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Alaska Airlines Announces 18 New Routes for Winter TravelAlaska Airlines (AS) today (July 10, 2024) announced that it will add 18 new routes to various domestic and sunny international destinations this winter.From today onwards passengers can book tickets for this new winter route. The seasonal flights will start from December 3, 2024, onwards, with one being a year-round route.Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/ggDvdzH2

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Emirates Opens New Lounge in Jeddah for A380 PassengersUAE’s flag carrier, Emirates Airlines (EK), opened its first lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The lounge is anticipated to provide the EK’s signature premium experience to passengers flying onboard its Airbus A380s to Jeddah.Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/dtN_5-gUEmirates

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Air India Express A320 Engine Fire, Crew Didn’t Receive Alert in co*ckpit, Says AAIBThe Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a preliminary report for the Air India Express (IX) A320 Engine Fire incident on May 18, 2024.According to an AAIB report by R P Singh, the Air India Express flight IX1132 crew did not receive an indication of an engine fire.Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/d7sjgXEfAir India Express Airbus Aircraft Airbus

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Delta Airbus A320 Makes Emergency Landing at Atlanta Due to Engine FailureOn July 8, 2024, Delta Air Lines (DL) flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) operated with Airbus A320 made an emergency landing due to engine failure.Atlanta Airport is a primary hub for Delta as it operates around 800 daily flights. This means that 75 percent of passengers traveling to and from ATL are through Delta.Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/dnXUP6UT

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American Airlines Chicago-London Flight Makes Emergency Landing Amid Engine ShutdownFort-Worth-based carrier, American Airlines (AA) flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow (LHR) made an emergency landing a few minutes after takeoff as it experienced an in-flight engine shutdown.The incident occurred on July 8, 2024, a flight operated by Boeing 787 returned safely to Chicago and the aircraft is still on the ground at the time of publication of this article.Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/da56uhN6American Airlines

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Delta and Riyadh Air New Partnership for Better Connectivity between the US and Saudi ArabiaDelta Air Lines (DL), a leading premium airline, and Riyadh Air (RX), Saudi Arabia’s innovative new full-service global carrier, have signed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding.This agreement aims to introduce a wide range of benefits for customers traveling between North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and beyond.Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/d64dXQ2D

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Turkish Airlines Leases 10 Airbus A321neo, Eyes New RoutesAerCap Holdings today (July 9, 2024) announced an agreement with Flag carrier Turkish Airlines (TK) to lease ten new Airbus A321neo aircraft.Founded in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance member, now operates a fleet of 457 passenger and cargo aircraft. The airline flies to 346 destinations across 130 countries, including 293 international and 53 domestic destinations.Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/d7d2543XTurkish Airlines Airbus AerCap

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Etihad to Deploy A350 to Toronto and Goes Daily from Abu Dhabi to BostonStarting October 27, Etihad will increase its nonstop flight service between Boston (BOS) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) from four flights per week to one daily, offering North American corporate and leisure travelers more options and flexibility for trips to the UAE and beyond, including the Gulf region and the Indian subcontinent.In addition to increasing flight frequencies from Boston this fall, Etihad will begin daily flights with its Airbus A350 to Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada, starting October 27.Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gpmkbwahEtihad Airbus Boeing Abu Dhabi Airports

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IndiGo Co-founder Gangwal Joins Southwest Airlines Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines (WN) has appointed Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo (6E) as a member, effective July 7.Gangwal brings extensive airline industry experience as the co-founder of InterGlobe Aviation, known as IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passengers carried.Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/dxxvQB7HJoin our Telegram Group for the Latest Aviation Updates: https://t.me/aviationa2zIndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) Southwest Airlines

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AirAsia X New Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi with A330 InsightsAirAsia X (D7) is set to revolutionize travel between Africa and Southeast Asia with the announcement of a new direct flight connecting Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Nairobi (NBO).Starting November 15, 2024, the airline will operate four weekly flights using its Airbus A330-300 aircraft, significantly enhancing nonstop connectivity between these two dynamic regions.Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/demtdZSS

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