Restarts, New Routes and Possible 737MAX Return
Emirates – A380 on DXB-CAN from 8 August, once weekly. A380 also rostered onto EK241 DXB-YYZ from 16 August
United – planning to resume nearly 30 international routes in September including a new route ORD-TLV. Intends to fly 40% of its domestic flights
The latest news
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Widerøe – in March and April, tiny Norwegian airline became the busiest passenger carrier in Europe. Operating Dash 8 Q400 and E190 fleet. On 23 March had 178 departures, ahead of SAS on 170 and Lufthansa’s 143. Fast-forward to 29 April when Widerøe achieved 194, compared with SAS 91 and Lufthansa 125. The airline operates Public Service Obligation (PSO) routes to many remote communities
Who’s converted an A380 to carry freight?
On 10 July, it was revealed which airline had instigated this project with Lufthansa Technik. The answer is HiFly, an ACMI/charter specialist with bases in Portugal and Malta.
Thirty-five years young!
On 8 July 1985, Ryanair commenced operations with its first flight from Waterford to London Gatwick using an Embraer Bandeirante. Originally named Danren Enterprises, the company was formed in 1984 by Christopher Ryan, Liam Lonergan and Tony Ryan.
The latest news
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Emirates – from 2-15 July, suspending transit services through HKG. Transit services to mainland China remain suspended