The Busiest Global Airline Routes of 2023 - Airways
2024年1月27日 · DALLAS — Domestic routes were the busiest in 2023, offering millions of seats annually and underscoring the significance of air travel within national borders. A majority of these busiest routes are in the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting the region's dominance in domestic connections and the sheer volume of travelers on these routes.
Virgin Completes Transatlantic Flight on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
2023年11月28日 · DALLAS — Virgin Atlantic's Flight100 made history as the world's first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) transatlantic flight by a commercial airline.. Departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to New York, the flight used a Virgin Boeing 787 with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The flight, arriving at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), had no paying passengers or ...
Airbus A321XLR Conducts 13-hour-long Flight - Airways
14/12/22. DALLAS — The longest-range single-aisle aircraft from Airbus, the A321XLR, completed a test flight across Europe for more than 13 hours without stopping for fuel. On December 13, 2022, the F-WXLR Airbus A321XLR prototype aircraft departed Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) in France to perform the longest test flight of the type to date.
Ready for Takeoff: Aircraft Facts You Should Know - Airways
2023年12月26日 · Lufthansa Boeing 747-8I D-ABYT in Retro Livery. Photo: Alberto Cucini/Airways 6. A Boeing 747 Uses Less Gasoline Than Your Car Does. Currently utilized primarily for cargo operations to make room for more fuel-efficient passenger aircraft such as the Airbus A321neo family or the Boeing 737 MAX series, the Boeing 747 consumes approximately 1 gallon of gasoline per second, equating to 5 gallons ...
The Airlines Most Affected by the Boeing 737-9 Grounding
2024年1月9日 · Aeromexico: Out of a total of 3,769 Boeing 737 flights, 549 (14.60%) are Boeing 737-9 flights. Turkish Airlines: Out of a total of 3,428 Boeing 737 flights, 145 (4.20%) are Boeing 737-9 flights. Icelandair: Out of a total of 326 Boeing 737 flights, 96 (29.40%) are Boeing 737-9 flights. Lion Air: Out of a total of 3,509 Boeing 737 flights, 38 (1 ...
IATA Forecasts 2.7% Net Profit Margin, Record 2024 Revenues
2023年12月6日 · DALLAS — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2023, which are expected to largely stabilize in 2024. Here are the key points: Profitability Projections: The airline industry's net profits are expected to reach $25.7 billion in 2024, with a 2.7% net profit margin, showing a slight improvement over the $23.3 ...
United Airlines' First A321neo Maiden Flight
Villamizar. 21/9/23. DALLAS — The first United Airlines (UA) Airbus A321neo took to the skies for the first time at Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany. The A321neo rolled out of the paint shop on July 3, 2023, initially carrying the registration D-AXXH. It will eventually hold the US registration number N44501.
Blue in Bloom: Inside ITA Airways’ Airbus A350 (+Photos)
22/7/22. FARNBOROUGH - Among the most striking liveries of the static display aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow was one of ITA Airways’ (AZ) Airbus A350-900s, turning heads with its bright blue livery. An inside look at the aircraft provides a glimpse into how the new Italian airline is looking to become a dominating force in the European ...
Air New Zealand to Deal With P&W Engine Issues into 2025
Lutzy. 9/11/23. DALLAS — Air New Zealand (NZ) has said Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engine issues, which it expects to last into 2025, may cause the airline to ground two to four aircraft at any one time. The Auckland-based airline will suspend service on two international routes to ensure it can serve the remainder of its schedules.
SWISS To Fly The Airbus A350 - Airways
13/12/22. DALLAS - SWISS International Air Lines (LX) is set to welcome five Airbus A350-900s to its fleet come 2025 onwards. The twin jets will gradually replace LX's older four-engined Airbus A340-300s and be deployed on its intercontinental network from its Zurich (ZRH) Hub. For the Lufthansa Group-owned airline, it's a major step in its ...