Airways NOTAM May 3-10

A weekly review of commercial flight

News: Top Five Headlines

Spirit Airlines Seeks Retention Bonuses as Wind-Down Begins

‍Spirit asks bankruptcy court to approve US$10.7 million in retention payments as it begins winding down after ending operations.

Avianca Comes to the Aid as Spirit Shutdown Hits Latin America

Avianca is the first major Latin American carrier to provide structured return options for stranded Spirit Airlines passengers.

AirAsia Orders 150 Airbus A220-300 Aircraft

AirAsia has placed the largest-ever firm Airbus A220 order, signing for 150 of the type on Wednesday.

Dubai Airports Open Airspace, Scales Up Operations

Now that the airspace over the UAE is fully restored, Dubai Airports is scaling up operations and increasing flight movements.

Frontier Airlines Flight Strikes, Kills Person on Denver Airport Runway

Frontier Flight 4345 aborted takeoff at DEN after striking a person on Runway 17L, prompting an emergency evacuation.

Opinion

EgyptAir Begins Boeing 737 MAX Era With First Delivery

EgyptAir received its first Boeing 737-8, the first of 18 leased MAX jets set to support the carrier’s fleet renewal.

This Week in History

5/03/1976: Pan Am’s Round-the-World Record-setting Flight

Today, in 1976, a Pan Am Boeing 747SP completed a record-setting flight around the world.

Analysis

Airways Top 10 Largest Passenger Aircraft

Airways ranks the top ten largest passenger planes still in service today.

Media

Join Us in Our New Zealand Air Expedition

The New Zealand Air Expedition is a curated, 12-day luxury journey across Aotearoa designed specifically for aviation enthusiasts. Hosted by Airways, the trip spans both the North and South Islands, using private charter flights such as the SAAB 340 and Cessna Caravan to maximize exploration time and offer stunning aerial views of the landscape.

The expedition is a small-group, guided experience that includes premium accommodations, select meals, and all internal transfers, scheduled for November 6–17, 2026.

Trip Highlights:

• Aviation Heritage: Private guided tours of the Croydon Aircraft Company, the Omaka Aviation Heritage Center, and the Air New Zealand Maintenance Hangar.

• Iconic Landscapes: A scenic helicopter flight over Milford Sound with an alpine landing and a journey on the Coastal Pacific train.

• Cultural Immersion: Private Māori-hosted experiences in Rotorua and storytelling in Christchurch.

• Exclusive Access: Behind-the-scenes visits to an ATC radar room and vintage aircraft flight options.

• See full expedition details here.

Request to Join

The Airways June 2026 Issue is here

The June 2026 cover of Airways features the Boeing 777X holding gracefully, wings flexing its muscles, GE9X engines pushing a wide-body built to dominate long‑range performance. Preview this issue on Airways Digital or purchase the print edition.

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