Luke Will

Confirmed, AN-225 Mriya Destroyed in Ukraine Invasion

Luke Will — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:54:12 +0000

Earlier last week it was reported that the world’s largest plane, the Antonov 225 Mriya, was destroyed by Russian forces in Ukraine. The Mriya, the only one of its kind ever built, was the largest aircraft in the world. Since this news broke, new footage has come to light showing thick smoke pouring out of Mriya’s […]

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Embraer and Air Peace Sign Services Agreement for their E2 Fleet

Luke Will — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:28:25 +0000

It has been announced today that aircraft manufacturer Embraer – A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, with arms in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defence & Security and Agricultural Aviation – that it has signed a comprehensive long-term services agreement with Air Peace, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest airline, to support the airline’s E195-E2 and ERJ […]

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The First Flying Dolphin – An Interview with Vivek Chaudhary

Luke Will — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:07:12 +0000

Recently, Lt Cdr Vivek Chaudhary (retd), a Submariner from the Indian Navy has hit the news by becoming the first Submariner, turned commercial pilot. I caught up with him to find out more about his extraordinary career. Introducing Lt Cdr Chaudhary Coming from a humble background from the city of Gurugram, Haryana – India […]

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Is the 777XF on the Horizon?

Luke Will — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 01:00:04 +0000

At an event yesterday, November 19th, to present the upcoming Boeing 777X Passenger Aircraft, Chief Executive of Lufthansa, Carsten Spohr said “we have been negotiating about this morning, but there is much more negotiation to be done” to buy a freighter version of the upcoming 777X passenger aircraft. The move comes as plans for an […]

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FAA Prohibits Low Flying in Afghanistan

Luke Will — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:36:13 +0000

Earlier today, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order for Afghanistan’s airspace which bans all US airlines to fly below FL260 throughout the OAKX/Kabul FIR airspace. Why the restriction? According to NOTAM (notice to air-men) KICZ A0020/2, the FAA says the restrictions are due to: “THE RISK POSED BY EXTREMIST/MILITANT ACTIVITY AND LIMITED […]

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British Airways to Trial IATA Travel Pass

Luke Will — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:00:23 +0000

Another carrier – British Airways – has today announced plans to trial the IATA Travel Pass, aimed at getting passengers safely back in the skies following what has been a turbulent year for the aviation industry. What is the IATA Travel Pass? The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app that helps travellers store and […]

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African Aviation’s Recovery – Travel Radar Partners with AviaDev Africa

Luke Will — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:30:13 +0000

The continued Worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has caused massive disruption to the global aviation ecosystem. 2021 marks the fifth edition of AviaDev Africa and now more than ever it is important to face the headwinds and engage in proactive discussions that will enhance air connectivity to, from, and within the continent. With many aviation stakeholders facing […]

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Roadmap to Recovery: UK Aviation ‘Takes-Off’, Again

Luke Will — Mon, 17 May 2021 20:15:46 +0000

Following a previous announcement of a three-tiered traffic light system to resume travel internationally, aviation in the UK once again “took-off” today, with the resumption of holidays overseas. We followed the path of British Airways’ BA492 service to Gibraltar which departed this morning at 07:10am – marking the start of the roadmap to recovery for […]

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Green for Go – UK’s Greenlist Leads to Surge Flight Bookings

Luke Will — Sat, 08 May 2021 15:55:30 +0000

For those wanting to get away this summer, the news on which countries were on the Government ‘Greenlist’ for travel was a long-awaited announcement. At present, leaving the UK without a ‘valid reason’ (which excludes holidays) has been illegal, leaving airlines and holidaymakers at a knife-edge at when travel overseas might be possible again, however […]

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Aviation at Home – 10 Aviation Inspired Wall Art Ideas

Luke Will — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:11:45 +0000

With many of us still in lockdown at home Travel Radar took a look at ways you can bring a touch of travel and aviation to your home. Whether you work in aviation or you’re simply obsessed with all things aeronautical, consider a piece of wall art that highlights your passion. No matter your existing […]

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