On 5 March, Vietnam Airlines commemorated its 30th anniversary of direct flights between Vietnam and Australia, an event that coincided with the official visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-level delegation to Australia. The occasion was also marked by welcoming the airline’s 6 millionth passenger on this route. The airline, which
Scoot announces six Southeast Asian destinations for its new Embraer E190-E2 fleet
Scoot, the budget airline subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Group, has officially announced the first six destinations in Southeast Asia that will be served by its upcoming fleet of Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, starting May 2024. These destinations include two new additions, Koh Samui and Sibu, along with existing locations such as Hat Yai, Kuantan, Krabi, and
Ethiopian Airlines takes a leap into the future with Boeing 777X fleet expansion
Ethiopian Airlines Group has embarked on a significant expansion of its widebody fleet by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing, the world’s leading aerospace company. This agreement, announced on March 5, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marks the airline as the first African customer for the highly fuel-efficient 777X passenger jet, comprising
American Airlines broadens its fleet with major aircraft orders from Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer
Fort Worth, Texas has been the scene of a significant announcement from American Airlines indicating its purchase of 260 new aircraft, comprising 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10, and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft. These orders also encompass options and purchase rights for an additional 193 aircraft, demonstrating American Airlines’ investment in expanding its
Turkish Airlines marks a significant milestone with its first flight to Melbourne
Turkish Airlines has achieved a landmark moment in its 90-year history by landing in Melbourne for the first time, establishing a direct route to Istanbul and providing access to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This new service positions Melbourne as Turkish Airlines’ 346th destination, marking the first Australian city to be included in its
To commemorate the tenth anniversary of its Austin to London Heathrow flights, British Airways is introducing a unique culinary celebration. Beginning March 3, 2024, the airline has partnered with the famous Franklin Barbecue of Austin to offer its Club World customers flying from Austin to London a taste of Texas with an exclusive BA-B-Q sauce,
