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Photos of the Day: Smoke in number 2 engine of AeroUnion XA-LRC at LAX

On December 5, 2017 AeroUnion (Mexico) was preparing to operate cargo flight 6R 301 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL) with the pictured Boeing 767-241 ER XA-LRC (msn 23802).

The Boeing 767 departed from LAX but the right (number 2) engine started trailing smoke (above) after a possible bird strike. The flight crew declared an emergency, circled around and made an emergency and safe landing on runway 25L.

Later in the day, the aircraft completed its journey to GDL.

American to seasonally test the Los Angeles – Flagstaff market

American Airlines will operate American Eagle service seasonally on Saturdays in the Los Angeles – Flagstaff, AZ market starting on May 5, 2018. The weekly service will operate until September 2018 to test the market.

Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Bureau issued this statement:

Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is pleased to announce that starting May 5, 2018, American Airlines will fly a 70-seat jet aircraft from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) into Flagstaff every Saturday. The aircraft will include a first-class cabin, and depart LAX at 2 p.m. and arrive at FLG at 3:30 p.m. The flight to LAX will depart Flagstaff at 3:58 p.m., arriving in Los Angeles at 5:43 p.m.

Beginning June 9, 2018, American Airlines will also add a nonstop flight from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas (DFW) to FLG every Saturday. The flight departs DFW at 11 a.m. and arrives in FLG at 11:30 a.m. The returning flight will depart Flagstaff at 12:45 p.m. and return to DFW at 5:15 p.m. Note arrival and departure times are listed in FLG and DFW local times. This aircraft will also be a 70-passenger jet with a first-class cabin.

Copyright Photo: American Eagle Airlines (2nd)-SkyWest Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 (CL-600-2C10) N702SK (msn 10136) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 936836.

Cargolux and NCA sign a cooperative agreement

Cargolux has announces it has signed a cooperation agreement with Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) that allows both partners access to each other’s capacity through code – share and space swap agreements. Cargolux now has access to NCA’s flights f rom Frankfurt Hahn to Tokyo (Narita) while NCA has access to Cargolux’s flights from Luxembourg to Narita. This is a major milestone in Cargolux’s operations to Japan , which, traditionally, has been an important market for Cargolux .

Above Copyright Photo: Cargolux Italia Boeing 747-4R7F LX-TCV (msn 30401) AMS (Ton Jochems). Image: 926118.

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As per this agreement Cargolux plans to operate a weekly flight from Luxembourg to Tokyo Narita. Cargolux Italia (above) will stop its operations to Narita but will maintain its services to Osaka (Kansai). The code – share operation is planned to start with the summer season 2018. Both airlines consider the agreement as a first step towards a potentially deeper cooperation.

In addition to this opportunity to develop its activity at Narita, Cargolux also intends to further develope its operations through Komatsu. Together with Cargolux Italia’s operations to Osaka, Cargolux is well placed to provide its customers with comprehensive services to and from Japan.

Top Copyright Photo: Cargolux Airlines International (Luxembourg) Boeing 747-8R7F LX-VCM (msn 61169) (You name it, we fly it) ANC (Michael B. Ing). Image: 932973.

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Bottom Copyright Photo: NCA-Nippon Cargo Airlines Boeing 747-8KZF JA13KZ (msn 36138) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 909961.

Spirit Airlines announces eleven new routes

Spirit Airlines has announced it is expanding with 11 new routes. Beginning in March and April of 2018, Spirit will launch new year-round service from Baltimore/Washington, Tampa and Orlando. Spirit will also begin seasonal service to Seattle/Tacoma from four new cities and connect Detroit to San Diego and Portland, Oregon. The new service includes:


