Embraer E195-E2 and E190-E2 Receive Type Certification in Canada

Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 09:01 PM ET

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A rendering of E19-H2FC over the skies of Istanbul. (Photo: Embraer)

The Brazilian aerospace company announced a few days ago that the E195-E2 and E190-E2 aircraft, have received type certification from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). This is a great achievement for Embraer as it adds another country after the certifications issued by ANAC (Brazil), FAA (US) and EASA (Europe) in 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Embraer is the leading manufacturer of regional commercial jets up to 150 seats and is the leading exporter of high value-added goods to Brazil. The Brazilian company produces aircraft for commercial and executive aviation, defense and security. Since its founding in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft.

Porter Airlines, a Canadian regional airline based in Toronto, has already ordered one hundred E195-E2s (50 firm commitments and 50 purchase rights. The delivery of the first of these aircraft will take place in the next few days at Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Note that this, will also be the first E195-E2 to operate in North America.

However, according to Embraer’s own statement, the E190-E2’s performance will improve if the aircraft takes off from airports with hot-and-high conditions, such as Denver and Mexico City, increasing the aircraft’s range by 600 nautical miles compared to current generation aircraft.

According to Embraer’s announcement, the E195-E2 is the most environmentally friendly aircraft in its class, consuming 25 percent less fuel than the previous generation, while the E190-E2 has 17 percent lower emissions. Both aircraft have the lowest external noise levels and longest maintenance intervals in the single-aisle jet category, with 10,000 flight hours for basic checks and no schedule limits for typical operations. This means 15 more days of aircraft utilization over a 10-year period than the current generation.

The Brazilian aerospace company also recently announced that Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) has signed two heavy maintenance service contracts totaling $72 million. The contracts were signed with Envoy Air Inc. and JSX and will provide each company with airframe maintenance and repair services.

Embraer is apparently also in discussions with Singapore Airlines, but there is no certainty of a deal. The airline, if the deal with the Brazilian company is confirmed, would add a third airplane manufacturer to its fleet, after Boeing and Airbus.

If the talks are successful, Singapore Airlines will purchase up to 50 Embraer jets, which can seat 80 to 146 passengers.

These events follow what Embraer had announced in early December through the hour-long presentation streamed live on YouTube from São José dos Campos in Brazil and Amsterdam in the Netherlands, namely the new aircraft concepts as part of the Energia Progress Report, Embraer’s initiative to bring the aviation industry to zero emissions by 2050.

Vincenzo Claudio Piscopo

Vincenzo graduated in 2019 in Mechanical Engineering with an aeronautical curriculum, focusing his thesis on Human Factors in aircraft maintenance. In 2022 he pursued his master's degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Palermo, Italy. He combines his journalistic activities with his work as a Reliability Engineer at Zetalab.

Spirit Looks to Enhance Guest Experience with New HAECO Seats

Taylor Guglielmino

Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 01:55 AM ET

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Spirit's new Vector Light seats (Photo | courtesy HAECO)

Not that long ago, in 2019, Spirit Airlines promised to enhance the passenger experience by adding wider seats and larger tray tables. Recently Spirit once again renewed its commitment to improving passenger comfort by unveiling a new product, the Vector Light and Vector Premium seats. These new seats will be rolled out on their A320neo aircraft as early as January 2023.

“Our cabin refresh in 2019 was a significant enhancement in the Guest experience, and these new seats are another great step forward in increasing value for our Guests. We’re adding new features while, at the same time, continuing to provide More Go with our same ultra-low fares,” said Lania Rittenhouse, Vice President of Guest Experience, Brand, and Communications for Spirit Airlines.

The new seats will add half an inch with a “new seat technology unlocks previously unused space with a design that fits closer to the wall of the aircraft”. Additionally “this innovation also supports the optimization of cabin operations by adding the extra room without removing space from the aisle to ensure fast boarding and deplaning for Guests. Spirit’s middle seats will continue to be an inch wider than aisle and window seats.”

Adding to the comfort of the new seats in the curved seatback design that Spirit says adds two inches of legroom to the seat pitch by allowing for more knee room. All seats will have increased cushion as well.

The most exciting upgrades are coming to the “Big Front Seats” which will have “more cushion, nearly an inch more pre-recline, easier to reach tray tables and a wider seatback.”

