Hawaiian Airlines will suspend the Honolulu – Orlando route in September.
The last departure from MCO will be on September 8, 2022.
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Emirates secures its summer flight schedules, will restore its Luton route
Emirates expects a busy summer and is set to operate as scheduled over the peak travel season, including at its 39 European points with its London Stansted route re-starting from August 1, 2022.
With over 24,000 scheduled passenger flights to and from 129 airports around the world for July and August, Emirates has been co-ordinating with its ground handling partners at airports around the world, ensuring they are up-to-date with operational requirements and are prepared to support smooth passenger movement.
Emirates has also worked closely with other stakeholders at Dubai Airport to support its flight schedule and services, provisioning additional resources to ensure efficient operations at the hub, including for transiting passengers. Those visiting Dubai or doing a summer stopover can ease through departures and arrivals with speedy biometrics-enabledย check-points; and utilise various convenient options for mobile, online, home, and self-check in.
The double-decked Emirates A380 aircraft is also being deployed to serve high customer demand at over 30 cities around its network, this includes popular European cities: Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Rome, Paris, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Vienna, and Zurich.
Flight updates and travel advisories: To receive the latest flight updates, customers are encouraged to download the Emirates App or update their contact details by clicking on the โManage My Bookingโ tab on emirates.com. Customers should also check the latest travel requirements and advisories before their journey, and plan to arrive early at check-in, allowing extra time to clear airport formalities.
Dubai summer holidays and stopovers: Dubai is the place to be this season with The Dubai Summer Surprises, one of the cityโs major shopping and entertainment events, running a packed line-up of events, family activities, and shopping promotions. The Emirates boarding pass doubles up as a discount card for the summer until 30 September 2022. Emiratesโ customers can simply show their boarding pass and a valid form of identification to hundreds of retail, leisure and dining outlets to enjoy fantastic discounts throughout Dubai.
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ANA converts two orders for the Boeing 777-9 to Boeing 777-8F freighters, and finalizes its existing purchase agreement for 30 Boeing 737-8s
ANA Holdings today announced that it has reached an agreement with the Boeing Company to convert two orders for the Boeing 777-9 aircraft to Boeing 777-8F cargo aircraft, and finalized its existing purchase agreement for 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
The announcement reflects ANA HD’s plan to further expand its cargo business through securing large freighters and to replace the domestic fleet’s smaller planes with more fuel-efficient aircraft that will serve as the foundation for future growth.
1. Conversion to Boeing 777-8F aircraft
At a meeting of the Board of Directors held today on July 11, 2022, ANA HD decided to convert two of the 20 Boeing 777-9 aircraft that had been initially announced on March 27, 2014, with Boeing 777-8F cargo aircraft. The aircraft will be introduced into service on/after fiscal 2028.
The Boeing 777-8F is a state-of-the-art freighter that has the largest cargo capacity of any twin-engine aircraft, and has reduced CO2 emissions and operational costs that uses less fuel per ton.
2. Finalized purchase agreement of Boeing 737-8 (Boeing 737 MAX series) aircraft
The ANA Group today finalized its agreement for the purchase of Boeing 737-8 aircraft (20 confirmed and 10 optional), which was previously announced on January 29, 2019. The introduction of the aircraft is scheduled to begin in fiscal 2025.
The Boeing 737-8 had been suspended worldwide for approximately 1 year and 9 months due to two accidents. The FAA approved the resumption of operations of this aircraft in November 2020 with modifications to its system that were identified to be factors that led to the accidents and review in the crew training methods. As of today, 46 airlines worldwide have resumed operations of this aircraft, and it has been operating smoothly without any operational issues.
As the latest model in the Boeing 737 series, the Boeing 737 MAX family is equipped with next-generation engines with improved fuel efficiency, and its cutting-edge winglets (Advanced Technology Winglets) are expected to reduce fuel consumption by approximately 15 percent compared to the existing Boeing 737 NG model. The new aircraft will be introduced to replace the Boeing 737-800, which are currently in operation on domestic routes, and will offer a more spacious and comfortable cabin with less noise than the existing model.
ANA Group will continue to achieve the various initiatives in its growth strategy while raising safety as the foundation of its management and at the same time, strive to improve the quality and service for our customers.
Details of the Boeing 777-8F, Boeing 737-8
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Bamboo Airways to fly to London Gatwick
Bamboo Airways will commence weekly service between Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW) starting on October 30, 2022.
The route will be operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
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V-STAR has plans to bring vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft to Australia for regional travel
From The Lead South Australia:
An artist impression of the various vertical take-off and landing aircraft V-STAR is planning on bringing to Australia.
