Most popular posts January 2020

1.) Boeing plans 737 MAX aircraft return to service in mid-2020 - The Boeing Company informed customers and suppliers last month that they are currently estimating the ungrounding of the 737 MAX will begin during mid-2020. [Full story] 

2.) Airbus 330-200, newest addition to National Airlines aircraft fleet - Florida-based National Airlines announced in January they have added an Airbus 330-200 as its newest addition to its fleet, joining Boeing 747-400 Freighter and Boeing 757-200 aircraft. [Full story] 

3.) United Airlines starts DC/NYC shuttle service with Bombardier CRJ-550 jets - United Airlines has started a new hourly shuttle service between Washington's Reagan National Airport and New York/Newark Liberty International Airport. [Full story] 

4.) FBI Gulfstream jet up for sale - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to sell a military C-37A, acquired and converted by the FBI in 2001 to an N registered aircraft, according to contract documents released in January. [Full story]

5.) Yates Electrospace ready to unveil wide-body GD-2000 cargo delivery drone - Yates Electrospace Corp. (YEC) announced last month they have completed the design and specifications of a wide-body version of its successful GD-2000 cargo delivery drone. [Full story]

Hong Kong Airlines cleared to land in Vancouver

Commencing on June 30, Hong Kong Airlines will operate daily direct flights between Hong Kong and Vancouver by Airbus A330 aircraft.

Li Dianchun, chief commercial officer of Hong Kong Airlines said, "This new route service is Hong Kong Airlines' debut in North America. The new route will also open up more opportunities for travelers worldwide to leverage our connectivity in Asia, hence bringing more diverse and convenient travel options for travelers from Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta region, Oceania and North America."

Established in 2006, Hong Kong Airlines has grown remarkably in just ten years with a wide destination network covering 36 major cities across the Asia Pacific region, including Gold Coast, Auckland, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, Sapporo, Seoul, Bangkok, Bali and Okinawa. The current operating fleet is made up of 34 Airbus aircraft, consisting of 29 passenger aircraft and five freighters.