Loganair prepares to say goodbye to its Saab SF340s in style after 24 years
Glasgow-based Loganair will be retiring the last remaining Saab SF340 turboprop from its fleet in January 2024. Yet,…
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Articles about the retirement of aircraft models, the retirement of individuals within the aviation industry, or the retirement of certain services or routes.
USAF to retire RQ-4 Global Hawk in 2027
The US Air Force (USAF) plans to phase out the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drone by…
US Congress to consider raising pilot retirement age to tackle industry shortage
The United States Congress is considering proposed legislation that would raise the retirement age for commercial airline pilots…
France retires Mirage 2000C fighter jets
The French Air and Space Force has bid farewell to the Dassault Mirage 2000C fighter jet. The type…
Air India offers voluntary retirement; lowers cabin crew retirement age to 40
Air India has rolled out a voluntary retirement scheme for some of its permanent employees who are either…
Want a piece of a retired Emirates’ A380? It’s being recycled into memorabilia
If you fancy a piece of Emirates’ first retired Airbus A380, keep your eyes peeled. The carrier has…
DAT to retire Europe’s last MD-83
Danish Air Transport (DAT) announced the farewell flight of its McDonnell Douglas MD-83, the last aircraft of its…
Southwest COO takes charge as the next president
United States-based low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced a change in leadership with the retirement of its former…
Calhoun to work longer after Boeing extends retirement age
The American aircraft manufacturer Boeing made an exception in its inner policies and extended the standard company‘s retirement…
What ever happened to British Airways Victor Foxtrot?
British Airways (BA) bid a farewell to its Boeing 747-400 aircraft stored at Cardiff Airport (CWL), the United…
After 22 years in skies, CityJet farewells last BAe Avro RJ85
Irish regional airline CityJet (WX) retired its last British Aerospace Avro RJ85 jet named “Great Blasket Island” after…
China Airlines subsidiary to retire whole Embraer E-190 fleet
Mandarin Airlines, a subsidiary of the Taiwanese carrier China Airlines, confirmed the gradual retirement plan of its Embraer…