V-STAR has plans to bring vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft to Australia for regional travel, aeromedical and search and rescue services and commercial transport.
While not new โ VTOL technology has been used in military planes like the Harrier Jump Jet for decades โ V-STAR has contracts with overseas commercial operators to introduce aircraft that have the versatility of a helicopter with the range and speed of a traditional fixed-wing aircraft to Australia.
Chief Executive Officer and Founder Tony Laws said the company had options on bringing in a mixed fleet of what is also known as power lift aircraft, including the tilt-rotor AW609 from Italian company Leonardo, which is the first commercially certified aircraft of its type globally.
โThese new aircraft designs will change the way we approach regional travel and transport in Australia,โ Laws said.
โAnywhere we need to get people and equipment quickly and cheaply is where these aeroplanes come in.โ
The tilt-rotor AW609 can be equipped with winching capabilities that would make it suited to search and rescue along Australiaโs coastlines. Photo: Leonardo
Laws said V-STAR was also in partnership with Swiss company Dufour Aviation, which will give the new venture early access to Dufourโs next-generation aircraft called theย Aero3, a tilt-wing hybrid-electric plane.
Dufour is a world leader in aircraft electric propulsion systems and has applied its hybrid electric power systems to the new aircraft designs.
Laws, a pilot with a background in search and rescue, said theย Aero3ย was perfect for emergency services in Australia. The plane, which can hold a stretcher and two medics, can land on almost any helipad and is three times cheaper to operate than a fixed-wing plane and 10 times cheaper than a helicopter.
According to Laws, the hybrid-electric propulsion gives the 2800kg aircraft a range of over 1000km and three hours of endurance.
V-STAR has a partnership with Swiss company Dufour Aviation for its Aero3 tilt-wing hybrid-electric plane.
Dufourโs Chief Commercial Officer Sascha Hardegger said V-STAR Powered Lift Aviation is an Australian player that aspires to bring a unique travel service to regional and metropolitan Australia, utilising the versatility of powered lift aircraft.
โWe are proud to be one of their chosen key manufacturers with an agreement for ourย Aero3ย in the field of emergency services,โ Hardegger said.
V-STAR is also looking at the TriFan 600, being developed by XTI Aircraft in the United States, which is a tilt ducted plane that is an alternative to light business jets and rescue planes. It has a maximum speed of 600kph and a range of 500km, far outdoing any helicopter.
Transport services with planes like the TriFan 600 would mean V-STAR could offer 45minute flights from Adelaide to Pt Lincoln for just $85, Laws said.
The TriFan 600 is a tilt ducted plane being developed by XTI Aircraft in Denver, Colorado.
Adelaide was picked for the V-STAR headquarters because Laws already has a relationship with helicopter service Helistar Aviation at Adelaide Airport that would help start the pilot training and certification needed to introduce power lift aircraft into Australia and the region.
Laws said they are also in discussions with the Government of South Australia about a trade delegation in 2023 to look at Australian first trials and the possibility of advanced manufacturing based in Adelaide.
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Boeing to showcase newest jets and advances in sustainable and autonomous aviation at Farnborough Airshow
Boeing will fly the newest and largest members of its 737 MAX and 777X airplane families at the Farnborough International Airshow this month and present new tools in the push toward more sustainable and autonomous flight.
The 737-10, making its international debut, will join the 777-9 in the daily flying and static display. The airplanes, each one the most fuel-efficient in its class, will fly to the show on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel, which Boeing sees as a major lever for further reducing carbon emissions. The company also will unveil a modeling tool that will provide actionable insights on strategies the aviation industry can use to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Another decarbonization strategy is electric propulsion and Boeing’s joint venture Wisk Aero will make the European debut of its all-electric vertical-takeoff-landing (eVTOL) air taxi. The “Cora” development vehicle is pilotless, helping to advance autonomous capabilities in aviation. Boeing will highlight other autonomous capabilities at the show, including its MQ-25 uncrewed aerial refueler and Airpower Teaming System (ATS).
“In the four years since the last Farnborough Airshow, the world has seen the critical social and economic role that aerospace and defence plays. We are excited to reconnect with our colleagues at Farnborough as we address together the need for a more sustainable future and take concrete steps to enable innovation and clean technology,” said Sir Michael Arthur, president of Boeing International. “We look forward to sharing the progress we are making.”
Below are some of Boeing’s highlights scheduled for the airshow starting on July 18, 2022.
