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A European Commission proposal to update recommended restrictions to travel from third countries (those outside the European Union) has been adopted by all 27 ambassadors to the European Council. The recommendations will result in the introduction of ‘certain waivers for vaccinated persons and easing the criteria to lift restrictions for third countries.’ Currently, only a […]

American startup airline Breeze Airways revealed its first set of routes on Wednesday, aiming to launch service just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The industry newcomer released the first batch of cities to which it will begin service throughout May, June and July as the airline moves toward a complete slate of 39 nonstop […]

LATAM Airlines Group announced the expansion of its fleet-converted-to-cargo growth plan, under which it expects to gradually add 10 Boeing 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters over the next three years, totaling a fleet of up to 21 aircraft of cargo by the end of 2023. The first will be received by the end of this year. […]

On Thursday, the Lufthansa Group announced the summer 2022 schedule for its new leisure-based long-haul subsidiary, Eurowings Discover, including the launch of two new destinations in the Lufthansa Group network and five other new routes. Specifically, the long-haul airline will launch flights to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and Salt Lake City. Eurowings Discover will fly from Frankfurt […]

Denver-based, Key Lime Air has announced three new destinations and routes that will all operate under their scheduled carrier banner ‘Denver Air Connection’. No matter what time of year it is, Essential Air Service (EAS) contracts are always being renewed or up for a change. Not everyone agrees all the time and that is to […]

Malaysia Airlines is further extending its longstanding partnership with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) by signing a component support contract for its Boeing 737 fleet. Under its new long-term contract, AFI KLM E&M is to provide component solutions to Malaysia Airlines, including repair and logistics. The component support solutions are […]

Delta Air Lines announced it will be requiring all new hires joining the airline in the U.S  to be vaccinated as it aims to achieve employee immunity as soon as possible to operate safely. In an interview with CNN, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said that all new hires will require being vaccinated as the airline […]

Thai Airways International managed to get its creditors’ approval on May 19 for a proposed restructuring plan that would help the airline refinance its debt in an effort to stay afloat and remain financially viable long-term, Nikkei reported. In order for the seal of approval to be given, the restructuring plan needed a nod from […]

Age is just a number, as they say, and Honeywell’s 757-200 is no exception to this rule. The aircraft — registered as N757HW — tests some of the latest and greatest aviation technologies, including safety systems, powerplants and products targeted more towards the airline passenger. N757HW was the fifth 757 off Boeing’s Renton, Wash. assembly […]

New Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY launched ticket sales on its website this week. The launch follows its acquisition of an Air Operator’s Certificate over the weekend. The airline, based at Reykjavik’s Keflavik airport, announced sales to seven destinations in Europe. Its inaugural flight will be on June 24 to London’s Stansted. PLAY will begin its […]