American to drop service to three cities in September due to the on-going pilots shortage

American Airlines has announced it will drop American Eagle service to Toledo, OH as well as Ithaca and Islip (Long Island), NY on September 7.

The regional carriers are facing a pilot shortage forcing the parent carrier to make tough decisions.

Fantasy airline liveries we will never see – the artwork of Gianfranco Beting

Flap International Editor Gianfranco Beting has used his editing skills to create these fantasy airline liveries on aircraft types and airlines that were never operated. Breeze has a chance!

All image work is copyright by Gianfranco Beting. Thank you Gianfranco for sharing your talents.

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JetBlue gains permanent slots at London Heathrow Airport, adds new flights to London

JetBlue Airways today announced a series of new milestones related to its growing low-fare London service which further advances the airline’s transatlantic growth and brings even more attractive fares and award-winning service to some of the busiest and most competitive travel corridors in the world. The airline has secured permanent slots at Heathrow, is adding a new Gatwick departure from New York and is improving the airport experience for customers in the United Kingdom.

Securing Slots

JetBlue has received permanent slots at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for flights starting October 29, 2022, which secures the airline’s long-term future at the iconic global hub. Permanent slots allow JetBlue to retain its presence and visibility at the U.K.’s busiest airport as it continues to grow its base of transatlantic travelers. JetBlue appreciates the support of the U.S. Department of Transportation and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with the support provided by the Departments of Commerce and State and our new Ambassador and the entire team at the U.S. Embassy in London.

JetBlue operates from Heathrow’s newest terminal – Terminal 2 – which offers travelers a modern airport experience with access to dozens of shops and restaurants. Heathrow travelers benefit from a variety of convenient ground transportation options including the Heathrow Express and London Underground, which offer rail connections with Central London.

Daily Schedule between New York (JFK) and London Heathrow (LHR) Beginning October 29, 2022 (Eastbound) & October 30, 2022 (Westbound)
JFK – LHR Flight #007	LHR – JFK Flight #20
9:05 p.m. – 9:30 a.m. (+1)	10:45 a.m. – 2:05 p.m.

Growing at Gatwick

JetBlue today also announced is expanding its industry-leading transatlantic service with a third daily flight between New York City and London. Starting October 29, 2022, JetBlue will operate a second daily flight between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The new frequency will complement an existing daily flight between New York and Gatwick, as well as JetBlue’s once daily service between New York and Heathrow. Seats on all new Gatwick flights are on sale later today.

Gatwick is the second busiest U.K. airport and JetBlue operates from the North Terminal, which has a range of passenger facilities including a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Gatwick travelers benefit from a choice of convenient transport options including direct train links to the City of London via Thameslink and to Brighton and other South East Coastal communities via Southern Railway.

Daily Schedule between New York (JFK) and London Gatwick (LGW) Beginning October 29, 2022 (Eastbound) & October 30, 2022 (Westbound)
JFK – LGW Flight #43	LGW – JFK Flight #44
7:47 p.m. – 8:16 a.m. (+1)	12:00 p.m. – 3:04 p.m.

JFK – LGW Flight #3	LGW – JFK Flight #4
9:59 p.m. – 10:22 a.m. (+1)	2:00 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.

New (to) England

JetBlue’s transatlantic expansion in New York comes as the airline prepares to launch all-new London service in its Boston focus city this summer. Service between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Gatwick launches August 4, 2022 and service between Boston and London Heathrow launches September 20, 2022.

Daily Schedule between Boston (BOS) and London Gatwick (LGW) Beginning August 4, 2022 (Eastbound) & August 5, 2022 (Westbound)
BOS – LGW Flight #2104	LGW – BOS Flight #1926
6:37 p.m. – 6:35 a.m. (+1)	12:15 p.m. – 3:02 p.m.

Daily Schedule between Boston (BOS) and London Heathrow (LHR) Beginning September 20, 2022 (Eastbound) & September 21, 2022 (Westbound)
BOS – LHR Flight #1620	LHR – BOS Flight #1621
6:45 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. (+1)	8:25 a.m. – 11:21 a.m.

