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Philippine Airlines selects A350-1000 for future long haul fleet

Philippine Airlines selects A350-1000 for future long haul fleet

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of nine A350-1000s. Under the Philippine carrier’s Ultra Long Haul Fleet project, the A350-1000 will be operated on non-stop services from Manila to North America, including to the East Coast of the US and Canada.

Virgin Atlantic Ltd 2022 financial results

Virgin Atlantic Ltd 2022 financial results

Virgin Atlantic Ltd (Virgin Atlantic) has released its annual financial results for the year ending 31st December 2022. The results reflect 2022 being a year of recovery and ramp up for Virgin Atlantic as the Covid-19 related challenges were overtaken by a surge in customer demand for travel

Boeing 737 MAX Entry to Service

Boeing 737 MAX Entry to Service

Qatar Airways recently had the opportunity to add a small number of Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft to its fleet, the first of which arrived in Doha on 15 Apr. Since its arrival the aircraft has undergone post-delivery maintenance which has included IFE streaming installation and the aircraft has been used for pilot training almost every day.

SWISS dedicates an Airbus to the Viamala region

SWISS dedicates an Airbus to the Viamala region

As part of its recent 20th anniversary celebrations, SWISS is currently naming 20 of its aircraft after Swiss tourist regions. Following a competition, the Viamala region in Canton Graubünden has won one of the coveted spots.

Steve Johnson Named Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer of American Airlines

Steve Johnson Named Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer of American Airlines

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) announced today that Stephen Johnson has been named Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer. In this expanded role, Johnson will lead and help shape American’s strategic efforts and initiatives across the enterprise and have responsibility for American Eagle and American Airlines Cargo.