ROUTES	START DATE	FREQUENCY
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to/from
Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)	March 22, 2018	Daily, year-round (service subject to government approval)
Denver (DEN)	March 22, 2018	Daily, year-round
Tampa (TPA) to/from
Los Angeles (LAX)	April 12, 2018	Daily, year-round
Las Vegas (LAS)	April 12, 2018	Daily, year-round
Orlando (MCO) to/from
Las Vegas (LAS)	April 12, 2018	Daily, year-round
Seattle/Tacoma (SEA) to/from
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	April 12, 2018	Daily, seasonal
Chicago (ORD)	April 12, 2018	Daily, seasonal
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)	April 12, 2018	Daily, seasonal
Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)	April 12, 2018	Daily, seasonal
Detroit (DTW) to/from
Portland, OR (PDX)	April 23, 2018	Daily, seasonal
San Diego (SAN)	April 23, 2018	Daily, seasonal

This month, Spirit also announced it will begin serving Columbus, Ohio and Richmond, Virginia early next year. These two new cities will bring Spirit’s growing network to 62 total destinations, with even more expected in the year ahead.

Level to launch four long-haul routes from Paris Orly, the OpenSkies brand to be retired

International Airlines Group will launch flights to Montreal, Newark, Guadeloupe and Martinique from Paris Orly from July 2018 via Level its low cost longhaul airline brand.
Fares start from €99 one way.

Flights to Montreal start on July 2, 2018 and operate three times per week.
Flights to Guadeloupe start on July 3, 2018 and operate four times per week.
Flights to Martinique start on September 3, 2018 and operate three times per week.
Flights to Newark start on September 4, 2018 and operate four times per week.

Level will base two Airbus A330-200 aircraft at Orly, each with 293 economy and 21 premium economy seats.

Checked luggage (plus a free cabin bag), meals, seat selection and the latest movie releases will be complimentary for customers flying in premium economy. Those travelling in economy can chose what they want to buy based on a menu of choices. Next generation inflight technology will be available for all customers with a wide range of onboard entertainment options. There is also super-high speed internet connectivity with prices starting at €8.99.

Customers can also earn and redeem Avios, IAG airlines’ loyalty currency, giving them the opportunity to fly to 380 destinations across the Group’s network.

Level’s Paris flights will be operated by staff who currently work for IAG’s French airline OpenSkies which is based at the airport. The OpenSkies brand will cease to operate at the end of next summer and all its staff will operate Level flights.

Above Copyright Photo: OpenSkies (British Airways) Boeing 767-336 ER F-HILU (msn 24341) JFK (Fred Freketic). Image: 937268.

Flights from Orly to New York will continue to operate under the OpenSkies brand until the end of summer 2018.

In Barcelona, Level will launch a new route to Boston on March 28, 2018. Flights will operate up to three times each week for the summer season. A third A330-200 aircraft will be added to the Barcelona fleet later in the summer providing the opportunity to expand its network further.

Level flies currently from Barcelona to Buenos Aires, San Francisco (Oakland) and Punta Cana with a summer service to Los Angeles.

Top Copyright Photo: Level (Iberia) Airbus A330-202 EC-MOU (msn 1777) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 938159.

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Singapore Airlines selects Airbus for A380 retrofit program

Airbus has been selected by Singapore Airlines (SIA) to provide cabin retrofit services for 14 A380 aircraft currently in service with the carrier. The retrofit programme, which will be undertaken at SIA Engineering Company in Singapore, will see the airline’s recently launched cabin products installed on the aircraft. The new cabin products will debut on five new A380s to be delivered this year and next year.

Under the agreement, Services by Airbus will be responsible for Service Bulletin (SB) and aircraft cabin parts-kit delivery. Its teams will also contribute their A380 design knowledge and engineering expertise to integrate SIA’s customised cabin fittings into the A380’s spacious double-deck interior. The retrofit work is expected to start in late 2018, with all 14 aircraft scheduled for completion by 2020.

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Singapore Airlines’ new A380 cabin offers more personal space in all classes. The aircraft will accommodate a total of 471 passengers, with six private Suites and 78 Business Class seats (above) on the upper deck and 44 Premium Economy Class and 343 Economy Class seats (below) on the main deck.

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Airbus’ Global Market Forecast projects that over the next 20 years the commercial aircraft upgrades services market will be worth US$180 billion, driven in part by high competition between airlines who value the ‘passenger experience’ as a differentiator (comfort, connectivity etc.), as well as systems upgrades. Notably, 38 per cent of this demand will come from the Asia-Pacific region.

