Monday, October 26, 2020

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American Eagle ERJ145 Veers Off Runway at Bahamas

Yesterday, an American Eagle Embraer ERJ145 veered off the runway at Freeport Airport, Bahamas.

The aircraft operated by Envoy, registered N674RJ, was performing flight AA4194 from Miami, FL (USA) to Freeport (Bahamas) with 25 passengers and 3 crew onboard.

GeminiJets Airplane Models – OCT 2020 New Release + Discounts

I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! At a depressing time like this, I have found model collecting can really take away some of the stress!

To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up to 25% off and free shipping in the US.

American Airlines To Retire Entire A330 Fleet Immediately

American Airlines has retired all of their 15 Airbus A330-200 fleet with immediate effect. The move has come amidst a fleet simplification in which the airline will only operate the Boeing 737, 777 and 787, as well as the Airbus A320 family.

24 Airbus A320-200s and -300s made up American’s fleet, all of which were previously operated by US Airways. American have already announced retirement of 9 of their A330-300s earlier this year. Most of these aircraft were meant to remain in long-term storage for some time, however, after posting a net Q3 loss of $2.4 billion, American has brought forward their retirement.

The Next Challenge for Aviation: COVID-19 Vaccines

The Christmas season is coming and eventually, when COVID-19 vaccines have passed the essential testing procedures – so will they. The development and production of the vaccine to cure people from COVID-19 is only half the problem. Instead, the bigger problem and challenge will be the global distribution of the 16 billion vaccine doses on […]

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Breaking: Cathay Pacific to Axe Dragon Subsidiary

Cathay Pacific will axe their regional subsidiary, Cathay Dragon, as the coronavirus wreaks havoc on the airline. Additionally, Cathay will eliminate approximately 8500 employees globally as part of a major restructuring. Cathay Dragon (previously Dragonair) operates an extensive short-haul network to India, China, Taiwan, Thailand and Korea. The airline’s parent group has confirmed that most […]

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Singapore Airlines To Fly World’s Longest Non-Stop From Singapore to New York JFK

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will return to New York on 9 November 2020, when it launches non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Operating to JFK International Airport would allow Singapore Airlines to better accommodate a mix of passenger and cargo traffic on its services to New York in the current operating climate. […]

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List of International Travel Bubbles

Travel bubbles – often called corona corridors – will undoubtedly be key in resuming safe but practical international travel. In recent weeks, previously closed countries like Australia, Singapore, the UAE and Japan have begun forming and planning COVID-safe travel corridors. By opening a travel bubble, citizens of each country can travel freely without undergoing quarantine […]

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Risk of COVID-19 Exposure on Planes

United Airlines says the risk of COVID-19 exposure onboard its aircraft is "virtually non-existent" after a new study finds that when masks are worn there is only a 0.003% chance particles from a passenger can enter the passenger's breathing space who is sitting beside them. The study, conducted by the Department of Defense in partnership with United […]

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Video: The Future of A380 Super Jumbo Jet

Covid 19 brought catastrophe to the aviation industry. With fleets grounded and passenger numbers in free-fall, the A380 is now too big and costly to fly.

With a price tag of $445 million, the A380 is one of the most expensive and lavish airplanes ever built. It hasn't been the game changer Airbus had hoped. Last month we saw the last A380 assembled rolled out of assembly line in Toulouse. Production will end with just 251 A380.

I’ve invited Airline Executives, A380 pilot, engineer and consultant to speak about their opinion on the future of the A380.

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