Spirit Airlines new Big Front Seat. Courtesy Haeco

According to Spirit’s press release the new seats come with a small environmental benefit as well. The weight of each new Vector Light seat will amount to a decrease of nearly 11 ounces per seat due to the new technology HAECO Cabin Solutions is employing. These small changes have outsized effects in a large-scale operation, resulting in sizable reductions of fuel burn across the fleet.

These new changes will first rollout on Spirit’s 33 new Airbus A320neo aircraft that are scheduled for delivery in 2023.

What does this mean for the passenger experience?

Spirit Customers can look forward to a more comfortable flight experience across the fleet as the new seats start their roll out. Despite the lackluster reputation this move proves that Spirit is focusing more and more on the happiness of their passengers, all while maintain low costs.

JetBlue has already stated that they want to integrate the JetBlue style into Spirit’s customer service model, so I guess you could say it’s time to become a fan of Spirit Airlines.

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NASA Awards Ampaire for Hybrid Powerplant

Mike Mangano

Friday, December 16, 2022 at 07:00 AM ET

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Ampaire's ARPA-E Bird test bed aircraft in flight. Photo: Ampaire

Hybrid aircraft developer Ampaire has been awarded $150,000 in funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for Innovative Hybrid Powerplant System Research. With Ampaire having made the announcement on Dec. 9, the award is the first of a multi-phase Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program, adding to Ampaire’s increasing award portfolio.

Received by Ampaire for the High Efficiency Powertrain for Hybrid Aircraft (HEPHA) project, the funding will be used for sizing, architecture and other analytical studies over six months as a prelude to a potential second-phase award. Under NASA’s SBIR program, Ampaire intends to install and test the powerplant system on its Cessna Skymaster testbed – the ARPA-E Bird – with the aircraft having been previously used in the US Department of Energy (DOE)’s research.

In a statement, according to Ampaire CEO Kevin Noertker, the award helps “recognize the near-term potential to field hybrid-electric aircraft that will revolutionize aviation by lowering emissions and the cost of travel,” adding that it has been Ampaire, who operated the first flight of the world’s largest hybrid-electric plane, the nine-passenger Eco Caravan on Nov. 18; a global MRO support agreement with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance; and an order for 50 Eco Caravan aircraft from lessor/financier MONTE.

Ampaire’s New Powertrain

With funding from NASA’s SBIR program, Ampaire’s ARPA-E Bird would be configured with a hybrid propulsion drivetrain in the aircraft’s nose, along with an electric drive system in the aircraft’s rear. According to Ampaire, the system could be scaled and certified for light aircraft, such as the Skymaster, or for larger systems, such as regional jets and transport category single-aisle jets.

Ampaire’s new powertrain — AMP Drive AMP-H270 — is smaller than that which powers its Eco Caravan but promises improved efficiency and diverse fuel compatibility. The system is able to generate 270kw — a full 200kw less than the Caravan’s AMP-H570 — but utilises a DeltaHawk DHK180A4 compression ignition engine with an integrated electrical drive designed by Ampaire.

Capable of both Jet-A and sustainable aviation fuels, the compression ignition system means the engine uses all the fuel in the combustion chamber without burning all the air. In this way, fuel use is maximised while the heat is lowered, meaning heat transfer to the coolant is lower while also lowering exhaust temperature. According to Ampaire, this system provides a 45% cruise efficiency gain over standard combustion engines for the Skymaster, and a doubled efficiency when compared to gas turbines.

NASA Investments Lead to Returns for Both

NASA’s SBIR program will allow Ampaire to continue developing its intellectual property on new hybrid configurations. According to the company, the investment could aid Ampaire, as it seeks to participate in other NASA programs, such as the Subsonic Single Aft Engine Aircraft program.

Under this program, Ampaire proposes a combustion powerplant in the tail with an electric propulsion system distributed along a commercial aircraft’s wings. Such investment from NASA has the potential to strengthen and grow national aerospace businesses. The research and development will help build upon its more famous X-plane series and airfoil research.

Mike Mangano

Mike’s love affair with flight and mechanical objects in the sky began at an early age, fascinated by space documentaries and the vintage Flight Simulator ’95. He currently works as an instructor for UAVs and is training to receive his Private Pilot Licence with the goal of working in manned flight instruction. An avid reader of all things aviation and manned space flight, Mike stays close to developments in aerospace while reminiscing and sharing the rich history of flight with others. He loves writing, engineering and science.

