3/17/2017: IAG Launches Long-Haul Airline, LEVEL
Today in Aviation, the International Airlines Group (IAG) launched its newest airline, Madrid, Spain-based LEVEL (IB), in 2017.
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Jazeera Airways to Establish New Saudi Low-Cost Carrier
Jazeera Airways (J9) is establishing a new low-cost carrier in Saudi Arabia as part of the country's 'Vision 2030' strategy.
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3/15/1951: Qantas’ Maiden Flight across the South Pacific
Today in Aviation, a Qantas Airways (QF) flying boat operated the airline's first flight across the South Pacific.
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3/14/1947: Saudia Takes to the Skies
Today in Aviation, Saudia (SV) commenced scheduled operations in 1947.
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3/13/2006: Volaris Takes to the Skies
Today in Aviation, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris (Y4) operated its first revenue flight in 2006.
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3/11/1993: Maiden Flight of the Airbus A321
Today in Aviation, the A321 prototype, F-WWIA, took to the skies for the first time in 1993 from Airbus' Hamburg
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Ethiopian Airlines Returns to Karachi After Almost 20 Years
After last serving the city in 2004, Ethiopian Airlines (ET) is set to return to Karachi from May.
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3/10/2004: Hong Kong’s HK Express is Founded
Today in Aviation, Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier HK Express (UO) was founded in 2004.
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Northern Pacific Officially Announces Inaugural Route
Northern Pacific Airways (7H) is set to take to the skies on June 2.
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Mango Administrators Appeal Licence Revocation
Administrators of troubled Mango Airlines (JE) is appealing the cancellation of its operating licence.