India’s Akasa Air Reportedly Looking To Raise Up To $400 Million
Summary Akasa Air is reportedly seeking additional funding of up to $400 million to increase its value from $650 million to $1 billion. Per the current shareholding structure of Akasa…
Qantas Receives 1st A330-200P2F Conversion
Summary Qantas has received its first converted A330-200P2F. The aircraft underwent a long conversion process in Germany. It will be operated by Express Freighters for the Australia Post. SIMPLEFLYING VIDEO…
Rex Receives Ninth Boeing 737-800 To Expand Domestic Network
Summary Rex continues to expand its fleet of Boeing 737s, adding a ninth domestic jet just in time for the launch of a new route between Adelaide and Brisbane. The…
Alliance Air’s Latest Regional Flight On ATR 42
Summary Alliance Air will launch a new route between Amritsar and Kullu in North India, reducing travel time from several hours by road to just 55 minutes by flight. The…
Why Hundreds Of Southwest Airlines Crewmembers Picketed In Denver Last Week
Summary Southwest Airlines flight attendants and pilots are conducting informational picketing to protest the decay in the company's culture and the inadequate solutions offered after the December 2022 meltdown. The…
Ryanair Refuses To Cancel Flights Despite London Gatwick ATC Shortage
Summary Ryanair is pushing back against Gatwick Airport's request to reduce flights due to air traffic controller shortages caused by COVID-19 cases and medical leave. The airline claims that ongoing…
Niger Bans Air France & All Other French Aircraft From Its Airspace
Summary The Republic of Niger has banned all French aircraft, including Air France, from operating in its airspace, reflecting the wishes of the people. Air France suspended flights to Niger,…
The Airlines That Have Flown Both The Airbus A380 & The Boeing 747
Summary Some airlines, such as Air France and ANA, have operated both the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 in their fleets at some point in history. Lufthansa is one of…
How The 1st Emirates Airbus A380 Was Turned Into Keyrings
Summary The first Emirates Airbus A380 was scrapped and turned into keyrings by Falcon Aircraft Recycling, with over 23,500 tags made. The process involved deconstructing the jet at Dubai World…
Air Canada Orders Up To 30 Boeing 787-10 Widebody Aircraft
Summary Air Canada has placed a firm order for 18 Boeing 787-10 aircraft and has the option for 12 more, making it one of a few carriers to operate all…