Airways Weekly Newsletter - Jan 17-23, 2022
Welcome back! Here's the rundown of the most viewed articles our readers enjoyed during the week, including the continuing spat between Qatar Airways and Airbus, the 5G debacle in the US, and this week's most memorable aviation history events.
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Top Stories: Jan 17-23, 2022
Airbus Cancels Qatar Order for 50 A321 amid Ongoing Row — airwaysmag.com
Airbus terminated a contract it had with Qatar Airways (QR) for 50 A321neo aircraft that the airline was to deploy to establish new routes.
Singapore Airlines to Resume World’s Second-longest Flight — airwaysmag.com Beginning in March, Singapore Airlines (SQ) will resume the world's second-longest flight between Singapore (SIN) and Newark (EWR).
Alitalia Brand to Fly Again This Spring — airwaysmag.com ITA Airways (AZ) is bringing back the Alitalia brand, integrating it into its commercial offer in March, said AZ president Alfredo Altavilla.
Air India, ANA, Emirates, Japan Airlines Suspend US Routes Over 5G Concerns — airwaysmag.com
Air India, ANA, Emirates, and JAL suspended flights to some US destinations, citing 5G concerns.
Qatar Airways Reveals Extent of Surface Issues on its Airbus A350s — airwaysmag.com
Qatar Airways (QR) released a video that shows in great detail the extent of the paint damage experienced on 21 of its A350 aircraft.
Breeze Airways Announces Initial Airbus A220 Routes — airwaysmag.com
Breeze Airways (MX) announced that its Airbus A220-300s will begin operations on May 4, 2022, serving 14 cities.
Northern Pacific Airways Unveils Livery, Shares Airline's Vision — airwaysmag.com
Northern Pacific Airways unveiled its livery. The airline's CEO shared his vision and showcased the new airline's potential.
US Suspends 44 Flights Operated by Chinese Airlines — airwaysmag.com
In reaction to Beijing's draconian COVID-19 rules, the US announced the suspension of 44 Chinese passenger flights from the US to China.
The Week in Aviation History
Airbus A330 Begins Service — airwaysmag.com
The Airbus A330-300 was introduced into service with launch customer Air Inter (IT) in 1994.
Eastern Air Lines Ends Operations — airwaysmag.com
US carrier Eastern Air Lines (EA), better known as Eastern, ended operations in 1991 after 65 years of operations.
The Prototype Airbus A380 Is Unveiled — airwaysmag.com
The prototype Airbus A380 Superjumbo was unveiled to the world at an elaborate ceremony in Toulouse, France in 2005.
Concorde Enters Synchronized Service — airwaysmag.com
Air France (AF) and British Airways (BA) concurrently put Concorde into commercial service in 1976.
