Wideroe Cockpit E190-E2 & Dash 8 Winter Ops into 14 Airports

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Now nearly 20 years later we’re delighted to return to the Norwegian airline for a new film featuring the new Embraer E190-E2 as well as the Dash 8 in winter operations to 14 airports in Norway with some beautiful scenery.

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Aleutian Airways expands, partners with Alaska Airlines

Aleutian Airways, operated by Sterling Airways, has announced a new way to purchase flights to Aleutian destinations, and earn Alaska Airlines miles in the process.

The new partnership between Aleutian Airways and Alaska Airlines allows guests that are Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members to earn Alaska Airlines miles when traveling across the Aleutian Airways network, when they book their flights directly onAlaska Airlines website.

Aleutian Airways has expanded from its modest start of serving the Anchorage to Dutch Harbor route, adding service to Cold Bay, Sand Point, King Salmon, and Homer over the past year. Utilizing a fleet of Saab 2000 aircraft, the airline has built a reputation of providing safe, reliable, and efficient travel to the communities it serves.

Aleutian Airways, operated by Sterling Airways, is a joint venture between Wexford Capital and McKinley Alaska Private Investment, to answer the community’s need for airline service to the Aleutian Islands as well as other destinations throughout Alaska. Aleutian Airways operates SAAB 2000 aircraft.

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American sends World War II veterans off in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, American flew nearly 70 World War II veterans to Normandy, France.

The historic trip started at American’s headquarters in Dallas-Fort Worth with a kickoff dinner that included a 1940s-era big band and the Victory Belles from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

Veterans were also given a special heroes’ arrival by American Airlines team members before heading to Dallas Fort Worth International airport, where the celebration continued.

Additional trip participants include a few Rosie the Riveters, an iconic representation in the United States of the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, and six Medal of Honor recipients, our nation’s highest award for valor.

Over 50 cadets and midshipmen from our nation’s military service academies also joined the group, accompanying the veterans and providing music as a joint academy choir.

All photos by American Airlines

Azores Airlines adds two routes this month

Azores Airlines will launch a set of new direct flights starting in June, which include direct flights from North America to Porto and Funchal, from the Azores (Ponta Delgada) to the Algarve (Faro), and from the Azores (Ponta Delgada) to Italy (Milan).

The brand-new operation kicks off on June 1st, with direct flights between Toronto and Funchal, followed by flights between New York and Porto, and between Ponta Delgada and Faro.

On June 4, direct flights from Porto to Boston and from Boston to Funchal begin. The following day, the airline launches flights between Ponta Delgada and Milan and, on June 7, direct flights between Toronto and Porto. Among these inaugurations, the airline also highlights the reopening of connections between the Azores (Ponta Delgada) and London with two weekly flights.

Top Copyright Photo: Azores Airlines Airbus A321-253N WL D-AVZC (CS-TSG) (msn 8051) (Wonder) XFW (Gerd Beilfuss). Image: 941309.

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Boeing 737-800 approach into Antalya (AYT)

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Delta to launch the Seattle/Tacoma – Taipei route on June 6

Delta Air Lines will further expand its Asia network this summer with the launch of daily nonstop service from Seattle/Tacoma (SEA) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) starting on June 6, 2024.

Norse Atlantic Airways launches the New York JFK – Athens route

Norse Atlantic Airways is celebrating its latest inaugural flight—creating a new route from New York (JFK) to Athens. The inaugural flight took off on May 30, 2024.

The 9-hour, 35-minute flight from New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH) will depart five times a week, taking off Saturday at 1:55 p.m. EDT, arriving Sunday at 6:30 a.m. local time, Monday at 1:30 a.m. EDT–6:05 p.m. local time, Tuesday at 12:55 p.m. EDT, arriving Wednesday at 5:30 a.m. local time, Wednesday 1:10 p.m. EDT, arriving Thursday at 5:45 a.m. local time, Thursday at 1:25 p.m. EDT, and arriving Friday at 6:00 a.m. local time. (Times are subject to change).

Norse Atlantic exclusively operates modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Breeze Airways launches the Tampa – Orange County seasonal route

Breeze Airways today launched the Tampa – Orange County seasonal route.

All photos by Tampa International Airport.

Alaska Airlines invests in land in Renton for a new training facility to support flight attendants and pilots

A new future for Alaska Airlines’ employees and their careers begins today with the purchase of a facility that will become home to the airline’s world-class training programs. The new training hub will enhance the training experience for flight attendants, pilots, customer service agents and more, as well as centralize operations into one facility.

Alaska already houses nine full-motion flight simulators in the facility and has plans to add a tenth in the next few years. In addition to simulators, the new space will include a mock aircraft for inflight simulations, classrooms, an auditorium, a production studio and significant office space.

The property is part of Longacres, which Unico Properties purchased from Boeing in December 2021 and which housed Boeing Commercial Airplane HQ in prior years. Located at 1901 Oakesdale Ave. S.W., Longacres is a 173-acre campus that is being planned for a vibrant, diversified, mixed-use campus that includes an Arts and Entertainment District, miles of walking and jogging trails, ponds and scenic wetlands, and direct access to the Renton/Tukwila Sound Transit Station.

Alaska Airlines has purchased the 19-acre property from Unico Properties for $85.75 million, which includes the 600,000-square-foot facility that Boeing purposefully built to house an aviation training facility. Alaska plans to invest an additional $100 million to renovate the space.