With the 737 MAX being in the news almost daily, I couldn’t help but think what awaits for the type in the future. I have almost no doubt that the aircraft will return into service soon(er or later). Some estimates say it could be as early as in the first quarter of 2020. However, I […]
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On November 6, 2019, Airbus announced that it has signed a “Memorandum of Understanding on the Further Development of Industrial Cooperation” with China. Outlined in the MoU is Airbus’ plan to expand its Tianjin facility by increasing the production rate of A320 series aircraft as well as by adding the capability to complete and deliver
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Loong Air, a Chinese airline based in Hangzhou, started flights between Xi’an and Nagoya Centrair today, November 7, 2019. Next month, the airline also plans to launch flights to Japan from Hangzhou. This comes amid reports that Chinese airlines have overtaken South Korean ones in the number of weekly passenger flights to Japan. GJ8035/8036: Xi’an
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In a Facebook post published earlier today, Macau International Airport – citing Macao Transport Info – reported that Air Macau is studying the feasibility of introducing wide-body aircraft into its fleet. Specifically, it was mentioned that the airline is looking into two aircraft types – Airbus A330 and Airbus A350. The report didn’t name any
Today, November 5, 2019, Hawaiian time, Hawaiian Airlines has announced that ticket sales for its upcoming, third daily rotation between Hawaii and Tokyo Haneda were opened. The new flights are being introduced thanks to the Japanese government expanding the availability of daytime slots at the busy Tokyo airport. HA863/864: Honolulu – Tokyo Haneda and Back
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On January 1 every year, Japanese airlines including ANA and JAL among others operate “first sunrise flights,” i.e. sightseeing flights which allow the passengers to see the first sunrise of the year from the air. Yesterday, ANA announced the details of next year’s first sunrise flight to be operated on January 1, 2020. Coincidentally, it
Citing a government-related source, Kyodo reported today that since the 2019 winter schedule came into effect on October 27, 2019, Chinese airlines have the largest presence of all the foreign airlines operating to Japan. In total, there are now more than 1,000 weekly frequencies between the two countries operated by non-Japanese airlines. Chinese Airlines’ Increasing
Cathay Pacific operates a few different lounges at its hub in Hong Kong including a pair of excellent first class ones. I visited the two first class lounges for the first time back in 2017, and recently, I had a chance to re-visit both of them during my trip to New York. About a month
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Besides ANA and JAL, the third publicly traded Japanese airline – StarFlyer – has released its financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2019 as well. Just like the other two airlines, StarFlyer has reported a modest year-over-year growth in revenues that did not translate into profit growth. StarFlyer H1 FY2019 Financial Results
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