Allegiant introduces an Airbus A319 “Raider Nation” NFL logo jet

Allegiant Air made this announcement:

Executives from the Las Vegas Raiders and McCarran International Airport joined Allegiant Air today to introduce the airline’s Raiders livery aircraft โ€“ a one-of-a-kind sleek Silver and Black jet designed to capture the spirit and strength of Raider Nation.

Photo: Airbus A319-111 N328NV (msn 2821) (Allegiant Air/Las Vegas Raiders).

“As die-hard fans know, ‘The Autumn Wind is a Raider,'” saidย Scott DeAngelo, Allegiant’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “As football season rolls in this fall, we’re thrilled to have ‘The Autumn Wind’ bring this stunning aircraft toย Las Vegasย for all fans to enjoy. Asย Las Vegas’ย hometown airline, we’re incredibly proud of our partnership with our hometown team. This distinctive jet brings together signature elements of both our brands, combining them to showcase our shared community pride.”

The one-of-a-kind livery was designed to have a strong, powerful presence in Allegiant’s fleet โ€“ as the Raiders do both on the field and in theย Las Vegasย community. The design incorporates Allegiant’s signature livery elements โ€“ flowing ribbon encircling the fuselage, prominent logo and sunburst tail โ€“ but washed in the Silver & Black recognized throughout the world as representing the Raiders. The silver metallic paint was carefully matched to the team’s distinctive helmets, and the engine cowlings call out Raider Nation, symbolizing the lift an incredible international fan base gives to this legendary franchise.

Allegiant is the Official Airline of the Las Vegas Raiders and the Naming Rights Partner for Allegiant Stadium.

The Raiders livery aircraft arrives just as football season gets underway and will undoubtedly carry fans as they travel to Las Vegas to attend games at Allegiant Stadium.

Unlike most other airlines, Allegiant operates an “out-and-back” network, with exclusively nonstop flights – meaning each day’s flying starts and ends at a base, rather than connecting traffic through busy hub airports. The Raiders-themed aircraft will be based inย Las Vegas. It joins Allegiant’s all-Airbus fleet, carrying scheduled passengers toย Southern Nevadaย and destinations across the airline’s network.

Porter Airlines returns to the air

Porter Airlines officially returned to the skies today, almost 18 months after suspending flights due to COVID-19 public health and travel restrictions.

Flights to Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Thunder Bay are the first to restart.

Other Canadian destinations starting within the next 10 days are Halifax, Quebec City, St. Johnโ€™s, NL, and Moncton.

U.S. destinations in Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington return on Sept. 17.

Flights to other year-round destinations are set to resume as of Oct. 6, with all routes currently available for booking.

Historic Photo: Ecuatoriana (Empresa Ecuatoriana de Aviacion) Airbus A310-324 HC-BRA (msn 574) MIA (Bruce Drum). Image: 105603.

"Guataquil", delivered September 26, 1991

Copyright Photo: Ecuatoriana (Empresa Ecuatoriana de Aviacion) Airbus A310-324 HC-BRA (msn 574) MIA (Bruce Drum). Image: 105603.

Historic Photo: SAM Colombia Douglas C-54G-5-DO (DC-4) HK-767 (msn 35993) MIA (Bruce Drum). Image: 105601.

SAM Colombia Douglas C-54G-5-DO (DC-4) HK-767 (msn 35993) MIA (Bruce Drum). Image: 105601.

Copyright Photo: SAM Colombia Douglas C-54G-5-DO (DC-4) HK-767 (msn 35993) MIA (Bruce Drum). Image: 105601.

National Airlines unveils a special red livery on Boeing 747-400F N936CA

National Airlines has announced a new “signature livery” on its sixth Boeing 747-400 N936CA.

“Blending Originality with Legacy N936CA is Nationalโ€™s 6th Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft with a livery keeping the original color combinations and blending with 30 years legacy of global business.”

National’s traditional livery colors are blue and silver.

National Airlines (5th) aircraft slide show:

Lufthansa resumes the Munich – San Francisco route

Lufthansa on September 7 resumed services on the Munich – San Francisco route, three days a week.

British Airways resumes the London Heathrow – Vancouver route

British Airways on September 7, 2021 resumed operations on the London (Heathrow) – Vancouver route.

Air Canada arrives back at DFW

Air Canada on September 7 resumed flights on the Toronto (Pearson) – Dallas/Fort Worth route.

Virgin Australia launches inaugural Adelaide-Launceston services

Virgin Australia operated the first direct flights between Adelaide and Launceston in more than 20 years with the airlineโ€™s inaugural services take-off on September 7.

First announced last month with a series of Virgin Australia network changes to navigate border restrictions, the Adelaide-Launceston flights will operate three-times per week, connecting up to 4,200 travelers each month with some of the countryโ€™s best food and wine, culture and natural wonders. The direct services will also generate a much-needed boost to the local tourism industry, while allowing more Virgin Australia employees to return to the skies.

In addition, the airline also reintroduced services between Adelaide and Darwin on September 6.

EVA Air suspends the Chicago route

EVA Air has suspended the Taipei – Chicago (O’Hare) route until at least September 18.

The suspension was due to three pilots testing positive for COVID-19.