Commercial Airplanes
The 737-10 (above) will be on the show grounds July 18-21. The largest member of the 737 MAX family will provide operators with more capacity, greater fuel efficiency and the best per-seat economics of any single-aisle airplane. The 737 MAX family, which has received more than 3,300 net orders, leverages advanced aerodynamic design and highly-efficient engines to reduce fuel use and emissions 20% and the noise footprint 50% compared to airplanes they replace.
The 777-9, which is the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet, will be at the airshow July 18-20. Based on the most successful twin-aisle airplane โ the 777 โ and advanced technologies from the 787 Dreamliner family, the 777-9 will deliver 10% better fuel use, emissions and operating costs than the competition. The 777X family has more than 340 orders from leading operators around the world.
Defense, Space & Security
Boeing’s exhibit will highlight its highly capable military helicopters, including the CH-47 Chinook and AH-64 Apache, and mobility and surveillance aircraft such as the P-8A Poseidon, E-7 Wedgetail and KC-46A Pegasus.
Boeing also will display some of its newest, most digitally-advanced programs, including the T-7A Red Hawk trainer and ATS. In addition, the U.S. Department of Defense corral is expected to display the FA-18E/F, F-15E, P-8A, AH-64E and CH-47F.
Global Services
Boeing will highlight its customer-centric services business that is focused on keeping the world’s fleet flying safely, efficiently and sustainably by pairing OEM expertise with data-driven innovation. This includes showcasing parts, modifications, digital, sustainment, and training solutions offerings, as well as an expansive global supply chain, maintenance and logistics network.
Sustainability
Boeing will present its vision for a sustainable aerospace future that is grounded in collaboration, technical research, data and extensive testing of technologies including sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen and electric power.
Autonomy
Boeing will highlight autonomous platforms such as MQ-25, ATS, and Wisk Aero’s Cora.
The company is building on decades of engineering experience to accelerate autonomous capabilities, which can enable sustainable and accessible modes of transportation as the world confronts a growing population and aging infrastructure. Boeing has made significant investments in California-based Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S. Wisk’s configuration is an important differentiator within the eVTOL market as the independence of its lift and thrust rotors is expected to support simplicity and certification of the go-to-market vehicle.
Photo: Boeing.
Akasa Air receives its Air Operator Certificate, will launch operations this month
Akasa Air, Indiaโs newest airline, on July 7 received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.
The grant of the AOC is the final step of a comprehensive and rigorous process laid down by the DGCA and marks the satisfactory completion of all regulatory and compliance requirements for the airlineโs operational readiness.
Following the governmentโs initiative to usher in a new era of digitisation, Akasa Air is proud to be the first airline whose end-to-end AOC process was conducted using the governmentโs progressive eGCA digital platform. The process concluded with the airline having successfully conducted a number of proving flights under the supervision of the countryโs aviation regulator.
Akasa Air, whose airline code is QP, received its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on June 21, 2022.
Later this month, the airline will commence commercial operations with two aircraft, subsequently adding to its fleet, every month. By the end of the fiscal year 2022-23, the airline will have inducted 18 aircraft and thereafter 12-14 aircraft every 12 months, which will make up its order of 72 delivered over five years.
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The Government of Canada and air industry continue efforts to reduce congestion at Canadian airports
Transport Canada issued this statement:
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, and the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, issued this update today on progress being made by the Government of Canada and industry partners to reduce wait times and congestion at Canadian airports.
Meetings that took place this week
- On Monday, July 4, Minister Alghabra met with the CEO of Air Canada. They discussed current and planned actions being taken by industry to quickly bring on more employees and to bolster core operations to better respond to the challenges of rapidly increasing demands.
- On Thursday, July 7, Minister Alghabra was joined by the CEO of Air Canada for a tour of the company’s Systems Operation Control Centre.
- Later that day, the Minister, accompanied by the CEO and staff of WestJet, visited WestJet’s operation centre at Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
- Transport Canada continues to meet regularly with Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), airports, and airlines alongside the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and NAV CANADA to find solutions to address bottlenecks affecting travel.
Actions taken
The Government of Canada and air industry partners continue to make significant efforts to add resources and streamline processes to ease congestion and help keep travellers moving, including:
CATSA staff:
- Since April, close to 1,200 CATSA screening officers have been hired across Canada. With this, the number of screening officers at Toronto Pearson International Airport and Vancouver International Airport is now over 100 percent of the targeted requirements for this summer based on projected traffic.
New task force:
- Prime Minister Trudeau announced on June 25, 2022, the creation of a new task force to improve the processing of passports and immigration applications, as well as to monitor the situation at Canadian airports.
CBSA:
- CBSA is maximizing officer availability and additional Student Border Services Officers are now at work.
- The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is working with CBSA to make available additional kiosks and eGates at Toronto Pearson International Airport customs hall areas.
