Gallery: This Week in Pictures-Aug. 14-18, 2017

Linda Blachly

Spirit A320-first US-built aircraft-completes test flight

Airbus

The first Airbus A320 aircraft to be produced at the Airbus US Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, has flown for the first time. The A320 took off from the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley the morning of Aug. 15. The flight lasted approximately four hours, during which tests were performed on systems, engines and structural performance. 

SWISS phaese out last Avro

Kurt Hofmann

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) phased out its last Avro RJ100 with a special flight from Geneva to Zurich Aug. 15. Photo: SWISS Avro RJ100 and Bombardier CS100.

Onboard drink disturbances skyrocket

Getty

Ireland-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair has called for strict limits on the amount of alcohol passengers can be served at UK airports, following a spike in the number of people arrested for drunken behavior at airports or on flights.

Aeroflot subsidiary Donavia in bankruptcy

Wikimedia

A Russian court has declared Aeroflot Airline subsidiary Donavia insolvent following a bankruptcy filing in January when Aeroflot filed on behalf of its two subsidiaries—Orenburg-based Orenair and Rostov-on-Don-based Donavia.

Ethiopian upgrades IFE on 767s

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Group has refurbished its Boeing 767-300ERs with new seating and inflight entertainment systems.

Ethiopian upgrades seating on 767s

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Group has refurbished its Boeing 767-300ERs with new seating and inflight entertainment systems.

Loganair to expand links with BA

Wikimedia

Scottish regional airline Loganair is in discussions with British Airways (BA) on an expanded codeshare agreement. Photo: Loganair Saab 340 in traditional livery

Linda Blachly

Linda Blachly is a content producer and editor for Air Transport World and Aviation Week. She joined the company in July 2010 and is responsible for producing features for Air Transport World’s monthly magazine and engaging content for the aviationweek.com. She is based in the Washington DC office.