Between JetBlue’s New York and Boston focus cities, the airline will offer five daily flights between the United Statesand the U.K. JetBlue is the only U.S. carrier to serve both Gatwick and Heathrow, offering customers on both sides of the Atlantic greater choice and convenience. JetBlue’s multi-airport approach in London, with diversified flying at the U.K.’s two busiest airports, has already allowed the airline to grow a meaningful customer base of loyal transatlantic fliers.

Speedier Security

JetBlue today also announced enhanced airport experiences at both Gatwick and Heathrow with new expedited security screening now available to select JetBlue customers. The airline’s Even More Speed option is now automatically included for Mint® customers, Mosaic customers and Mosaic companions traveling on the same reservation, customers who have purchased a Blue Extra fare and for customers who have purchased an Even More® Space seat. To take advantage of this new benefit, customers at Heathrow should follow signs for “Fast Track.” At Gatwick, customers should follow signs for “Premium Security.”

JetBlue flights between the U.S. and London are operated using the Airbus A321LR aircraft with 24 Mint suites, 114 core seats and the sleek and spacious Airspace cabin interior.

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ZIPAIR to drop the “Z” tail logo because of the Russian invasion, will add San Jose, CA

ZIPAIR Tokyo is dropping its Z logo on its aircraft tails because Russia adopted the Z symbol for its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The Z symbol is now associated with war and Russia. The Japanese airline will soon introduce a new revised livery that removes the Z on the tail as it adds a new route to San Jose, CA.

Here is the announcement:

ZIPAIR Tokyo has announced details of the decision to further expand its international network in 2022 at a press conference held in Narita, Japan.

Starting in December 2022, the carrier plans to offer nonstop service between Tokyo Narita and San Jose International Airport, located in Northern California. Concurrently, the carrier`s entire fleet of Boeing 787-8 aircraft will feature a renovated livery to mark the dawn of a new era for ZIPAIR.

Details of Tokyo Narita-San Jose Service

– Planned Launch Date: December 2022
– Reservations will open during the autumn period
– Flights will be subject to relevant government approvals
– Flight schedules and fares will be announced via the carrier`s websiteJohn Aitken, Director of Aviation, Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), says
“We are delighted by this announcement that ZIPAIR plans to join the Mineta San José International Airport family later this year. “ZIPAIR represents a new kind of airline that leverages technology to provide an efficient, more accessible travel experience—a perfect fit for San José and Silicon Valley. We look forward to working with the ZIPAIR team as plans develop for this new nonstop service between SJC and Tokyo-Narita.”

About ZIPAIR`s Renovated Livery

Ever since the establishment of the new low-cost business in July 2018, ZIPAIR has continued to set the standard as the NEW BASIC AIRLINE for air travel. In 2021, ZIPAIR redefined the industry standard by becoming the first Japanese airline to successfully launch a low-cost service over the Pacific to Los Angeles International Airport. ZIPAIR remains committed to its customers to offer convenient travel options heading into the post-COVID era and through the introduction of the renovated livery, the carrier pledges to pursue services that meets the needs of diverse customer groups around the world.

Planned Launch Period for ZIPAIR`s New Livery Aircraft – December 2022

The livery will be renovated in two stages, starting later this month. Newly designed aircraft will be progressively introduced in December 2022 and is expected to be completed by Spring 2023.

Visual

Visual – Decal

About ZIPAIR Tokyo

Established in 2018 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan Airlines, ZIPAIR features a fully customizable travel experience based on an LCC business model. Offering complimentary Wi-Fi for all classes of travel, the carrier operates the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner configured in a 290-seat layout.

One of the few international airlines to provide a contactless inflight experience, ZIPAIR`s self-ordering payment system is accessible to order meals and goods through a personal smartphone or tablet.

Based out of Tokyo Narita, ZIPAIR currently operates to 5 international destinations, including Bangkok, Seoul, Honolulu, Singapore, and Los Angeles.

