The Top Five Airways Articles of 2023
WEBDec 25, 2023 · Photo: Marty Basaria/Airways. 1. Alaska Airlines' Longest Route. Brandon Farris' article highlighting Alaska Airlines (AS) launching its longest route to date garnered the highest number of views on airwaysmag.com. AS made an announcement in October 2023 regarding the introduction of new flights connecting Anchorage (ANC) …
Judge Seeks Further Concessions as JetBlue-Spirit Trial Concludes
WEBDecember 8, 2023. DALLAS — The United States Department of Justice trial regarding the proposed US$3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines (NK) by JetBlue Airways (B6) has concluded with closing arguments from US District Judge William Young. The judge has indicated that the deal could move forward if B6 agrees to divest additional assets.
Flying the Extra Miles: Aircraft with the Longest Range - Airways
WEBOct 13, 2023 · The Airbus A350-900ULR (Long-Range), designed especially for Singapore Airlines (SQ), holds the title of the longest-range commercial airliner currently in operation. With a whopping range of over 9,700 nautical miles (18,000 kilometers), it connects Singapore with long-haul destinations in Europe and North America, notably New York, a …
ACI Forecasts Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels by Year-end
WEBDALLAS — By the end of 2024, worldwide passenger traffic is expected to surpass 9.7 billion, breaking the pre-pandemic 2019 record for the first time, according to Airports Council International (ACI) World.. The airport council released its annual World Airport Traffic Forecasts (WATF) 2023–2052 dataset, which projects that by 2024, domestic passenger traffic will reach 5.7 billion, while ...
78th IATA Annual General Meeting Recap - Airways
WEBJun 21, 2022 · DALLAS - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) took place in Doha, Qatar, with Qatar Airways (QR) serving as the host airline.. The event, which ended today, brought together the industry's top executives from IATA's 290-member airlines, as well as top government officials, strategic partners, equipment ...
Opportunities Abound for Sustainable Narrow-Body Aircraft …
WEBMay 24, 2023 · The biggest advantage of sustainable aircraft design is that it reduces aviation’s environmental impact. Air travel generates 720 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, accounting for roughly 2% of all energy-related emissions. It has also grown faster than road, rail, and shipping emissions, suggesting it could account for even more if the ...
Industry Resilience: Navigating November 2023 Challenges
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Delta Air Lines. Delta Air Lines (DL) operated 132,779 flights in November 2023, facing a 13.0% decrease from November 2019. A 6.3% reduction compared to October 2023 shows a gradual recovery trajectory. A 13.0% decline in frequency from last month becomes a backdrop against the more encouraging 6.3% reduction when compared to November 2019.
Airborne! The First Airbus A321XLR Takes Off - airwaysmag.com
WEBJun 15, 2022 · HAMBURG - As the skies of Hamburg cleared, Airbus' latest next-generation narrowbody aircraft, the A321XLR (Extra Long Range) took off on its first test flight, a significant milestone for the highly anticipated aircraft.. On board were five test pilots and engineers, who monitored the aircraft's aircraft’s flight controls, engines, and main systems, including flight envelope protections ...
The 2023 IATA Air Transport Economic Outlook
WEBDec 6, 2022 · A profit of US$11.4 billion is expected for the 2023 fiscal year, while passenger demand levels are expected to return to 97.2% of pre-pandemic levels. Shorter and fewer restrictions are the main reasons IATA cited for the economic gain of the region. Europe is also expected to see an overall net profit in 2023.
Allegiant Air Adjusts Boeing 737 MAX Order - Airways
WEBOct 10, 2023 · DALLAS — Allegiant Air (G4) has adjusted its 2021 Boeing 737 MAX order by converting some Boeing 737-7s to 737-8-200s. The exact split was not revealed. The adjusted deal also includes 30 more Boeing 737 MAX options. "The amended agreements reflect a revised delivery schedule, with the first delivery due under the amendment in late 2023 and the delivery schedule for the initial 50 aircraft ...