Porter Airlines Announces Early 2023 U.S. and Canadian Network Expansion

John Flett

Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 03:30 PM ET

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A Porter Airlines Q400 taking off. (Photo: BriYYZ from Toronto, Canada (Monday evening departure) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons)

This week, Porter Airlines — a Canadian regional carrier — announced a series of new destinations and routes to the short-haul carrier’s network. Edmonton, Canada and Calgary, Canada will be added to the airline’s destinations, and the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Canada will have four routes added.

On Feb. 14, Porter’s new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 jets will operate between Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and Edmonton, Canada’s International Airport. The service will also provide connecting services to Ottawa and Montreal, Canada. The operations will initially be daily increasing to three times daily in April.

Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, of Porter Airlines said, “This represents the introduction of Edmonton to our network and also a new approach to flying that Edmontonians haven’t experienced in the past. Our emphasis on high-quality service and competitive fares for every passenger sets Porter apart. No other airline does this and we are eager to remind Edmontonians that flying is something to look forward to.”

Calgary will also be added to the E195-E2 aircraft’s schedule from Toronto Pearson with a double daily service beginning on 22 February. Rob Palmer, Vice President, Commercial, Strategy and Chief Financial Officer of Calgary stated, “With Porter being the third new airline to connect its fleet to YYC Calgary International Airport in under a year, the airline’s entrance into the Alberta region signals strength in the industry’s confidence in our airport and region. We look forward to working with Porter to deliver elevated experiences for our guests and bringing more economic benefits to our communities.”

In a reference to the other carriers operating from Calgary Mr. Jackson added, “With Porter, Calgarians can now also enjoy a new level of generosity and thoughtful service that is non-existent today in economy air travel.” The airline states that passengers will enjoy “no middle seats, free, fast Wi-Fi, complimentary beer and wine served in real glassware, and premium snacks.”

Continuing Porter’s series of announcements this week, the carrier will commence operation to four new destinations from Ottawa, beginning March 27. The airline’s 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft will operate to Boston and Newark, N.J. in the U.S. from the Canadian capital. Domestic operations to Quebec City, Canada and Thunder Bay, Canada with the Bombardier Dash 8-400’s will also commence on the same date.

Porter Airlines President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Deluce said, “Ottawa was our first destination when we launched in 2006, and it has always been a critical location for Porter throughout our history. The network expansion in Ottawa shows our commitment to the Ottawa-Gatineau region and its people. We expect our presence in Ottawa will continue growing.”

The airline had previously announced operations between Toronto and Ottawa beginning in February and a new maintenance base to open at Ottawa in late 2023.

John Flett

John has always had a passion for aviation and through a career with Air New Zealand has gained a strong understanding of aviation operations and the strategic nature of the industry. During his career with the airline, John held multiple leadership roles and was involved in projects such as the introduction of both the 777-200 and -300 type aircraft and the development of the IFE for the 777-300. He was also part of a small team who created and published the internal communications magazines for Air New Zealand’s pilots, cabin crew and ground staff balancing a mix of corporate and social content. John is educated to postgraduate level achieving a masters degree with Distinction in Airline and Airport Management. John has held the positions of course director of an undergraduate commercial pilot training programme at a leading London university. In addition he is contracted as an external instructor for IATA (International Air Transport Association) and has been a member of the Heathrow Community Fund’s ‘Communities for Tomorrow’ panel.

Boom Announces Engine Partner, But Questions Remain on Proposed 2029 Timeline

Ezra Gollan

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 12:15 PM ET

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A rendering of Boom's Overture aircraft. (Photo: Boom Supersonic)

Denver based startup Boom Supersonic announced on Tuesday that it had finally found a designer and manufacturer for the engine it hopes will power its Overture aircraft. Boom has selected Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) to produce the engine dubbed “Symphony.” Florida Turbine Technologies has built a reputation as a producer of cruise missile and drone engines with little experience in commercial aviation, Boom’s main goal.

Blake Scholl, President and CEO of Boom Supersonic said in a press release: “Developing a supersonic engine specifically for Overture offers by far the best value proposition for our customers,” adding, “Through the Symphony program, we can provide our customers with an economically and environmentally sustainable supersonic airplane—a combination unattainable with the current constraints of derivative engines and industry norms.” It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that this engine needs to be specifically developed for the Overture. It would be great for Boom if they could just throw GE, CFM or Rolls Royce’s latest and greatest commercial jet engine onto an airframe but in the world of supersonic jets, everything must be custom made.

