DHL 737 Crashes Near Lithuania Airport
One crew member is dead and three others hospitalized after a DHL 737-400 freighter crashed on approach to the Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania. The cargo flight was operated by Madrid-based carrier Swiftair on behalf of DHL. It had taken…
Deltaโs 757s Could Be Sticking Around
Deltaโs fleet of 121 Boeing 757-200 and 757-300 aircraft might remain in service longer than expected amid aircraft delivery delays. The airline has orders for 100 737 MAX 10 aircraft, which has yet to receive FAA approval. With an average…
United Adds Pacific Route After 19-Year Hiatus
United plans to add another Asia-Pacific route, this time from its base in Guam. The Chicago-based airline has added a handful of intra-Asia routes in recent months. The carrier will add flights between Guam and Taipei, Taiwan, starting in April…
American Jet Hit by Gunfire, FAA Halts U.S.-Haiti Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice on Tuesday prohibiting all flights by U.S. carriers to Haiti for 30 days. The Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) stated that flights are not allowed within 10,000 feet of the territory and airspace…
Southwest Adds Hawaii Route
Southwest is set to add a route to Hawaii next year. Currently, the Dallas-based carrier operates up to 40 flights per day between the U.S. mainland and the Hawaiian Islands. The airline will offer daily service between Sacramento, California, and…