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Italian carrier Neos has suspended its Amritsar-Milan-Toronto route indefinitely due to “international geopolitical instability,” which has caused bookings to plummet. As a result, low load factors have made the route economically unsustainable, so Neos will now be absent from Canada entirely pending further notice. The airline made its entrance to the transatlantic market less than four years ago with a direct service between Milan Malpensa Airport (MPX) and New York JFK International Airport (JFK) launching in November 2021, served by its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. Neos Suspends Boeing 787 Flights To Toronto Credit: Simple Flying According to the airline’s website, the…

In the wake of Iceland’s Play ceasing operations and Swedish carrier Braathens filing for bankruptcy, the Group CEO of Ryanair explicitly states he believes carriers such as easyJet and Wizz, among other carriers in the continent, are in serious trouble. While known for his outspoken views and comments, one thing Michael O’Leary knows for sure is the business of running an airline. Ryanair itself, having made considerable changes in its network recently, it appears that all three significant low-cost carriers within Europe are going through their own challenges. Strong Statements From Ryanair Group CEO Credit: Tom Boon In a recent interview…

Despite increased political tensions between the two neighboring countries in recent years, transborder traffic to the United States of America remains a key market for Canadian flag carrier Air Canada. Indeed, data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, shows that it has scheduled a grand total of 10,356 flights on routes to and from the US this month, offering 1,213,760 seats and 1,345,171,933 ASMs. However, this aspect of the Star Alliance founding member’s operations is dominated by regional jets, with only 4,175 of these flights, or around 40.3%, being marketed as mainline Air Canada flights. Here, the Airbus A220, A320,…

It was reported by AIN back in July, that Boeing had reached a major developmental milestone on the 777X project, and finally started series production of the 777-8F freighter variant. Preparing a new aircraft for service is a slow and careful process, as many construction procedures are being executed for the first time. There is also the matter of certification, so there is still a small window before the first Boeing 777-8F is delivered. However, with this new highly anticipated freighter preparing to make its debut, orders have started to flow in. Boeing’s competitor, Airbus, also has a revolutionary freighter…

Boeing’s long-awaited 777X is expected to be a game changer in modern aviation. However, given its continued delays, fleet renewal and expansion plans from many of the world’s largest airlines are heading into a tailspin. The 777X, assembled at the Boeing Everett Factory outside of Seattle, Washington, continues to be tested and has yet to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. The 777X was first launched in 2013, but only took its first test flight in 2020. From there, airlines have experienced delay after delay, and now the industry is only expecting to see the first delivery of the type…

IAG-owned Iberia has introduced another transatlantic service operated by its Airbus A321XLR narrowbody aircraft. The Spanish airline has debuted its regular transatlantic flight to Latin America using the long-range single-aisle jet. The flight connected Madrid (MAD) with Santo Domingo (SDQ) in the Dominican Republic, marking the airline’s regular entry into the Latin American market with the long-range single-aisle jet. It is worth noting that Iberia launched its flights to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico, two weeks before beginning regular service to Santo Domingo. While San Juan is located in the Caribbean and shares strong cultural and linguistic ties with Latin…

Aero Linx: International Cessna 170 Association The International Cessna® 170 Association (TIC170A) was formed in 1969. We have over 1,000 members who own more than 850 aircraft. “Preserving and promoting a truly classic aircraft” requires time, talent, and resources. It took foresight to form the association back in 1969 to share information about flying and maintaining the Cessna® 170. Members have spent many hours gathering data and sharing information through publications, conventions, fly-ins, and internet forums.

Pilot… Attempted To Enter The Right Side Of The Aircraft And Inadvertently Sat On The Throttle Control Analysis: Security camera video footage showed the pilot fuel the powered parachute and then start the engine. The pilot then attempted to enter the right side of the aircraft and inadvertently sat on the throttle control, bending it into the “full throttle” position. The pilot was never strapped into the seat with the four-point restraint system and the aircraft departed across the airport. The aircraft entered a grass field, impacted terrain, cartwheeled, and the pilot was ejected. The aircraft came to rest upright,…

"This contract represents a huge ‘win’ for the entire CH-53K team. The contract allows Sikorsky to bundle purchase orders from suppliers to achieve better pricing and pass the savings on to the government, giving us the ability to provide dependable delivery to the fleet and a consistent and predictable timeline for the transition from the CH-53E to the CH-53K." Source: Col. Kate Fleeger, Program Manager of the H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Office (PMA-261), discussing how the US Marine Corps has signed a nearly $11 billion contract with Sikorsky for the delivery of up to 99 CH-53K King Stallions over…

While best known for its commercial products, Airbus is also one of the world’s leading military aircraft manufacturers, which includes combat aircraft, transports, refuelers and helicopters. While its defense portfolio is narrower and more focused compared to other global defense companies, Airbus Defense and Space is the largest military aircraft producer in Europe and sees strong export demand for its products. The defense division has undergone significant restructuring in recent months to adapt to changing market conditions, cutting thousands of jobs amid a wider reorganization. Despite the company being dwarfed in size by rivals such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and…