The engine is being developed in part by GE Additive and Standard Aero. Chris Schuppe, General Manager of Engineering and Technology at GE Additive said, “We are excited to support Overture and Symphony. GE Additive will bring industry-leading capabilities to Symphony, providing additive manufacturing design consulting and technology, while looking for additional areas to potentially collaborate.”

It is unclear what the various financial commitments look like for Boom and the three companies signing the deal, though it would not be unreasonable to think that Boom is likely paying a significant sum to FTT, GE Additive and Standard Aero for their support.

A Tight Timeline

Boom is aiming to have these engines ready to test on Overture aircraft by 2027, which is not aided by the fact that at the end of 2022, the manufacturer and its partners are announcing plans for an engine that Boom says has already been partially designed, will not enter production until 2024.

The company says that the new engine will be optimized for 100% sustainable aviation fuel also known as SAF which if true could go a long way towards convincing airlines towards coughing up those hard earned government subsidy dollars that will most certainly be doled out in efforts to boost SAF.

The skepticism that has surrounded Boom within many aviation circles since the day it was founded in most cases is not a matter of feasibility, because Concorde showed supersonic travel is technologically possible (and was decades ago). Instead, most questions stem from how long it will take for any real product to be developed and fly with paying passengers.

Boom says it is on target to carry passengers with its Overture aircraft by 2029 but doubts continue to abound regarding its path to commercial use.

Ezra Gollan

Ezra Gollan is a student, photographer and aviation enthusiast based in New York, New York. He has spent over half a decade around New York City’s airports as a photographer.

Air Canada Ramps Up Flights to United States

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 07:22 PM ET

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An Air Canada 737 MAX 8. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Katie Zera)

Air Canada is increasing its operations to the U.S. for the northern summer season 2023 with three new routes to New York (JFK) and a new destination in California, the resumption of 13 cross-border services and increased operations to multiple popular U.S. cities. The Canadian flag carrier continues to build its global network as passenger demand increases.

“Air Canada is pleased to offer customers the most choice of any airline flying to the U.S. by summer 2023, where we will operate more than 400 daily flights on 95 routes to 47 destinations. We will start early with new routes to JFK from Toronto and Montreal beginning March 26, and Toronto – Sacramento in June” said Mark Galardo, senior vice president, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.

“In addition, we will restore previously suspended routes and increase frequencies on existing routes as we rebuild our cross-border schedule,” added Galardo.

The company will offer for the 2023 summer season more than 3,500 seats on 39 daily flights from Vancouver (YVR), Calgary (YYC), Halifax (YHZ), Ottawa (YOW), Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ) to the three major New York metropolitan area airports (LaGuardia, Newark and JFK).

As of March 26, 2023, the carrier landed at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) with two new routes from its major hubs on the Canadian east coast.

Montreal (YUL) – New York (JFK)

Flight AC 8898 YUL 18:35 – JFK 20:00 daily flights.
Flight AC 8899 JFK 12:45 – YUL 14:20 daily flights.

Toronto (YYZ) – New York (JFK)

Flight AC 8554 YYZ 11:00 – JFK 12:36 daily flights.
Flight AC 8556 YYZ 20:30 – JFK 22:06 daily flights.
Flight AC 8553 JFK 10:00 – YYZ 11:45 daily flights.
Flight AC 8555 JFK 13:25 – YYZ 15:10 daily flights.

All services will be operated by Air Canada Express in Embraer E175 aircraft with a capacity of 76 passengers in two classes.

Sacramento, fifth destination in California

Beginning June 1, 2023, the Canadian airline will serve a fifth California destination that will complement its operations in Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and San Diego (SAN).

Flight Itinerary

Toronto – Sacramento Flight AC 759 YYZ 18:30 – SMF 20:55 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Sacramento – Toronto Flight AC 758 SMF 09:25 – YYZ 17:15 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The route will be operated on Airbus A220-300 aircraft with a capacity of 137 seats in two classes.

New routes for the winter

For this 2022/2023 winter boreal season, Air Canada will start new services, starting December 16 with the Halifax (YHZ) – Newark (EWR) route with daily flights and starting December 17 with the Vancouver (YVR) – Miami (MIA) and Montreal (YUL) – Tampa (TPA) routes, both with three operations per week.

Resumption of 13 cross-border services

Vancouver (YVR)
Austin (AUS): three flights per week starting May 1, 2023.
Anchorage (ANC): daily flights as of May 1, 2023.
Boston (BOS): daily flights as of June 17, 2023.

