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The Japan Airlines fleet in 2024

Japan Airlines (JL/JAL) commenced operations in October 1951, growing from a small, domestic operation using a Martin 2-0-2 aircraft to a major international carrier…

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Sriwijaya Air flight 182 crashes near Jakarta

Sriwijaya Air flight SJ182 crashed shortly after take off from Jakarta on 9 January 2021. The flight, operated by 737-500 registered PK-CLC, departed at…

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JAL vs ANA: comparing the Japanese airlines

Like many countries in Asia, Japan has kept the coronavirus from spreading rampant within its borders. Good news for the Japanese, though one downside…

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China grows its aviation influence

In last week’s post about the 737 MAX and its re-certification status around the world, we looked at how China appears to be in…

Aviation business

The 747 steps up: how the Queen’s cargo role has increased

The first three years of this decade were supposed to see a gradual and dignified retirement of major airlines’ passenger 747 fleets. With COVID-19…

Aviation business

Indian Aviation: The Road Ahead

India went into a national lockdown in March 2020 and along with that, the aviation industry, which was growing at double digits, came to…

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Final Qantas 747 departure from Australia leaves a special message

The final Qantas 747 departure from Australia left Sydney Wednesday afternoon for Los Angeles. Before heading across the Pacific, VH-OEJ took to the sky…

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Follow Qantas’ Farewell Jumbo Joy Flights

Qantas announced the retirement of its 747 fleet at the end of June, bringing an official end to nearly 50 years of service with…

Aircraft incident

EASA suspends Pakistan International Airlines from Europe for six months

The European Aviation Safety Agency informed Pakistan International Airlines that it will not be allowed to operate to destinations in Europe for six months,…

Major incident

Pakistan International Airlines flight 8303 crashes near Karachi

Pakistan International Airlines flight PK8303 crashed while attempting to landing in Karachi on 22 May. Flight 8303 was en route from Lahore when it…

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The Japan Airlines fleet in 2024

Sriwijaya Air flight 182 crashes near Jakarta

JAL vs ANA: comparing the Japanese airlines

China grows its aviation influence

The 747 steps up: how the Queen’s cargo role has increased

Indian Aviation: The Road Ahead

Final Qantas 747 departure from Australia leaves a special message

Follow Qantas’ Farewell Jumbo Joy Flights

EASA suspends Pakistan International Airlines from Europe for six months

Pakistan International Airlines flight 8303 crashes near Karachi

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