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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 9d

Helicopters, Hopes, and Hubris — our November 2025 issue dives into the fascinating story of US airline helicopters. 🚁✈️

Plus: a deep look at Corsairfly, a journey Amsterdam–Dubai on Emirates, and a full review of the new JFK Terminal 6.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 5h

Among all threats, bird strikes and aircraft/bird collisions are particularly unpredictable and can readily harm engines. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/tes...

Explained: Testing Jet Engines for Bird Strike Resistance

Among all threats, bird strikes and aircraft/bird collisions are particularly unpredictable and can readily harm engines.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 5h

A U.S. bankruptcy court has approved US$475 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to keep Spirit Airlines operational. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/spi...

Spirit Secures $475M Lifeline in Bankruptcy Court

A U.S. bankruptcy court has approved US$475 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to keep Spirit Airlines operational.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 5h

Today, in 1970, the upgraded Boeing 747-200 took to the skies for the first time. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/mai...

10/11/1970: Maiden Flight of Boeing 747-200

Today, in 1970, the upgraded Boeing 747-200 took to the skies for the first time.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 6h

IndiGo currently operates 14 weekly flights connecting Kolkata to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. #Airways #News

Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 6h

🔴 IndiGo has announced the launch of daily, direct service between Delhi and Hanoi, commencing from 20 December 2025. IndiGo will operate its Airbus A320 aircraft on this new route.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 11h

Rain or shine, the Queen delivers

📸: Lorenzo Giacobbo / Airways

#sfairlines #boeing #avgeek

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 15h

🟢 #DidYouKnow | In the 1980s, Boeing proposed the 767X, a two-deck hybrid of the 767 and 747 that could carry up to 340 passengers. Nicknamed the “Hunchback,” it was never built due to balance and power issues but later inspired the Boeing 777. #Airways #Aviation

Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 1d

SWISS welcomed its first Airbus A350, named Lausanne, along with guests and media at Zurich International Airport. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/swi...

SWISS Welcomes Its First Airbus A350, “Lausanne”

SWISS welcomed its first Airbus A350, named Lausanne, along with guests and media at Zurich International Airport.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 1d

To celebrate the heritage and culture of Türkiye, Turkish Airlines gathered over 200 people at the Stockholm City Hall. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/tur...

Turkish Airlines Hosts “Connect to Türkiye” Event in Stockholm

To celebrate the heritage and culture of Türkiye, Turkish Airlines gathered over 200 people at the Stockholm City Hall.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 1d

SWISS welcomes its first-ever A350-900 in Zurich

📸: Shyam VimalKumar / Airways

#swissinternationalairlines #Airbus #avgeek

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 1d

🔴 Air India's first Airbus A350-1000 VT-JRO preps for delivery

📸: Eurospot

#airindia #airbus #avgeek

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 1d

The glass cockpit did not just alter the way jets are flown; it redesigned the tasks of the flight crew, ergonomics, and more. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/exp...

Explained: The Evolution of Avionics and Cockpit Design

The glass cockpit did not just alter the way jets are flown; it redesigned the tasks of the flight crew, ergonomics, and more.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 1d

United announces plans to launch new nonstop flights from Newark to several European cities for the summer 2026 season. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/uni...

United Airlines Expands Summer 2026 Schedule

United announces plans to launch new nonstop flights from Newark to several European cities for the summer 2026 season.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 1d

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrates its 106th anniversary with a new Delft Blue miniature house: Villa Rameau. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/klm...

KLM Marks 106 Years in the US with New Delft Blue House

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrates its 106th anniversary with a new Delft Blue miniature house: Villa Rameau.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 1d

Today, in 2018, Orient Thai Airlines was liquidated after 23 years of operations. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/ori...

10/09/2018: Orient Thai Airlines Is Liquidated

Today, in 2018, Orient Thai Airlines was liquidated after 23 years of operations.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 2d

🛬⛲ Touchdown: The first SWISS A350 has landed in Zurich.

By @aviaturbines

#SWISS #A350 #Airbus #Aviation #Airways

Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 2d

🔴 United’s Summer 2026 schedule adds nonstop Newark flights to Split, Bari, Glasgow, and Santiago de Compostela, plus Washington–Reykjavik service. The carrier will offer 3,000 weekly international roundtrips to 150+ destinations, including 46 across the Atlantic. #Airways #News

Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 2d

the new route follows recent launches to Amsterdam and Manchester, with services to London and Athens coming soon. #Airways #News

Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 2d

🔴 IndiGo has launched direct Mumbai–Copenhagen flights, making it the airline’s 44th international and 138th overall destination. Operated three times a week with leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from Norse Atlantic Airways,

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 2d

🔴 SWISS has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, registered HB-IFA and named “Lausanne.” Operating as flight SWR1ST, the aircraft departed Toulouse and will land in Zurich around 3 p.m local time. #Airways #News

Track here! www.airnavradar.com/flight/SWR1ST

Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 2d

EK A350 party at TLS

📸: Eurospot

#emirates #airbus #avgeek

Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 2d

Riyadh Air has confirmed that it will make its initial flight on October 26, 2025, linking Riyadh with London Heathrow. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/riy...

Riyadh Air to Serve Initial Flights to London

Riyadh Air has confirmed that it will make its initial flight on October 26, 2025, linking Riyadh with London Heathrow.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 3d

Air Transat has unveiled major network expansions for its Summer 2026 program, including three new international routes. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/air...

Air Transat Expands Int Network with Three Cities

Air Transat has unveiled major network expansions for its Summer 2026 program, including three new international routes.

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Airways Magazine @airwaysmag.bsky.social · 3d

Today, in 1998, Oslo Fornebu Airport, which also served Norway, was replaced by Gardermoen Airport. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/gar...

10/08/1998: Gardermoen Replaces Oslo Fornebu Airport

Today, in 1998, Oslo Fornebu Airport, which also served Norway, was replaced by Gardermoen Airport.