Airways Weekly Briefing: Oct 10-16, 2022
Here are this week's most-read articles, including a Boeing 747 Dreamlifter losing a gear wheel upon departure; the cyber attack on US airports; and oneworld Alliance relocating to Texas.
Choose the story that interests you the most and read on!
Top 10 Stories of the Week
Boeing 747 Dreamlifter Lands with Missing Gear Wheel — airwaysmag.com A Boeing 747 Dreamlifter landed safely in Charleston (CHS) after losing one of its main gear wheels on departure from Italy (TAR).
Russian Cyber Attack Hits Websites of Multiple U.S. Airports — airwaysmag.com
A Russian cyber attack targeted the websites of airports in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Des Moines.
Alaska Airlines to End Four Domestic Routes — airwaysmag.com
Alaska Airlines (AS) announced it would axe four unpopular domestic routes from its network.
Oneworld Alliance Relocates to Texas – Airways Magazine — airwaysmag.com The oneworld Alliance will move its global headquarters to Fort Worth, Texas, where it will join founding member American Airlines (AA).
AeroSHARK-equipped Boeing 777 First Passenger Flight — airwaysmag.com
A SWISS (LX) Boeing 777-300ER equipped with AeroSHARK surface technology took off on its first passenger flight.
The Virgin Group Sues Alaska Airlines — airwaysmag.com The shock dispute comes over three years after Alaska Airlines (AS) retired the Virgin brand.
Aer Lingus to Suspend Belfast City-London Heathrow Service — airwaysmag.com
Aer Lingus (EI) is to suspend flights from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Lufthansa Unveils ‘Allegris’ Premium Suite Concept — airwaysmag.com
First look: Lufthansa's (LH) new "Allegris" premium cabin experience.
IndiGo to Fly the Boeing 777 — airwaysmag.com
Given the demand for overseas flights, IndiGo (6E) is going big and wet-leasing wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft for the coming winter season.
American Airlines Heathrow Workers Vote to Strike — airwaysmag.com
American Airlines (AA) could face transatlantic disruption at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) amid staff's vote to strike over pay.
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