
5/24/1976: Two Concorde Land in Washington Dulles — airwaysmag.com This is the story of how two Concorde supersonic airliners landed at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
American Airlines’ Jumbo Years — airwaysmag.com This is the story of American Airlines (AA) and the Boeing 747, as seen through the type's 24-year-long history with the carrier.
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May 2022 Braniff 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.
