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Asia Middle Distillates: Key market indicators this week The Asian middle distillate complex in the week starting May 24 will continue to face pressure from lackluster demand amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. While leaner supplies will likely continue to provide support for the Asian gasoil market, the rise in COVID-19 transmissions cast doubts as to whether the demand momentum can be sustained. Meanwhile, the jet fuel/kerosene sector continues to see demand stifled by movement restrictions ...

What Australian Airlines Fly Embraers? 3 minute read Aircraft builder Embraer might have a global reputation for outstanding regional jets and nimble turboprops, but its presence in Australia is relatively small. That’s something Embraer is keen to change. But today, just seven airlines are flying Embraer aircraft in Australia. Some of those airlines are reasonably well-known, others not so. Here’s a rundown on what airlines are flying Embraers in Australia right now. Cobham Aviation is one...

The Battle For Africa: Why Turkish Airlines Is Winning 3 minute read Turkish Airlines serves 53 passenger destinations across Africa from Istanbul Airport this year, up by one over 2019. It has more destinations in Africa than in Asia (41). Cairo is the leading route, and Egypt is the top country. Narrowbodies are utterly vital to its African effort, with over two-thirds of 2,000-mile-plus destinations flown by single-aisle aircraft. Only one African airport sees Turkish Airlines’ B777-300ERs...

Singapore Airlines Set To Take Delivery Of 8 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft 3 minute read Singapore Airlines plans to take delivery of eight Boeing 737 MAXs during this financial year. In its quarterly results last week, the carrier announced plans to add more narrowbodies as part of its fleet diversification. These planes were originally meant for SilkAir but have since come to Singapore Airlines following the merger of the two. Singapore Airlines began operating its first Boeing 737 earlier this yea...

The Netherlands Backtracks On Lack Of Indian Flight Ban 3 minute read After initially declining to ban travel from India, Dutch authorities have backtracked and canceled all flights between the countries. The reversal came after the country’s public health institute advised that a travel ban be introduced due to surging cases. The Netherlands is the latest country to impose travel restrictions on India following record-high cases and new variants. KLM has canceled its daily flights to India i...

Delta Air Lines Doubles Down In New York As Competition Grows 4 minute read Delta Air Lines is doubling down in New York City. The airline is ramping up capacity and will serve nearly 100 domestic and international destinations this July. The airline is positioning itself as offering more flights to and from New York City than any other airline this summer as the competition heats up in the market. Delta Air Lines intends to remain a major force in New York City. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple F...

United States To Limit Aerolineas Argentinas Operations 3 minute read The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is preparing to limit Aerolineas Argentinas operations. After the Argentinian government has limited the ability for US carriers to operate flights to the country, the DOT is responding in kind. Starting next month, the carrier will need the approval of the DOT for its schedules to the US. Aerolineas Argentinas will need DOT approval for its schedules from mid-June onwards....

JetBlue Reveals London Schedule As Tickets Briefly Go On Sale 3 minute read It seems that JetBlue has confirmed that it will be flying to London Heathrow Airport when it launches transatlantic flights later this year. While the JetBlue booking engine was down at the time of writing, Twitter user Ashley Quint spotted the fares on sale earlier this morning. JetBlue was spotted selling tickets to London earlier today before the airline’s booking engine was taken offline. Photo: Vincenzo Pace –...

The Evolution Of Boeing 767 Operations In The US 3 minute read The substantial decline of the B767-300ER in the US – not helped by American Airlines retiring the type – means that the gap between the aircraft and the heavier -400ER has narrowed greatly. The B767-400ER, use of which has barely changed in the past decade, is deployed on 51 routes this summer. There are 18 active aircraft, with Delta using all but one. Delta has the most B767-300ER/-400ER services touching the US. Photo: Vince...

airBaltic Begins Rehiring Crew But Vaccinations Are Mandatory 2 minute read Latvian hybrid carrier airBaltic has begun to rehire cabin crew who were let go due to the COVID-19 crisis. However, there are a couple of catches. At this stage, only 20 members of staff are being rehired. Additionally, to be rehired by the Riga-based carrier, the former crew must be vaccinated against COVID-19. airBaltic has begun rehiring crew following the pandemic. Photo: airBaltic COVID-19 has fundamentally change...