George MwangiAviation writer based in Washington, DC. Visited 21 countries on thousands of miles of flights.
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ROUTESJun 08, 2023Air China Resumes Flights Between Chengdu and ColomboAir China is planning to resume flights between Chengdu and Colombo on July 3. Sri Lanka sees the new service as a way to revive its tourism industry, which has suffered major blows from a terrorist attack in 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening of outbound tourism from China is expected to bring a larger number of Chinese tourists to Sri Lanka.Read More →
NEWSJun 07, 2023PGA Tour and LIV Golf Merger: What's in it for Airlines?The PGA Tour and LIV Golf have announced plans to merge into one global golf league after months of legal disputes. The merger is expected to have a significant impact on golf, including in terms of the airlines that currently sponsor the existing leagues. Who will be the league's official airline in the future?Read More →
ROUTESJun 06, 2023Oman's SalamAir Announces Plans to Launch Seven New RoutesOman's SalamAir has announced flights to new destinations this summer, with the most highly anticipated route being to Bahrain. The Salalah-Bahrain route is in high demand because tourists are interested in visiting southern Oman to escape the summer heat of neighboring countries.Read More →
NEWSJun 05, 2023United Pilot Calls Out Air Traffic Control at SFOA United pilot got angry and called out the air traffic controllers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The aircraft was forced to go around twice due to a lack of spacing, which created an unnecessary 30-minute delay before being allowed to land.Read More →
NEWSJun 04, 2023New U.S. Flights Operated by Chinese Airlines to Avoid Russian AirspaceChinese airlines are starting to avoid flying over Russian airspace for flights to the US. This suggests that China is looking to improve its relationship with the US as geopolitical tensions increase.Read More →
NEWSJun 03, 2023Riyadh Air to Purchase 150 Boeing 737 MAX JetsSaudi Arabia's newest airline, Riyadh Air, is planning to purchase at least 150 737 MAX aircraft from Boeing. This will be Boeing's second large deal with its customers in Saudi Arabia this year.Read More →
NEWSJun 02, 2023Avianca Will Now Offer its Long-Haul Business Class Product on Los Angeles-Bogotá RouteAvianca has started offering business class tickets on flights between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Tickets were first placed on sale on June 1 for flights starting on July 1.Read More →
STORIESJun 02, 2023Exclusive: Interview with Scott Lewis, President of World Energy Supply ZeroI had the chance to sit down and speak with Scott Lewis, the President of WE Supply Zero about the work that World Energy does and the company's plans for the future. World Energy is a 25-year-old company that started in renewable fuels in the late 1990s. The company originally started producing biodiesel and later moved to renewable diesel. Read More →
NEWSMay 30, 2023Qantas to Establish AU$400 Million Climate FundQantas will establish an AU$400 million climate fund that will help the airline meet its net zero targets. The Qantas Climate Fund includes creating a SAF industry within Australia.Read More →
NEWSMay 27, 2023Emirates Announces Penelope Cruz as its New Brand AmbassadorEmirates has announced that Penelope Cruz will be the airline's new brand ambassador starting this summer. The Spanish Academy Award winning actress and philanthropist is a frequent flyer on Emirates flights, having visited Dubai multiple times in the past.Read More →