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AvTalk Episode 218: Asiana’s open door policy

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a passenger opens an exit door just before landing in Daegu, a new entrant for the most unrealistic airline business model emerges, and Boeing tries to kick start things ahead of the Paris Airshow.

American to appeal NEA decision

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the airline will appeal a ruling invalidating its alliance with JetBlue.

Asiana’s open door policy

A passenger on an Asiana A321 opened the L3 exit door just before landing in Daegu.

Global Airlines is… a thing

Global Airlines has taken possession of its first A380 as it works toward flying transatlantic flights with a fleet of four superjumbos. But there are a lot of things that don’t add up, like where are the passengers going to sit?

Boeing up beat ahead of Paris Airshow

Boeing is sounding up beat even as it says 737-7 MAX certification is moving slow because of new paperwork requirements.

Lufthansa takes 41% stake in ITA Airways

As we previewed last week, Lufthansa announced it will take a stake in ITA Airways with an option to acquire the airline outright in the future.

Go First keeps its planes, but needs a plan

India’s DGCA has told lessors that aircraft will stay with Go First for the time being, but the airline now has fewer than 30 days to provide the DGCA with a plan to restart operations.

SAS ES-30 advanced reservations

Willing to make a flight reservation 5 years in the future for an aircraft that isn’t yet certified?

C919 enters commercial service

The COMAC C919 entered commercial service with China Eastern Airlines this week.

Trying to find the 737-200 in Zimbabwe

Our colleague Gabriel Leigh is in Harare trying to track down Air Zimbabwe’s 737-200. You can see much more from his adventures on our YouTube channel.

 

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