ZIPAIR has implemented key measures against COVID-19 and is prepared to provide a safe and secure travel experience.

As a standard service, the carrier offers a ZIPAIR Care Kit (mask/alcohol wipe) for each passenger and has applied a sustained antiviral and antibacterial coating inside the aircraft to safeguard customers throughout the flight.

Top Copyright Photo: ZIPAIR Tokyo Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner JA822J (msn 34832) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 956383.

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Air Canada to launch seasonal flights to Bangkok and Mumbai for winter 2022-23

Air Canada announced today the expansion of its international network with the addition of Bangkok, Thailand, the carrier’s first non-stop service to South-East Asia. The airline will also be resuming flights to Mumbai, its second destination in the strategic India market. Air Canada’s seasonal service to Bangkok will operate from its trans-Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport, while the carrier’s Mumbai flights will operate from Torontovia London–Heathrow. Both routes are subject to receiving final government approvals.

The planned service between Vancouver and Bangkok, as well as between Toronto and Mumbai via London–Heathrow, will be operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft featuring three cabins of service for customers to choose from, including lie-flat seats in Signature Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class.

Air Canada is bolstering its international winter offering to the South Pacific region with the return of seasonal service from Vancouver to Auckland, New Zealand, and additional flights to Sydney and Brisbane, Australia. Air Canada is also re-establishing international services to South America with the resumption of routes from Montreal and Toronto to Lima, Peru on a seasonal basis.

Flight	From	To	Days of Week	Departs	Arrives	Aircraft	Season
AC65	YVR (Vancouver)	BKK (Bangkok)	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun	23:00	05:55 +2 days	Boeing 787	Dec. 1 – Apr. 14
AC66	BKK (Bangkok)	YVR (Vancouver)	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun	08:30	06:35	Boeing 787	Dec. 4 – Apr. 17
AC856	YYZ (Toronto)	LHR (London)	Daily	20:30	08:30 +1 day	Boeing 787	Oct. 29- Mar. 24
	LHR (London)	BOM (Mumbai)	Daily	11:10 +1 day	01:40 +2 days
AC855	BOM (Mumbai)	LHR (London)	Daily	04:50	09:20	Boeing 787	Oct. 31- Mar. 26
	LHR (London)	YYZ (Toronto)	Daily	12:00	14:55

Highlights of Air Canada’s resumed and increased international routes for Winter 2022/23 include:

India:

Toronto-Mumbai	Seasonal daily flights resume Oct. 29 via London Heathrow
Toronto-Delhi	Daily flights remain year-round
Vancouver-Delhi	3 weekly flights resume Oct. 1. Outbound flight includes a technical stop in Dublin for operational purposes.
Montreal-Delhi	3 weekly flights remain year-round

South Pacific:

Vancouver-Auckland	3 flights weekly service resume Nov. 10, increasing to 5 flights weekly from Dec.-Mar.
Vancouver-Brisbane	Increases to 5 weekly flights in Dec.
Vancouver-Sydney	Increases to 10 weekly flights for Dec. and Jan.

Peru:

Toronto-Lima	Seasonal 2 weekly flights resume Nov. 4
Montreal-Lima	Seasonal 2 weekly flights resuming Oct. 30

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QANTAS and Airbus joint investment to kickstart Australian biofuels industry

The Qantas Group and Airbus will invest up to US$200 million to accelerate the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Australia in a landmark agreement.

The Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership was signed in Doha today by Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce and Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury ahead of the IATA AGM.

Due to the lack of a local commercial-scale SAF industry, Australia is currently exporting millions of tonnes of feedstock every year, such as canola and animal tallow to be made into SAF in other countries.

The Qantas Group, which has committed to using 10 per cent SAF in its overall fuel mix by 2030, is sourcing SAF overseas, including 15 percent of its fuel use out of London currently and 20 million litres each year for flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Australia from 2025.

Sustainable fuels cut greenhouse gas emissions by around 80 per cent compared to traditional kerosene and are the most significant tool airlines currently have to reduce their impact on the environment – particularly given they can be used in today’s engines with no modifications.

