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Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced that STARLUX Airlines will launch direct flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Taoyuan Airport in Taipei, marking the first nonstop route between Arizona and Asia. Set to begin early next year, the service will operate three to four times weekly, enhancing travel convenience and economic ties between Arizona and Taiwan. The initiative follows a significant $165 billion investment by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company in Phoenix. STARLUX aims to provide a premium travel experience with its Airbus A350-900. The new route is expected to generate over $100 million annually for the local economy.
Delta CRJ-900 Wing Hits LaGuardia Runway
The FAA is investigating a wing strike incident involving a Delta Air Lines subsidiary, Endeavor Air, at LaGuardia Airport on March 16, 2025. During an unstable landing attempt, a CRJ-900 aircraft’s wing struck the runway, causing sparks, prompting a go-around maneuver by the pilot. The flight, carrying 76 passengers, landed safely, and Delta confirmed the crew followed safety procedures. The incident follows a previous crash involving Endeavor Air in Toronto, heightening concerns over aviation safety. The FAA’s inquiry emphasizes the need for stringent safety measures and effective training for airline personnel in emergency situations.
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Jürgen Weber, Former Lufthansa CEO and Star Alliance Co-Founder, Dies
Lufthansa mourns the passing of Jürgen Weber, its former CEO and co-founder of the Star Alliance, who died at 83. Known as ‘Mr. Lufthansa,’ Weber significantly shaped the airline industry during his tenure from 1991 to 2003 and continued to influence the company as Honorary Chairman until his death. Current CEO Carsten Spohr highlighted Weber’s vital role in Lufthansa’s restructuring and privatization in the 1990s, which set the airline on a successful path. Tributes from company leaders emphasize his remarkable contributions, including the founding of the Star Alliance and fostering a strong corporate culture, ensuring his legacy endures in aviation.
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Cebu Pacific and flyadeal Forge Commercial Partnership Deal
Cebu Pacific and flyadeal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Manila on May 28, 2025, to enhance low-cost air travel. This partnership aims to improve commercial cooperation and maintenance support, with flyadeal leasing two Airbus A320 aircraft from Cebu Pacific for the summer season in Saudi Arabia. Cebu Pacific may also lease flyadeal’s A320s during Southeast Asia’s winter peak. This collaboration is the first official partnership between a Saudi airline and an external airline. Both airlines plan to optimize operations and expand into long-haul travel, with flyadeal set to introduce Airbus A330-900neo aircraft by 2027.