Calgary (YYC)
Los Angeles (LAX): daily flights as of May 1, 2023.

Montreal (YUL)
Nashville (BNA): three weekly flights as of May 1, 2023.
Philadelphia (PHL): two daily flights as of May 1, 2023.
Pittsburgh (PIT): daily flights as of May 1, 2023.
Seattle (SEA): daily flights as of May 1, 2023.

Toronto (YYZ)
Milwaukee (MKE): daily flights as of May 1, 2023.
Hartford (BDL): two daily flights starting June 1, 2023.
Salt Lake City (SLC): three flights per week beginning June 1, 2023.
Portland, Oregon (PDX): daily flights beginning June 17, 2023.
Kansas City (MCI): daily flights starting June 17, 2023.

More flights to the United States

Montreal (YUL)
San Diego (SAN): three weekly flights to operate daily.

Vancouver (YVR)
Seattle (SEA): increases from 5 to 6 daily flights.
San Francisco (SFO): increases from 4 to 5 daily flights.
San Diego (SAN): increases from 2 to 3 daily flights.
Newark (EWR): increases from 7 times per week to two daily flights.

Toronto (YYZ)
San Francisco (SFO): increases from 3 to 5 daily flights.
San Diego (SAN): increases from 7 times per week to two daily flights.
Seattle (SEA): increases from 7 times per week to two daily flights.
Minneapolis (MSP): increases from 3 to 4 daily flights.
Philadelphia (PHL): increases from 3 to 4 daily flights.
Pittsburgh (PIT): increases from 3 to 4 daily flights.
Washington – Reagan (DCA): increases from 2 to 4 daily flights.
Indianapolis (IND): increases from 2 to 3 daily flights.
Baltimore (BWI): increases from 2 to 3 daily flights.

This article was originally published by Rainer Nieves Dolande on Aviacionline in syndication with AirlineGeeks.

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Cathay Pacific Brings Back its First Class Offering

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 06:58 PM ET

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A Cathay Pacific 777 lifts off from Dusseldorf, Germany. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Fabian Behr)

Cathay Pacific is once again offering its First-Class product which will initially be available on flights to Europe and Japan. As passenger demand increases, the airline continues to add more operations, more seats and upgrade its premium services. London Heathrow (LHR) is the first destination to re-introduce the airline’s flagship product, as operations to the British capital are on the rise.

Flight Itinerary

Hong Kong – London/Heathrow Flight CX 251 HKG 23:00 – LHR 05:50+1
London/Heathrow – Hong Kong Flight CX 252 LHR 11:15 – HKG 07:40+1

From January 18, 2023, First Class service will again be available in France.

Flight Itinerary

Paris – Hong Kong Flight CX 261 HKG 22:45 – CDG 06:15+1
Hong Kong – Paris Flight CX 260 CDG 12:15 – HKG 07:40+1

Japan will be the only destination in Asia where Cathay Pacific will offer First Class from February 1, 2023.

Flight Itinerary

Hong Kong – Tokyo/Haneda Flight CX 548 HKG 08:55 – HND 13:45
Tokyo/Haneda – Hong Kong Flight CX 549 HND 16:05 – HKG 20:15

The only aircraft in the Cathay Pacific fleet that has the First-Class product are the Boeing 777-300ERs which offer 6 seats in a 1-1-1 layout.

“We are very excited to bring back our First-Class service after an extended absence as the global appetite for travel returns with a vengeance. We know our customers were looking forward to being able to fly First Class with us again, and we are delighted to offer on routes we know are incredibly popular with them,” said Vivian Lo, General Manager, Customer Experience and Design, Cathay Pacific

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United Airlines Purchases up to 200 Boeing 787s, Largest Wide-Body Aircraft Order in U.S. History

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 07:20 AM ET

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A United 787 Dreamliner descends into Amsterdam. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Fabian Behr)

Confirming rumors that had been swirling in recent weeks, United Airlines announced Tuesday an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliner with options for another 100, making it the largest order for widebody aircraft by a U.S. airline in history.

The Dreamliners, which will be of the 787-8, 787-9 or 787-10 variants, will be received between 2024 and 2032. 100 of these aircraft will be destined to replace the Boeing 767 and 777, which will mark the final retirement of the 767 fleet by 2030.

