Turkish Airlines has one of the world’s most unusual Boeing 777s in its fleet, and the aircraft continues to attract attention for reasons that go far beyond its all-white appearance. Registered as TC-LKF, the jet stands apart from every other 777-300ER operated by the airline thanks to an ultra-dense 492-seat layout. Whilst Turkish Airlines operates […]
Turkish Airlines is betting big on what would be its longest route ever served. The carrier disclosed to Simple Flying exclusively that it plans to launch nonstop flights between Istanbul and Sydney with specially equipped aircraft in 2027!
Air Hong Kong, the all-cargo airline and wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, has signed a lease agreement for an Airbus A330P2F converted freighter, further expanding the Cathay Group’s cargo capacity as it continues to invest in fleet growth. The announcement follows Cathay Cargo’s recent order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters and is intended […]
SriLankan Airlines has implemented Lufthansa Systems’ Lido Flight 4D solution as part of efforts to optimise flight planning, improve fuel efficiency and strengthen operational performance across its network. The airline said the flight planning platform uses route, weather, airspace and aircraft performance data to support dispatchers in making data-driven operational decisions. The implementation extends a […]
Southwest Airlines recently treated some of its passengers to some special inflight entertainment in the form of an onboard concert by the US pop-rock band Plain White T’s. Known all over the world for their hit 2005 single Hey There Delilah, the group has recently enjoyed a resurgence in popularity thanks to their music resurfacing […]
The vast majority of the US Air Force and Air National Guard’s refueling wings are still flying the KC-135 Stratotanker, which was made in the Eisenhower era and is rapidly approaching an average of 70 years in age. Recent midair mishaps and structural wear have also made the KC-135 increasingly risky and complex to operate. […]
American Airlines has been making several adjustments to its network in recent months, adding new routes in some markets while scaling back others. Indeed, just recently, Simple Flying and others reported that the carrier launched nine new routes in a single day. Now, the airline has made another network change, ending flights between Philadelphia and […]
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Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has had a month of expansion, with the operator having launched ten routes already this month, and five more launches scheduled. Overall, the airline will enter July with 15 new routes added to its network. The airline has focused its expansion mostly at Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU).
There was no change to the advisory level. The “Health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Lesotho due to crime and health. Advisory summary Crime Crime is common in Lesotho. Armed robberies and carjackings happen from time to time. Local police may not have enough resources to […]
With the United States of America celebrating its 250th anniversary soon, reports indicate that all flight operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will be grounded for parts of the weekend, due to various events taking place. This includes flyovers, aerial displays, and fireworks planned in the surrounding airspace, which would pose a threat […]