ROUTESDec 31, 1969Vietnam Airlines Operates Repatriation Flights to the US, Canada, and EuropeAmid COVID-19, many foreign governments are looking to evacuate citizens back to their home country. Foreign governments charter aircraft from their national carrier(s) known as repatriation flights. According to sources, foreign governments are doing this by chartering Vietnam Airlines to fly to more than 10 countries, rescuing citizens stuck in the country due to the international travel ban.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Three Passenger Air Canada Planes Transformed into Cargo AircraftAir Canada announced this morning that they will transform three of their Boeing 777-300ERs into temporary cargo aircraft to transport vital supplies into Canada. The first aircraft is complete, with the next two aircraft being transformed soon. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969New JAL Special Livery Designed in Commemoration for the Tokyo 2020 OlympicsMATSUSHIMA, JPN - Last Friday, a Boeing 787 operated by Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airlines (ANA) delivered the Olympic fire after a long journey from Greece. The aircraft, a special painted Dreamliner nicknamed "Tokyo 2020 Go" is a former JAL special livery jet with the registration JA837J. Before the unique Olympic Torch Relay design, Japan Airlines operated this aircraft with a special painting dedicated to the Japanese cartoon character: Doraemon. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969ANA Orders 20 787s to Replace Domestic 777sAccording to multiple sources, ANA (Al Nippon Airways) has committed to buying 20 of Boeing's 787 aircraft, a move that will put ANA's 787 fleet count above 100. This USD $5B is composed of 11 787-10s, four 787-9s, and five 787-8s.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969The Most Family Friendly Airlines of 2020Lastminute.com just released their list of the most Family Friendly Airlines of 2020. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Air Canada 767 Makes Successful Emergency Landing in MadridAn Air Canada Boeing 767 had to make an emergency landing earlier today when it had an engine failure on takeoff. Air Canada Flight 837 began to circle the Spanish capital, releasing fuel to decrease landing weight. After nearly four hours, the aircraft finally landed back at Madrid-Barajas International Airport.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969ANA and Singapore Airlines to form a JVANA and Singapore Airlines to form a Joint Venture. What are the details?Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969First Fully Electric Commercial Aircraft Takes FlightThe world's first fully electric commercial flight flew recently. This article provides some information about it.Read More →
