Tag: Aviation
Dec 31, 1969 United to Drop ExpressJet From Contract ExpressJet, a regional airline that flies under United Express, will be dropped by United. This means ExpressJet will not having any aircraft, forcing them to cease operations. Read More →
TRIP REPORTS Dec 31, 1969 The Ultimate IAD Spotting Guide (2020 Edition) Bet there's a spot here you didn't know about! Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Washington Dulles Airport to Close Runway 1R/19L Until September Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some airports have took this opportunity to help renovate or grow their airport facilities.  Washington Dulles International Airport will close their Runway 1R/19L according to the FAA until September 3, 2020. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 31, 1969 Mexico's Interjet Thrown Lifeline With $150 Million Investment Mexico's Interjet had been bound to fail despite the disastrous effects the Coronavirus had on Mexican (and worldwide) aviation. However, in these trying times for the airline, an investment group has thrown the failing low-cost carrier a lifeline in the form of a $150 million investment, in order to make Interjet "the most important airline in Mexico." Will the plans of these investors be realized, or do you think Interjet will eventually go under? Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Canada's Nolinor Aviation Launches New Quebec-based Leisure Airline Canada's Nolinor Aviation has hinted at a "new division with a new name, a new mission and a stunning new livery design" on multiple posts across social media. Now that the carrier's ambitions have finally been revealed, let's explain them in this article. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Air Canada Announces Domestic Route Closures Air Canada announces the closure of 30 domestic routes, along with suspending operations at 8 airports. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Air France to Cut 6,500 Jobs by 2022 According to multiple sources, Air France "aims to present a plan to trade unions to cut just over 6,500 jobs over the next two years." In addition to the 6,500 employees set to be released, which includes pilots, flight attendants, and ground staff, HOP! which is a small airline that is owned by and part of Air France, plans to cut around 1,000 jobs. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 EasyJet Closes Bases and Cuts Staff The U.K. based budget airline, EasyJet, has announced they will close their bases and may cut 30% of its pilots. Read More →
STORIES Dec 31, 1969 What It's Like Volunteering at an Aviation Museum This is personal experience from working at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It's an amazing experience, and most of the planes still fly! Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 British Airways Under Fire Due to New Employment Policies British Airways is now under fire for the way it wants to approach employment during Covid-19, which includes firing around 12,000 employees and downgrading the terms and conditions of other employees. Read More →