Airbus has been selected by Singapore Airlines (SIA) to provide cabin retrofit services for 14 A380 aircraft currently in service with the carrier. The retrofit program, which will be undertaken at SIA Engineering Company in Singapore, will see the airline’s recently launched cabin products installed on the aircraft. The new cabin products will debut on five new A380s to be delivered this year and next year.

All photos above by Airbus.

Bottom Copyright Photo: Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-841 9V-SKK (msn 051) LAX (Roy Lock). Image: 910613.

United to add 12 new United Express routes in 2018

United Airlines is adding 12 new routes operated by United Express carriers (mostly by SkyWest Airlines) in 2018:

Chicago O’Hare – El Paso (April 9, 2018) – daily Embraer 170 (Republic Airlines)
Chicago O’Hare – Fresno (June 7, 2018) – daily Embraer 175 (SkyWest Airlines)
Denver – Jacksonville FL (April 9, 2018) – daily Embraer 175 (SkyWest Airlines)
Denver – Liberal (February 6, 2018) – 6 weekly Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Denver – North Platte (February 1, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Denver – Pueblo – Liberal (February 6, 2018) – 6 weekly Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Denver – Scottsbluff (January 30, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 by SkyWest Airlines)
Los Angeles – Kalispell (June 7, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Los Angeles – Medford (April 9, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Los Angeles – Missoula (June 7, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Los Angeles – Redmond (April 9, 2018) – daily Bombardier CRJ200 (SkyWest Airlines)
Newark – Elmira (April 9, 2018) – daily Embraer ERJ145 (CommutAir)

Update: On November 21, 2017 United Airlines made the official announcement:

United Airlines on November 21 announced it will offer customers more opportunities to travel from five of its U.S. hubs to 10 cities in California, Florida, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Texas beginning in April 2018. Additionally, the airline announced it will optimize its O’Hare International Airport (ORD) schedule to provide shorter connection times and more options for customers connecting through Chicago.

New year round service

United will now serve Wilmington, North Carolina from Chicago and Washington Dulles and Elmira, New York from New York/Newark. The full list of new routes includes:

Hub	New Destination	Frequency	Begins	Aircraft
Chicago (ORD)	El Paso (ELP)	2 flights daily	April 9	E170
Chicago (ORD)	Wilmington (ILM)	2 flights daily	April 9	ERJ
Denver (DEN)	Jacksonville (JAX)	1 flight daily	April 9	E175
Los Angeles (LAX)	Redmond (RDM)	2 flights daily	April 9	CRJ
Los Angeles (LAX)	Medford (MFR)	2 flights daily	April 9	CRJ
New York/Newark (EWR)	Elmira (ELM)	2 flights daily	April 9	ERJ
Washington-Dulles (IAD)	Wilmington (ILM)	2 flights daily	April 9	ERJ

New seasonal daily service from Chicago (ORD) and Los Angeles (LAX)

With United’s new summer service, more customers will have easier access to popular outdoor destinations like Yosemite National Park near Fresno; Glacier National Park near Kalispell and Yellowstone National Park near Missoula.

Hub	New Destination	Frequency	Begins	Aircraft
Chicago (ORD)	Fresno (FAT)	Daily	June 7	E175
Los Angeles (LAX)	Kalispell (FCA)	Daily	June 7	CRJ
Los Angeles (LAX)	Missoula (MSO)	Daily	June 7	CRJ

Enhancing operations in Chicago

Beginning in February 2018, a newly enhanced bank structure at O’Hare will mean shorter connection times and better access to more destinations for customers connecting through the carrier’s Chicago hub. This operations enhancement, already in place at United’s Houston hub, will enable United to greatly improve connectivity throughout its industry-leading global route network.

Copyright Photo: United Express-SkyWest Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N964SW (msn 7868) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 936126.

