In this issue:

• Rescue Flights on Turkey Earthquake - How Airlines and Airports are coping it?
• Scary: Delta Boeing 767 Engine Fire During Mid-Flight
• GeminiJets Airplane Models – Dec22/Jan23 New Release + Discounts
• CEO Talk: Transformation and Strategy of Kuwait Airways
• Firefighting Boeing 737 Air Tanker Crashes in Australia
• Event: Aircraft Interiors and MRO Middle East (AIME-MRO) 2023
• Video: Has Kuwait Airways Changed? New A330neo Flight + Kuwait Visit

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Rescue Flights on Turkey Earthquake - How Airlines and Airports are coping it?

On 6th February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeast Turkey and Syria, followed by at least 20 aftershocks. The disaster has already claimed the lives of over 33,000 people, leaving the region in urgent need of aid and assistance.

This article explores the impact of the earthquake on Turkish airlines and airports, as they work to evacuate victims, operate relief flights, and transport rescue and relief workers to the affected areas.

Amid the chaos, how has the Turkish aviation industry been affected by this disaster?

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Scary: Delta Boeing 767 Engine Fire During Mid-Flight

On 10th February 2023, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 bound for New York was forced to divert to Glasgow Prestwick Airport after one of its engines caught fire mid-air. The Boeing 767-300ER with registration N197DN was performing flight DL209 from Edinburgh to New York-JFK. However, shortly after taking off from Edinburgh, the right-hand engine […]

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GeminiJets Airplane Models – Dec22/Jan23 New Release + Discounts

I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can really take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up […]

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CEO Talk: Transformation and Strategy of Kuwait Airways

I recently met up with the CEO of Kuwait Airways, Mr. Maen Razouqi in his head office talking about the transformation of the Kuwaiti flag carrier, its transformation on fleet, strategy and future direction. Kuwait A330-800neo “Regarding the Airbus A330-800, we overcame the [engine] challenge,” Kuwait Airways CEO Maen Mahmoud Razouqi told Sam Chui´s CEO […]

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Firefighting Boeing 737 Air Tanker Crashes in Australia

On 6th February 2023, a Coulson Aviation Boeing 737 air tanker crashed during a firefighting mission near the Fitzgerald River National Park in Australia. The Coulson Aviation Boeing 737-300 Air Tanker, with registration N619SW, departed from Busselton Airport south of Perth on Australia’s west coast at 03:32 local time to respond to a fire in […]

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Event: Aircraft Interiors and MRO Middle East (AIME-MRO) 2023

The Biggest Cabin Interior and MRO Gathering in the Middle East Aircraft Interiors and MRO Middle East (AIME-MRO) 2023 is set to deliver its most exciting edition ever featuring world-class products, technologies, enhanced networking opportunities and a host of free-to-attend conferences. What's New For 2023? Opening Times The event will take place at the Dubai […]

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Video: Has Kuwait Airways Changed? New A330neo Flight + Kuwait Visit

I traveled on Kuwait Airways recently to witness the transformation of the airline. I flew on their new A330-800neo from Dubai to Kuwait City. It was a night flight with rainy weather in Dubai and fog in Kuwait. During the flight, I explore both Kuwait Airways Business and Economy class products including the seat and food. Kuwait Airways is a dry airline.

I visited Kuwait Airways' integrated operational control center (IOCC) to see how an airline operates behind the scenes. Then I visited the cabin crew training center to see how the new crew are joining the airline after the pandemic. Next, I tried out the new inflight food. There’s also a Kuwait Airways museum gallery in their headquarter.

I interviewed Kuwait Airways CEO Maen Razouqi on the transformation of the state own carrier. It is not an easy task to transform. Previously it was functioning like a government department, the culture was bigger than the strategy. The airline needs stability and no political interference to succeed. I wish them luck and hope the blue bird will fly high and proud in the sky.

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