The carrier also executed options to purchase 44 Boeing 737 MAXs to be delivered between 2024 and 2026 and ordered another 56 MAXs to be delivered between 2027 and 2028. The company expects to receive around 700 new narrow-body and wide-body aircraft by 2032. In 2023 this will represent two each week and in 2024 three per week.

“United emerged from the pandemic as the world’s leading global airline and the flag carrier of the United States,” said United CEO Scott Kirby. “This order further solidifies our lead and creates new opportunities for our customers, employees and shareholders by accelerating our plan to connect more people to more places around the globe and deliver the best experience in the sky.” he added.

“With this investment in its future fleet, the 737 MAX and 787 will help United accelerate its fleet modernization and global growth strategy,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The Boeing team is honored by United’s trust in our family of airplanes to connect people and transport cargo around the world for decades to come.” he concluded.

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Air France Resumes Flights to Newark After a Decade

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Monday, December 12, 2022 at 08:24 PM ET

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An Air France 777-200 taxis at Boston Logan Airport (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Greg Linton)

On December 12 Air France resumed its non-stop services between Paris (CDG) and Newark (EWR) after more than a decade. The airline’s last operation on this route was on March 24, 2012, on a service operated in Airbus A330-200 with four weekly flights.

Flight AF 62 was operated on a Boeing 777 registered F-GSPK and christened “Pau”, which took off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) at 12:47 local time and landed at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) at 14:22, after seven hours and 35 minutes.

According to Cirium, Air France will offer 25,778 seats per week between Paris and the two main airports in the New York metropolitan area by January 2023. The French flag carrier is the leading airline operator in this market where it competes with United, American Airlines, French Bee, La Compagnie and soon JetBlue and Norse Atlantic Airways.

Flight Itinerary

Paris – Newark Flight AF 62 CDG 12:30 – EWR 15:00 daily flights.
Newark – Paris Flight AF 63 EWR 17:00 – CDG 06:10+1 daily flights.

Flights will be operated on Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with a capacity of 280 passengers in three classes (40 Business Class/28 Premium Economy/216 Economy) and promotional fares start at USD 177 each way.

Newark (EWR) will be Air France’s 13th destination in the United States this winter season 2022/2023, the company also offers services from Paris – Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Washington – Dulles (IAD), Houston (IAH), New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), Chicago O’ Hare (ORD), Seattle (SEA) and San Francisco (SFO).

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Qantas Resumes Operations to South Korea After 15 Years

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Monday, December 12, 2022 at 03:42 PM ET

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A Qantas A330 at Auckland. (Photo: Auckland Airport)

After a 15-year absence, Qantas has resumed operations to South Korea with service between Sydney (SYD) and Seoul – Incheon (ICN). The South Korean capital is the 28th destination the airline has resumed or launched as a new route since Australian borders were reopened.

Flight QF 87, operated by an Airbus A330 registered VH-QPF, took off from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 10:09 local time and landed at Incheon International Airport (ICN) at 17:47, after nine hours and 37 minutes.

Qantas has recently launched new routes to countries where not served previously, as Delhi (DEL) and Bangalore (BLR) in India and Rome (FCO) in Italy.

This new service, which will complement JetStar’s Sydney (SYD) and Seoul (ICN) services, will offer more than 200,000 seats annually between Australia and South Korea, with customers having the option of premium or low fares.

“The combination of Qantas and Jetstar means we can provide business, premium leisure and low-cost travel options to a destination that suits different budgets, with good connections for those traveling to and from other parts of Australia,” said Andrew David, CEO of Qantas Domestic and International.

Flight Itinerary

Sydney – Seoul/Incheon Flight QF 87 SYD 09:35 – ICN 18:20 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Seoul/Incheon – Sydney Flight QF 88 ICN 19:50 – SYD 08:15+1 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

The route will be operated by Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a capacity of 297 passengers in two classes (28 Business Class/269 Economy).

Route details

According to the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development, 417,552 passengers and 8,343.8 tons of cargo were moved in the June 2018-2019 period between Sydney (SYD) and Seoul/Incheon (ICN).

“We are delighted that the NSW Government’s Aviation Attraction Fund has created this opportunity to bring more people from Seoul to Sydney, providing a boost for our tourism operators,” said Ben Franklin, NSW Minister for Tourism.

Qantas is the only full-service Australian airline to offer services between Australia and South Korea and is the fourth largest airline operator in this segment. This route will operate throughout the year, but between May and October, service will be reduced to three weekly flights. Currently, JetStar, Korean Air and Asiana also operate in this market.

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