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The new premium airline is targeting leisure-oriented clientele. (Photo: Beond)

New Startup Targets the Maldives with Ultra-Premium Model

Beond, a new all-premium leisure airline based out of the Maldives, has launched with an Airbus A319, featuring 44 lie-flat seats in a 2x2 configuration. The carrier revealed its brand and livery at a press conference in Dubai on Wednesday. The airline’s approach to operations focuses on the simplicity of its business model. Beond will focus on one customer segment: the leisure premium traveler, with a single in-flight product across a single aircraft type with the same configuration. Of course,…

First Look: American Debuts Refreshed Allegheny Retro Jet

Fort Worth-based American Airlines has unveiled the latest (re)addition to its lineup of retro-themed liveries. Previously on an A319 (N745VJ), the carrier shifted the paint scheme to a larger A321 (N579UW). The Allegheny retro jet joins a list of recently refreshed special liveries, including American’s PSA, Piedmont, and US Airways…

American Seeks Tokyo Haneda Slots to Start JFK Service

In an application filed with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), American Airlines has requested the seven weekly slot pairs that will soon be vacated by Delta at Tokyo Haneda Airport. American is requesting the slots to restart service between Haneda and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport…

Avelo Airlines Increases Pilot Compensation

Avelo Airlines announced on Tuesday that it is increasing compensation for its pilots for the fifth time since the company launched in April 2021. According to the airline, its first-year hourly pay rate for captains starts at $240 and first officers at $131. The pay rate is capped at 12…

Boeing Opens New Engineering and Techonology Center in Brazil

On Tuesday, Boeing announced the opening of its Engineering and Technology Center in Brazil, one of 15 Boeing engineering sites worldwide that develop advanced technology to drive aerospace innovation. Based in São José dos Campos (SP), where the company began operations in 2014, the engineering center is an expansion of…

Israel’s El Al Poised to Maintain Vital Air Link

El Al is no stranger to thwarting threats across its fleet of 41 aircraft and 55 different stations worldwide. For nearly two decades, the now privately funded airline has spent over $1 million per aircraft installing various missile defense systems while enhancing security protocols that span well beyond its Tel…

U.K.’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport Could Resume Service

After almost one year of ceasing flight operations, U.K.’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport could revive in two years, according to Mirror. Doncaster closed its doors last November as a result of a lack of financial viability and high fixed costs. Last year, the airport turned down the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined…

South African Airways Expands Fleet, Adds New African Destination

In line with their vision to enhance their operational capacity and routes, South African Airways (SAA) has welcomed an additional Airbus A330-300 to its fleet, the airline reports. The aircraft, registered as ZS-SXI, comes as part of SAA's strategy to reconnect with passengers and rebuild its network. The current fleet…

Carriers Scuttle Flights to Israel as FAA Tells Pilots to…

Flight operations at Ben Gurion International Airport (LLBG) in Tel Aviv, Israel, saw widespread cancellations and delays Monday as many major international carriers canceled service following the eruption of war after a large-scale deadly attack by Islamic militant group Hamas. A rocket landed close to the airport Monday, according to…