The Future of Aviation
WEBMutumba. February 16, 2023. DALLAS — The air travel industry is focused on overcoming the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic while shaping the future of air travel. The main issue facing aviation going forward is not its capacity to expand, but rather the capacity to expand both financially and sustainably in a post-pandemic world.
Exploring the Five Freedoms of the Air - Airways
WEBNov 17, 2023 · DALLAS — On December 7, 1944, representatives from fifty-two nations convened in Chicago to engage in discussions and authorize the legal framework that would shape the future of aviation. As a result of this meeting, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was established. The ICAO members subsequently formulated a set of five freedoms that each participating country should ...
Ready for Takeoff: Aircraft Facts You Should Know - Airways
WEBDec 26, 2023 · Lufthansa Boeing 747-8I D-ABYT in Retro Livery. Photo: Alberto Cucini/Airways 6. A Boeing 747 Uses Less Gasoline Than Your Car Does. Currently utilized primarily for cargo operations to make room for more fuel-efficient passenger aircraft such as the Airbus A321neo family or the Boeing 737 MAX series, the Boeing 747 consumes approximately 1 gallon of gasoline per second, equating to 5 gallons ...
Airways Top 10 Largest Passenger Aircraft
WEBSep 3, 2023 · American Airlines (AA) and NH are the two largest operators of Boeing 787s. The Boeing 787-8 can carry 381 passengers; the Boeing 787-9 can carry 420 passengers; and the longest variant, the Boeing 787-10, can carry 440 passengers. Turkish Airlines TC-JOL Airbus A330-300 | Photo: Alberto Cucini/Airways. 6.
The US Airline Industry: an Atypical Oligopoly - Airways
WEBJan 20, 2023 · We could argue that the US domestic airline industry represents an oligopoly where four carriers' combined market share totals two-thirds of the domestic market (in aggregate), but no carrier exceeds 20% of the market share. According to Statistica.com, the big four in 2021 include AA, Southwest Airlines (WN), DL, …
July 2023 Aviation Recovery: A Tale of Tenacity
WEBRanabhat. August 27, 2023. DALLAS — The commercial aviation industry continued its steadfast journey toward recovery in July. After the promising strides witnessed in June, airlines worldwide remained committed to navigating the complexities of the post-pandemic landscape. The story of July 2023 is one of resilience, adaptability, and a ...
Why Are Airlines Canceling More Flights? - Airways
WEBExtreme Weather. Weather conditions have exacerbated the current wave of airlines canceling flights. In some instances, this factor has been a matter of poor timing. Storms during the Fourth of July weekend added to the already hectic schedule for many flights. However, extreme weather is becoming a more common obstacle on a larger scale.
Southwest Airlines Launches Montego Bay Nonstop
WEBOctober 11, 2023. DALLAS — Southwest Airlines (WN) has launched a new nonstop flight from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, as confirmed by the Caribbean Journal. This weekly service aims to contribute to Jamaica's anticipated successful autumn tourism season, which has ...
Flying Long-haul on an American Airlines Boeing 787
WEBApr 29, 2023 · Preflight, Boarding. American is located in FCO’s Terminal 3. They operate daily flights to PHL, Dallas (DFW), New York (JFK), and Charlotte (CLT) on the Boeing 787-9 and 777-200ER. None of these flights are overnight - they depart in the late morning and arrive in the early afternoon. AA 719 was scheduled to depart at 10:20 AM but was ...
Global Airlines Adds Three Airbus A380s - airwaysmag.com
WEBJuly 1, 2023. DALLAS - The UK's newest start-up, Global Airlines, has announced that it has added three more Airbus A380s to its fleet. The three superjumbos, purchased for an undisclosed figure, will join the airline's single A380 acquired from the German-based investment company, Doric. The Global Airlines team are now planning their refit ...