In this issue:
- An ‘Almost New’ Ex-VIP Boeing 787 Will Be Scrapped For Spare Parts
- CEO Talks: SWISS CEO Dieter Vranckx on Fleet Planning and New Routes
- Qatar Airways CEO Teases New First Class and Aircraft Order
- Virgin Atlantic 50% off Award Ticket to the US from 5,000 Miles
- At Least 50 Injured on LATAM Flight to Auckland
- United B737 MAX Veers Off Runway with Gear Collapsed
- United B777 Loses Tire During Takeoff + Announces 3 New Routes
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An ‘Almost New’ Ex-VIP Boeing 787 Will Be Scrapped For Spare Parts
This Boeing 787-8 will become the third-ever commercial aircraft of the type to be dismantled.
CEO Talks: SWISS CEO Dieter Vranckx on Fleet Planning and New Routes
Currently, the flag carrier in Switzerland working to extend the operation of its Airbus A320ceo fleet to cover groundings related to Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues, while also looking at the future of its long-haul fleet with the A350-1000 a potential candidate to join one day. “Regarding the A320ceo lease extensions, we have discussed with our management which aircraft we can extend operation for a few years,” Swiss CEO Dieter Vranckx tells CEO TALKS in an interview at the […]
Qatar Airways CEO Teases New First Class and Aircraft Order
In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Qatar Airways CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said that the carrier plans to launch a new First Class cabin. In addition, the Gulf carrier has also sent out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Airbus and Boeing for a large aircraft order First Class Reveal on the Horizon Previously, Qatar Airways focused primarily on Economy and Business Class experiences. However, Al Meer has reportedly recognized a continuing demand for luxury travel and acknowledged a […]
Virgin Atlantic 50% off Award Ticket to the US from 5,000 Miles
Note: These are time-sensitive deals, therefore, promotional award tickets are subject to availability due to limited seat capacity. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is currently offering a great sale for reward flights, on routes to and from the United States at a flat 50% discount when you book tickets using Virgin points. The 50% discount applies to Economy, Premium, and Upper-Class seats on Virgin-operated flights to the US, which are typically the highest-cost redemptions in terms of taxes and charges. London Heathrow […]
At Least 50 Injured on LATAM Flight to Auckland
On 11th March 2024, at least 50 passengers and crew members were injured on a LATAM Boeing 787 bound for Auckland. The B787 reportedly experienced severe turbulence due to a sudden drop in altitude en route. The Boeing 787-9 with registration CC-BGG was operating flight LA800 from Sydney to Auckland. However, while it was en route to Auckland, it experienced severe turbulence due to a sudden fall of 100 meters mid-air due to an unspecified technical problem. Flight LA800 normally […]
United B737 MAX Veers Off Runway with Gear Collapsed
On 8th March 2024, a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX suffered a landing gear collapse on landing at Houston Intercontinental Airport, causing it to veer off the runway. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 with registration N27290 was performing flight UA2477 from Memphis to Houston Intercontinental with 160 passengers and 6 crew on board. Flight UA2477 landed on Houston’s runway 27 and slowed to taxi speed (about 30 knots) before attempting to turn right off onto the last taxiway, as reported by […]
United B777 Loses Tire During Takeoff + Announces 3 New Routes
On 7th March 2024, a United Airlines Boeing 777 bound for Osaka lost one of its main landing gear tires while taking off from San Francisco. Following the incident, the B777 diverted to Los Angeles for a thorough inspection. The Boeing 777-200ER with registration N226UA was performing flight UA35 from San Francisco to Osaka with 235 passengers and 14 crew members on board. However, shortly after taking off from San Francisco, the B777 lost a tire, which fell in an […]
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