(Duplicate Squawk Submitted) Virgin Atlantic Axes Gatwick, Retires 747-400, Cuts 3,150 Jobs Virgin Atlantic has announced a plethora of changes to its operation in the post-COVID-19 climate, including the closure of its London Gatwick (LGW) base, the early retirement of the Boeing 747-400, and the reduction of 3,150 jobs. http://airwaysmag.com/airlines/virgin-atlantic-axes-gatwick/

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(Duplicate Squawk Submitted) Video: First Air Canada A220-300 Rolls Out Of Paintshop Air Canada’s first Airbus A220 rolled out of the paint shop at Bombardier’s Mirabel facility. The plane is expected to be delivered to the Canadian flag carrier in December. The brand-new aircraft will now move to pre-flight operations before taking off for its maiden flight later during this fall. Air Canada placed an order for 75 A220s in February 2016. The airline signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Bombardier for the purchase of up to 75 CSeries CS300 (now A220-300). The deal contemplated 45 firm orders plus 30 options, including conversion rights to the A220-100 variant. Based on the list price, the order was valued at approximately US$3.8 billion in 2016. http://airwaysmag.com/airlines/air-canada-a220-rolls-out/

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(Duplicate Squawk Submitted) IndiGo Signs Blockbuster Order For 300 Airbus A320neo India’s largest low-cost carrier, Indigo, has firmed up a blockbuster order for 300 Airbus A320neo family aircraft—one of the largest sales ever recorded by a single operator in Toulouse in the manufacturer’s 50-year history. The order consists of a mix of A320neos, A321neos, and the recently launched A321XLR, bringing the Indian carrier’s Airbus fleet to 730 aircraft. http://airwaysmag.com/airlines/indigo-signs-order-300-a320neo/

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(Duplicate Squawk Submitted) Analysis: Delta Purchases 20% Of LATAM, Re-Shapes US-Latin America Market Delta Air Lines (DL) plans to purchase a 20% stake in LATAM Airlines (LA), the largest carrier in Latin America, for $1.9 billion—a move that will send shockwaves throughout the US-Latin America market. The two carriers will also launch a Joint Venture (JV), pulling LATAM away from its current membership in the oneworld alliance and the proposed JV with Delta’s rival, American Airlines (AA). http://airwaysmag.com/airlines/delta-purchase-20-latam/

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(Duplicate Squawk Submitted) British Airways A321 Evacuated In Valencia A British Airways Airbus A321 has been evacuated after landing in Valencia this afternoon. The flight, which originated in London-Heathrow, landed with a smoke-filled cabin following reports of a fire breaking out. The flight was operated by an 11-year-old A321-200 (G-MEDN • MSN 3512), originally delivered to BMI British Midland in May 2008. http://airwaysmag.com/airlines/british-airways-a321-evacuated-in-valencia/

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(Duplicate Squawk Submitted) Airbus Begins Assembling First A220 In Mobile, Alabama Airbus has started the manufacturing of the first A220 aircraft at its Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Mobile, Alabama. The first team of Airbus engineers to work on the US A220 program recently arrived back from a training course in Mirabel, where the main production line for the A220 is located. With the new Mobile assembly line, Airbus aims to produce around 40 to 50 A220 family aircraft each year. http://airwaysmag.com/manufacturer/airbus-begins-a220-mobile/

(Written on 2019年08月05日)(Permalink)

So by the looks of it, you'd rather send ONE high-density plane rather than two less dense planes on more convenient schedules? I'd very much rather have the choice of departure time.

(Written on 2019年07月03日)(Permalink)

You'd be surprised the CCS-IST catering is loaded in CCS. I spoke to the general manager and the airline is "very surprised" at how good the catering service is. Also, all tickets are being sold in USD only.

(Written on 2019年05月09日)(Permalink)

Duplicated.

(Written on 2019年01月22日)(Permalink)

Ha! Stressed here, sorry for the miss.

(Written on 2019年01月10日)(Permalink)