The Qantas and Airbus partnership will provide funding for locally developed and produced SAF and feedstock initiatives. Projects will have to be commercially viable and meet a strict set of criteria around environmental sustainability.

Airbus and Qantas agreed to work together on the sustainability initiative part of the airline’s recently announced orders. These include the A350-1000 to operate ‘Project Sunrise’ non-stop flights from Australia to New York and London and the selection of the A220 and A321XLR under the carrier’s ‘Project Winton’ domestic fleet renewal, as well as lower emission aircraft for its subsidiary Jetstar.

The new fleet will offer a significant reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions of up to 25% from day one and are all already certified for operation using 50% SAF.

The partnership is initially for five years with options to extend the duration. Qantas’ financial contribution to the Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership includes AU$50 million previously committed to research and development of SAF in Australia.

Pratt and Whitney, whose GTF engines were recently selected by Qantas for their new A220 and A320neo family aircraft, is also contributing to the venture. The company supports greater use of cleaner, alternative fuels including SAF, while continually advancing the efficiency of aircraft propulsion technology.

Qantas has started a process of talking to its major corporate customers about their interest in accessing SAF offsets for their organisation’s flying. This input is shaping the design of a programme that could also be extended to individuals in an expansion of the existing offsetting programme Qantas already has in place. This new program is expected to launch later this calendar year.

Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said the investment would accelerate the development of SAF in Australia, creating value for shareholders, while creating jobs and reducing the nation’s dependence on imported fuels.

“The use of SAF is increasing globally as governments and industry work together to find ways to decarbonise the aviation sector. Without swift action, Australia is at risk of being left behind,” Mr Joyce said. “With this investment, Qantas and Airbus are putting our money where our mouth is and betting on the innovation and ingenuity of Australian industry.”

“Aviation is an irreplaceable industry, especially for a country the size of Australia, and one that’s located so far away from so much of the world. Future generations are relying on us to get this right so they too can benefit from air travel.”

“This investment will help kickstart a local biofuels industry in Australia and hopefully encourage additional investment from governments and other businesses and build more momentum for the industry as a whole.”

“It makes a lot of sense for us to put equity into an industry that we will be the biggest customer of. We’re calling on other companies and producers to come forward with their biofuel projects. In many cases, this funding will be the difference between some of these projects getting off the ground.”

“The aviation industry also needs the right policy settings in place to ensure the cost of SAF comes down over time so that the cost of air travel doesn’t rise. We’ve had some encouraging discussions with the incoming Australian Government given their strong focus on emissions reduction and look forward to that progressing.”

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said: “Ensuring a sustainable future for our industry has become the priority for Airbus and we are taking up this challenge with partners across the world and from across all sectors.”

“The increased use of sustainable aviation fuels will be a key driver to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. But we can’t do this without viable industrial systems to produce and commercialise these energy sources at affordable rates and near to key hubs around the world. This is especially true for a country like Australia, which is geographically distant and highly reliant on aviation to remain connected both domestically and internationally.”

“The agreement we are signing with Qantas today reflects the new level of partnership between our two companies and our firmly shared commitment to act as catalysts of change to ensure a bright future for our industry.”

All flights at Brussels Airport cancelled today

Brussels Airport mad this announcement:

Due to the industrial action and the lack of security agents, no flights will depart from Brussels Airport today, Monday June 20. This case of force majeure makes it impossible to guarantee the safety of passengers and staff. This decision is needed to avoid chaotic situations.

Swoop adds the Halifax – Ottawa route, will add six MAX 8s in 2022

Swoop on June 19launched new service from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Ottawa International Airport (YOW).

Swoop flight WO580 departed from Halifax at 4:55 p.m. local time.

Swoop celebrated its first flight in Halifax four years ago, on June 21, 2018, and the airline has significantly grown connectivity over the years. Earlier this summer, Swoop began offering non-stop service between Halifax and Edmonton in addition to existing services to Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Toronto.