Suspension of mandatory random testing at airports:
- Mandatory random COVID-19 testing will remain temporarily suspended at all airports, for travellers who qualify as fully vaccinated, until mid-July, when the random testing will return, and tests will be completed outside of the airports.
New resource for passengers:
- The Canadian Transportation Agency has developed a new information resource to help passengers who are experiencing flight cancellations, delays or lost luggage issues during their travel.
ArriveCAN compliance:
- On June 27, Transport Canada updated its Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19 to enable the department to impose additional obligations on airlines that have repeated cases of the same flight occurring with high levels of ArriveCAN non-compliance. These additional obligations, including the need to report potential non-compliances shortly after take-off, will support the Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) continuing enforcement efforts on non-compliant travellers, particularly those who refuse to come into compliance.
ArriveCAN improvements:
- The Government of Canada continues to make improvements to ArriveCAN so it is faster and with additional features for travellers to use.
Progress
The actions we’ve taken since the beginning of May have yielded some gains:
- During the week of June 27 to July 3, Canada’s airports continued to see about 80 percent of passengers screened by CATSA within 15 minutes, despite higher passenger numbers.
- Toronto Pearson International Airport, Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport maintained the gains made since the beginning of May, with 79 percent, 90 percent and 85 percent of passengers screened within 15 minutes, respectively.
- At Montreal Trudeau International Airport, about 70 percent of passengers were screened within 15 minutes. The proportion of passengers waiting 30 minutes or more remains very low, at below two percent.
We are making progress, but challenges remain. A significant number of travellers continue to face travel delays, flight cancellations and issues with airport check-in and baggage services. We continue to take action with air industry partners to reduce the delays in the travel system and update Canadians on our progress.
Icelandair reports its June capacity was 77% of its June 2019 capacity
Icelandair reported on its traffic in June:
In June 2022, the total number of Icelandairโs passengers continued to increase and was 431 thousand compared to 94 thousand in June 2021 and 316 thousand in May this year. The total capacity in June was 77% of June 2019 capacity.
The number of passengers on international flights was 407 thousand compared to 72 thousand in June 2021 and 291 thousand in May this year. The number of passengers to Iceland was 176 thousand and from Iceland around 57 thousand. Via passengers were 174 thousand or 43% of the total number of international passengers, compared to 20% in June 2021. On-time performance was 67% and was negatively affected by disruptions in the route network that were mainly resulting from challenging conditions at international airports and delays of aircraft out of maintenance due to post-pandemic supply chain issues. The load factor on international flights was 83.2%, compared to 53.6% in June 2021.
The domestic network has recovered well and already reached pre-Covid levels although also being affected by delays of aircraft out of maintenance, causing disruptions in the domestic network in June. The number of passengers on domestic flights was 25 thousand compared to 22 thousand in June last year. The load factor on domestic flights was 74.3%, compared to 72.7% in June 2021.
Sold block hours in charter flights were at the same level between years. Freight measured in Freight Ton Kilometers decreased by 7% year-on-year but increased by 2% in the first six months of the year compared to the same period 2021.
| Route Network | Jun 22 | Jun 21 | CHG (%) | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | CHG (%) |
| Number of Passengers | 431,408 | 94,319 | 357% | 1,411,799 | 221,116 | 538% |
| Load Factor | 83.2% | 53.6% | 29.6 ppt | 74.9% | 44.6% | 30.3 ppt |
| Available Seat KM (ASKยด000,000) | 1,524.2 | 455.3 | 235% | 5,306.9 | 913.5 | 481% |
| Revenue Passenger KM (RPKยด000,000) | 1,268.2 | 244.0 | 420% | 3,973.9 | 407.3 | 876% |
| INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS | Jun 22 | Jun 21 | CHG (%) | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | CHG (%) |
| ย To market (passengers) | 175,847 | 45,073 | 290% | 588,887 | 77,931 | 656% |
| ย From market (passengers) | 56,965 | 12,528 | 355% | 247,247 | 32,081 | 671% |
| ย Via market (passengers) | 174,069 | 14,455 | 1104% | 451,607 | 17,347 | 2503% |
| Number of Passengers | 406,881 | 72,056 | 465% | 1,287,741 | 127,359 | 911% |
| Load Factor | 83.3% | 53.2% | 30.0 ppt | 74.9% | 43.6% | 31.3 ppt |
| Available Seat KM (ASKยด000,000) | 1,514.7 | 446.4 | 239% | 5,262.1 | 872.9 | 503% |
