Category: Airlines

Airbus Suspends Production

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Airbus yesterday has published a statement mentioning that it is stopping its production for four days. Explosion of Corona Virus infection across Europe triggered this temporary measure. Airbus intends to put in place precautionary measures for prevention of infection to its staffs during this period. Airbus also mentioned that it is seeking government aid owing to the extensive impact of COVID-19 in global aviation. Meanwhile, Boeing must be taking a sigh of relief. Airlines who have been waiting release of B737 Max. for expansion of sectors are now retracting the…

American Airlines Decides to Phase Out 757

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American Airlines has published a statement on its decision to phase out all of its 757 fleet by the end of 2021. The airlines, one of the largest existing operator of the fleet has been eyeing for replacement of its 757 aircrafts with newer more fuel efficient fleet like the A321 LR. Currently, American Airlines operates 20 B757s with average fleet age of 17 years. As reported, the phase out shall commence as early as May 2020 and shall be staged till the end of 2021. The decision comes at…

Understand the Freedoms of Air

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If you are a professional working in the aviation sector, you will come across the term- Freedom of Air every once a while. Have you ever wondered what is it? Freedoms of air is representation of the rights to carry passengers in international sectors. Each freedom stands for one unique scenario of right. To understand it better, imagine an airline ABC having operating base in Kathmandu, Nepal operating flights to Bengaluru, India and Colombo, Sri-Lanka. Consider the following scenarios: Scenario A- The First Freedom Airline ABC is operating one flight…

What is Ghost Flight?

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With the outbreak of corona virus in Europe, aviation enthusiasts are coming across a new term: Ghost flight. What actually is it? Ghost flying actually refers to flying an airplane in a commercial flight without passengers. For instance, if Air France flies from Charles de Gaulle (IATA: CDG), Paris to Heathrow (IATA: LHR), London without a single passenger, it Perplexed!!! Lets make it simple. The Slots Airlines round the world fly different routes daily. every airline needs to receive two basic permits before it commences an international flight. First one…