The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed Mammen Tharakan as its next director general, with the aviation executive set to take over from Glyn Hughes in August 2026. Tharakan succeeds Hughes, who has led the global air cargo association since 2021 and will retire following a transition period designed to ensure a smooth handover. […]
![Where Can You Fly Now? 11 Can’t-Miss Nonstop Routes Launching This Week [Full List]](https://static0.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/qatar-airways-mock-up.png "Where Can You Fly Now? 11 Can’t-Miss Nonstop Routes Launching This Week [Full List]")
Welcome to my 216th weekly routes article! Only 40+ links started in the examined period, and only asmall selectionis included in this article. Six mini-stories were chosen; all the services launched between July 14 and 21. You can see the last jam-packed edition here.
Alaska Airlines has announced that it has selected the Boeing 737-800 to replace the inter-island 717-200s that currently operate under the Hawaiian Airlines banner. These rear-engined twinjets have been a perfect fit for the short and sharp rotations that characterize inter-island flying, but it is no secret that they aren’t getting any younger. As such, […]
GE Aerospace company Unison has signed a 15-year agreement with Lufthansa Technik that will make the MRO provider its exclusive authorised service provider in Europe for CFM LEAP engine ignition systems. The agreement, which was announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, gives Lufthansa Technik responsibility for MRO services covering the ignition systems of CFM […]
A United Airlines flight bound for Phoenix made an unusual detour late Monday night, landing not at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport but at Luke Air Force Base, a military outpost roughly 25 miles to the west. The reason for the diversion was a minimum fuel emergency as violent storms swept through the Phoenix Valley, […]
Turkish Airlines has signed a contract with CAE for five full-flight simulators and two flight training devices as the carrier expands its pilot training capacity to support long-term fleet growth. Announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement also includes options for two additional full-flight simulators. The new equipment will be installed at Turkish […]
Turbulence is one thing that most passengers dread and is certainly on the increase due to climate change and other factors. Cabin Crew and flight attendants are well-rehearsed in safety procedures and often deal with turbulence on an almost daily basis. Often it can be predicted, but sometimes can happen out of the blue, and […]
Pratt & Whitney Canada has signed a nearly five-year agreement with Emerald Airlines to provide comprehensive MRO services for the PW127M engines powering the airline’s ATR 72-600 fleet. The contract, which runs through 2030, provides Emerald Airlines with long-term engine maintenance support and predictable operating costs. Most maintenance work will be carried out at Pratt […]
![2:45 AM Red-Eye: Southwest Airlines’ 5 Worst Flights To Avoid Revealed [Map]](https://static0.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/244-southwest-airlines-boeing-737-700-avi-johnson-_-shutterstock-1.jpg "2:45 AM Red-Eye: Southwest Airlines’ 5 Worst Flights To Avoid Revealed [Map]")
Southwest Airlines recently scheduled its latest departure time to date, a 2:45 AM flight from Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL). The westbound overnight service, which the carrier describes as a “reverse red-eye,” was announced as part of its spring 2027 schedule and will be Southwest’s first overnight flight […]
![Iberia Eyes New Nonstop Flights To These 4 Major US Cities [Map]](https://static0.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pope-airbus-a320-iberia.jpg "Iberia Eyes New Nonstop Flights To These 4 Major US Cities [Map]")
Iberia appears to be evaluating four additional nonstop routes between Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) and the United States as the Spanish flag carrier continues its rapid North American expansion. A newly circulated planning map indicates that the airline is studying service to Atlanta, Detroit, Seattle, and Las Vegas, complementing an already growing transatlantic network from […]