Swoop’s fleet of ten Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft will grow to 16 with the addition of six Boeing MAX-8 in summer 2022.

Victorville, California, 15/6/22 SMBC Aviation Capital is pleased to announce the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft (MSN 63976) equipped with two CFM LEAP engines to Swoop. This is the first of six aircraft delivering to Swoop during summer 2022. pic.twitter.com/r7U8rEnAOg

— SMBC AviationCapital (@SMBCAVIATION) June 15, 2022

LATAM projects operation of 74% for June, and resumes domestic routes in Peru and Brazil

LATAM group projects a passenger operation of up to 74% for June (measured in available seat kilometers – ASK) compared to the same month in 2019 (pre-pandemic scenario). The group will also begin operations between Puerto Maldonado and Cusco, in Peru, and will resume three routes from Belém (Brazil) to Macapá, Fortaleza, and Manaus.

LATAM plans to operate approximately 1,123 daily domestic and international flights during June, connecting 133 destinations in 21 countries.

The group’s cargo business has scheduled more than 1,220 flights on cargo freighters. These projections are subject to the evolution of the pandemic in the countries where the group operates.

In May 2022, passenger traffic (measured in revenue passenger kilometers – RPK) was 69.6% in relation to the same period in 2019, based on an operation of 73.1% compared to May 2019 (measured in ASK). As a result, the load factor decreased 4.0 percentage points, reaching 79.6%.

The load factor of cargo operations was 58.0%, which corresponds to an increase of 1.6 percentage points in relation to May 2019.

LATAM Group Operational Estimate – June 2022

(Passenger operations measured in ASK / Cargo operations measured in ATK)

Brazil

80% projected operation (versus June 2019). May 2022 projection reference: 78% 102% domestic and 60% international Total June destinations: 50 domestic (equivalent to 540 daily flights on average) and 19 international Updates: Domestic: Resumption of routes between Belém-Macapá (2 flights/week), Belém-Fortaleza (7 flights/week) y Belém-Manaus (3 flights/week).

Chile

59% projected operation (versus June 2019). May 2022 projection reference: 62% 74% domestic and 46% international Total June destinations: 15 domestic (equivalent to 111 daily flights on average) and 22 international

Colombia

104% projected operation (versus June 2019). May 2022 projection reference: 114% 148% domestic and 58% international Total June destinations: 17 domestic (equivalent to 191 daily flights on average) and 5 international

Ecuador

44% projected operation (versus June 2019). May 2022 projection reference: 41% 122% domestic and 21% international Total June destinations: 8 domestic (equivalent to 39 daily flights on average) and 3 international

Peru

70% projected operation (versus June 2019). May 2022 projection reference: 68% 92% domestic and 62% international Total June destinations: 19 domestic (equivalent to 161 daily flights on average) and 22 international Updates: Domestic: New route – Puerto Maldonado-Cusco (4 flights/week).

Carga

94% projected operation (versus June 2019). May 2021 projection reference: 94% 77% domestic belly and 65% international belly* 163% dedicated freighter

Domestic Spanish-speaking countries

83%

Domestic Brazil

102%

International

55%

Consolidated Total

74%

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The last DeHavilland aircraft departs from Downsview Airport (YZD)

Downsview Airport (YZD) is located in the North York district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The airport started as a basic air field, then became an air force base

YZD has been an assembly and testing facility for Bombardier Aerospace since 1994.

Bombardier has sold the facility.

The last Bombardier/de Havilland Canada aircraft has now departed the airport. The pictured C-FJJA is the original prototype aircraft for the Q400 program.

C-FJJA departed YZD on June 17 bound for Calgary.

This past weekend, our heritage was on full display at Downsview. Together, we united most of the De Havilland Canada aircraft family to celebrate nearly a century of innovation built at Downsview. Thank you, Downsview.

Photos 📸 Andy Cline, Heath Moffat, Gus & Clara Corujo pic.twitter.com/hL90oy9KYB

— De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (@dehavillandAIR) June 15, 2022