Delta delivers new standard of airline cleanliness with “Delta Clean”

Delta delivers new standard of airline cleanliness with “Delta Clean”. The airline is revolutionizing cleanliness across airports and on aircraft in order to deliver a new standard of clean for customers. (news.flightag.com) More...

Airbus New Aircraft “e-Delivery” System, Pegasus Airlines Is Their First Customer To Use This Method

Airbus has implemented a new aircraft “e-Delivery” virtual process for handing over new aircraft to customers. This is in line with their health & safety requirements during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Pegasus Airlines is their first customer to use the new system, they took delivery of three brand new A320neo Family aircraft. It is expected that more airlines will follow this process. (news.flightag.com) More...

Frontier Airlines Introduces Aircraft Fogging and Disinfection Process

Frontier Airlines introduces aircraft fogging and disinfection solution across its entire fleet. The airline also implemented a new check-in process step for passengers to acknowledge and certify that they meet certain health-related requirements for travel. Additionally, Frontier has implemented a program to help facilitate social distancing on aircraft. (news.flightag.com) More...

Bombardier Exits Commercial Aviation

Bombardier Exits Commercial Aviation. Bombardier’s strategic exit from commercial aviation leaves Airbus and the Government of Québec as sole owners of the A220 narrow-body program. Airbus will retain 75% ownership while the Government of Québec retains the remaining 25% stake. (news.flightag.com) More...

Breathing Clean Air At 30,000 Feet On American Airlines, Thanks To HEPA Filters

Breathing clean air at 30,000 feet on American Airlines, thanks to HEPA filters. American has been using these filters to purify the air on their entire mainline and most regional fleet since the late 1990s. The HEPA technology is also used help keep medical environments clear of bacteria and viruses while providing clean air. (news.flightag.com) More...

Japan’s ANA Commits To Adding Up To 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets

Japan’s ANA Holdings commits to adding up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets. The agreement includes 11 787-10s, one 787-9 and options for five 787-9s valued at more than $5 billion at list prices, plus three new 787-9 airplanes from Atlantis Aviation Corporation. This is ANA’s sixth Dreamliner purchase, once the options are exercised, the deal will surpass 100 airplanes. (news.flightag.com) More...

Boeing Successfully Completes Second 777X First Flight

Boeing successfully completes second 777X first flight. The test flight was conducted by Captain Ted Grady, 777X project pilot and Captain Van Chaney, 777/777X chief pilot. The flight lasted for 2 hours and 58 minutes before the aircraft landed at Boeing Field. (news.flightag.com) More...

Boeing Plans On Resuming Commercial Aircraft Production in Puget Sound Next Week

Boeing plans on resuming commercial airplanes production in a phased manner at the Puget Sound facilities next week. This comes after Boeing suspending operations last month. The company has taken extra precautions to keep people safe and fight the spread of COVID-19. The suspension affected approximately 27,000 people at Puget Sound. (news.flightag.com) More...

Finnair To Protect Customers With Several New Safety Measures

Finnair to protect customers with several new safety measures. As travel restrictions being eased, air travel will gradually start to recover, Finnair is preparing to make flying as safe as possible for its employees and customers. In-flight service has been amended to seat customers as far away as possible, plastic shields have been installed at service points and a no-touch policy with customers’ travel documents and baggage. (news.flightag.com) More...

American Airlines Welcomes Customers To The New Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport

American Airlines welcomes customers to the new Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport this week. The new state-of-the-art Arrivals and Departures halls will boast a more comforting experience for customers and upgraded workspace for AA New York team members. (news.flightag.com) More...