China Airlines to Launch Taipei-Melbourne-Christchurch

China Airlines is set to start Taipei-Melbourne-Christchurch flights on October 27, 2015. Their A330-300, equipped with Business Class and Economy Class will be the first widebody to service Melbourne-Christchurch. (www.ausbt.com.au) More...

Three B747-200F's are Parked at KUL and Nobody Knows Who Owns Them

The operating company of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd, took out an advertisement in The Star hoping to find the owner of three Boeing 747-200F's parked at the airport. Authorities have tried tracing the registrations to an owner but have not been able to identify one. If the airplanes aren't claimed within 14 days, the airport has the right to "sell or to set off any expenses and debt due to us under the [Malaysian Civil Aviation Act of… (m.themalaymailonline.com) More...

4 Passengers Removed from Spirit Airlines Flight

Spirit Airlines flight 969 from BWI to ORD was called back to the gate while taxiing. A passenger alerted a flight attendant about "suspicious activity," the flight attendant then told the pilot who took the plane back to the terminal. TSA removed all of the passengers, luggage was re-checked by TSA and the plane departed after they were cleared by TSA. (foxbaltimore.com) More...

Dutch Government Ends CBP Pre-Clearance Talks

On Tuesday the Dutch government said that talks with US Customs and Border Patrol about installing "Pre-clearance" at Amsterdam Schipol Airport have ended, citing the travel ban President Trump issued recently. CBP Pre-clearance allows passengers on international flights bound for the US to be cleared by customs at their point of departure, as opposed to their arrival destination in the US. This allows the inbound flight to be treated as any other domestic flight, allowing passengers… (uk.reuters.com) More...

French ATC Strike Bringing Widespread Delays to Europe

Sunday, French Air Traffic Control workers went on strike protesting a cap on recruitment and a lack of investment in employee systems. The strike is causing widespread cancellations for flights destined to different airports throughout France and flights routed across France. Those flights now need to be rerouted which is straining ATC stations in other countries. Rumors are also circulating that the strike will continue into the beginning of the business week. (news.sky.com) More...

UK Airport Commission Backs Heathrow for a Third Runway

The heated competition for a new runway between London's Gatwick Airport and Heathrow changed dramatically today as a long awaited UK Airports Commission report recommends Heathrow for a new runway. (www.bbc.com) More...

CEO of Delta, Richard Anderson, to Retire

Richard Anderson, CEO of Delta, will retire in May. Current President, Ed Bastian, will step into the role of CEO. Richard Anderson's career at Delta will be remembered by the purchase of a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic, as well as the purchase of an oil refinery. He has been able to raise profits for the airline, negotiate solid agreements with employees and has consistently improved the airlines on-time percentage. (abcnews.go.com) More...

United to Start SFO-TLV, AKL and Increase Frequency to Xi'an

United announced new routes from San Fransisco today. Tel Aviv, Israel and Auckland, New Zealand will see thrice-weekly service beginning March 30, 2016 and July 1, 2016, respectively. Auckland will expand to daily service in October 2016. Xi'an, China will see thrice weekly service starting in May for the summer season. All three routes will be served on United's 787-9. Currently, United has 22 Dreamliners in its fleet and expects to take delivery of three more by the end of 2015. (newsroom.united.com) More...

Qatar Airways Announces Service to Las Vegas, Rio De Janeiro, Canberra and Dublin

Qatar Airways recently announced the launch of a variety of new destinations, including Las Vegas, Rio De Janeiro, Canberra and Dublin. These routes add to a large number of routes Qatar Airways will begin service to in 2017, including Auckland, which will take the distinction of the world's longest flight. (airwaysmag.com) More...

Air France to Start A380 Service Between Paris and Mexico City

Air France will start sending its A380 from Paris to Mexico City starting 3 times a week in January. Come March, that will increase to daily service. This marks the first scheduled A380 service among any Latin American or South American country. (corporate.airfrance.com) More...