Delta, Korean Air joint venture is approved by the U.S. DOT

Delta Air Lines and Korean Air took a significant step in the creation of their trans-Pacific joint venture with approval of the joint venture by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The DOT approval reflects the consumer benefits that will be created by the new joint venture. The two carriers will deepen their relationship, offering customers in the U.S. and Asia an enhanced and expanded flight network as well as more compelling travel options. The airlines have also applied for approval for the joint venture from the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

The joint venture will create a combined network serving more than 290 destinations in the Americas and more than 80 in Asia, providing customers of both airlines with more travel choices than ever before. The joint venture will provide both airlines with the expanded scale and scope to offer new alternatives to customers. The two airlines will also expand codeshare flights on trans-Pacific routes. Customers will benefit from enhanced frequent flyer benefits, providing customers of both airlines the ability to earn and redeem miles on Delta’s SkyMiles and Korean Air’s SKYPASS program. In addition, co-location at key airports including Incheon Terminal 2 which will provide customers with a seamless connection and baggage transit experience. Under the agreement, the airlines will share costs and revenues on flights within the scope of the joint venture as they work to expand service options for travelers.

In anticipation of the joint venture, Delta launched new nonstop service between Atlanta and Seoul earlier this year. This flight complements Korean Air’s existing service and provides customers in the U.S. with greater access to destinations across Asia. Korean Air operates to 10 gateways in the U.S. while Delta has three gateways from Seoul along with nonstop service to six other gateways in Asia. The new joint venture provides U.S. travelers with more options when flying to Asia.

Delta has a 25-year track record of partnering closely with airlines around the globe, beginning with the first successful trans-Atlantic partnership, when Northwest and KLM launched their joint venture in 1993. Today, Delta has seven partnerships with leading carriers in the biggest aviation markets in the world that are either joint ventures, equity investments, or both – spanning Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Through these deep relationships and immunized joint ventures, Delta has successfully achieved many of the benefits of cross-border cooperation for our customers.

Top Copyright Photo: Delta Air Lines Boeing 777-232 ER N862DA (msn 29734) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 921468.

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Bottom Copyright Photo: Korean Air Boeing 777-3B5 HL7534 (msn 27950) NRT (Michael B. Ing). Image: 906591.

LAX’s New International Concourse

Delta updates the “Spirit of Freedom” logo on N694DL

Five years ago, Delta dedicated one of its Boeing 757 aircraft to honor America’s servicemen and women.

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The airline underscored that commitment to the U.S. military today, re-dedicating the plane with a fresh coat of paint and new logo during the first day of its annual Veterans Day event.

Known as the “The Spirit of Freedom,” the plane is more than an aircraft; it’s a symbol of respect, said Delta’s Veterans Business Resource Group vice president Kurt Robinson.

“This plane isn’t your ordinary aircraft,” he said. “When you see it pull up at the gate with the ‘Spirit of Freedom’ emblem on the front, it’s a reminder of how appreciative Delta is of all service members and for all they’ve done for us.”

The plane honors Delta’s more than 10,000 employee veterans and 3,000 active duty employees — a commitment the airline takes seriously. When the plane was originally dedicated in 2012, the Secretary of Defense awarded Delta its highest honor to given to employers, the Employer Support Freedom Award.

Above Copyright Photo: Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-232 WL N694DL (msn 29726) “The Spirit of Freedom” LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 939926.

Delta’s specialty liveries only graces a handful aircraft in the airline’s fleet, making this one all the more special. Originally, the aircraft’s logo depicted the “Spirit of Freedom” text along with an American flag. Now emblazoned with the updated logo, the aircraft depicts logos of each U.S. military branch beneath the text.

Robinson, who is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, explained that multiple Delta groups came together to get the plane ready for its big unveiling.

“Several people submitted concept drawings of the new logo, and then we worked with Marketing to make it come to life,” he said. “We painted the plane offsite to keep it a surprise, and snuck it back in for TechOps to apply the logo.”

After TechOps’ Veteran’s Day observance, the plane will return to its regular schedule — flying to a number of domestic destinations across the U.S.

Top and Below Photos: Delta Air Lines.