| Revenue Passenger KM (RPKยด000,000) | 1,261.2 | 237.6 | 431% | 3,938.7 | 380.2 | 936% |
| Stage length (KM) | 3,111 | 3,280 | -5% | 3,068 | 2,923 | 5% |
| On-Time-Performance (Arrivals) | 67.0% | 91.0% | -24.0 ppt | 74.3% | 91.0% | -16.7 ppt |
| DOMESTIC FLIGHTS | Jun 22 | Jun 21 | CHG (%) | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | CHG (%) |
| Number of Passengers | 24,527 | 22,263 | 10% | 124,058 | 93,757 | 32% |
| Load Factor | 74.3% | 72.7% | 1.6 ppt | 78.6% | 66.7% | 11.9 ppt |
| Available Seat KM (ASKยด000,000) | 9.5 | 8.8 | 8% | 44.7 | 40.6 | 10% |
| Cargo & Leasing | Jun 22 | Jun 21 | CHG (%) | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | CHG (%) |
| Sold Block Hours – Leasing | 1,199 | 1,197 | 0% | 6,721 | 6,719 | 0% |
| Freight Tonne KM (FTKยด000) | 10,327 | 11,098 | -7% | 69,181 | 67,852 | 2% |
| CO2 EMISSIONS | Jun 22 | Jun 21 | CHG (%) | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | CHG (%) |
| Total CO2 emissions tonnes | 106,283 | 34,513 | 208% | 389,005 | 102,680 | 279% |
| CO2 emissions per OTK | 0.76 | 1.07 | -29% | 0.82 | 1.34 | -39% |
In other news, Icelandair has entered into agreements with BOC Aviation (BOCA), regarding long-term operating leases of two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered from Boeing in the fall of 2023. This transaction will bring the total number of 737 MAX in the Icelandair fleet up to 20ย aircraft.
Top Copyright Photo: Icelandair Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 TF-ICS (msn 44569) ZRH (Andi Hiltl). Image: 958116.
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PLAY reports a 79.2% load factor, carried 87,932 passengers in June, a 55% increase from the previous month
PLAY made this announcement:
In June, the load factor was 79.2% compared to a 69.6% load factor in May. The load factor in June was acceptable given that our hub-and-spoke network was still being built out during the month when New York, Palma de Mallorca, Bologna and Madrid were added to the network.
On-time performance (OTP) in June was 79.1%, which, although not up to our usual high standards, is still more than satisfactory given the change to a hub-and-spoke network and the difficult situation at European airports that struggle with staff shortages and subsequent delays.
The fast recovery in worldwide travel and staff shortages after COVID-19 has caused significant difficulties and delays in supply chains as well as at most airports that PLAY operates to. Like most other airlines, PLAY has experienced delays in its schedule and suffered from costs associated with these delays. This cost is already built into the companyโs business plan and is in line with expectations and the norm in the industry.
Increased Fuel Hedging and PLAYโs sixth Aircraft
During this yearโs first quarter, PLAY began implementing the companyโs fuel hedging policy. PLAYยดs first step was a cautious one, with the next step now underway as PLAY has decided to further increase its fuel hedging. With this increase, PLAY is hedging 30% of estimated fuel consumption for the next three months, i.e., July to September, and 15% of estimated fuel consumption for the subsequent four to six months, i.e., October to December, over the next four to six months. This is in line with PLAYยดs fuel hedging policy.
PLAYโs sixth aircraft, an Airbus A320neo, arrived in Iceland at the end of June and recently began flying passengers within the network. PLAY is now operating three Airbus A321neo and three Airbus A320neo aircraft. These aircraft are now flying passengers to PLAYโs 25 destinations in the U.S. and Europe.
โJune is another landmark month for us as it is the first month when we operate our full hub-and-spoke network using six aircraft. Itโs great to see that our unit costs reduce dramatically once we have reached this scale in our operation. As previously communicated in our guidance, we have now reached our initial target of unit cost per available seat kilometer (CASK) excluding fuel and emissions being lower than four U.S. cents. This is very important for us as we aim to offer the lowest fares in our markets, and a low-cost base is critical to achieving that.
This also shows the underlying efficiency of our business model and is an encouragement to us as we strive to lower our costs even further as PLAY grows. European aviation is having a hard time ramping up its capacity, and there are delays and complications everywhere. In light of that, I am especially proud of my colleagues in our flight operations, technical teams, crew members and service specialists, as they have done a fantastic job in handling our expansion during this difficult time, achieving very satisfactory punctuality considering the situation at most airports and the fact that we are building a brand-new network. I send my sincere thanks to them and the entire PLAY team for their hard work and dedication,โ says Birgir Jรณnsson, PLAYโs CEO.
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