Airways News is a source of continuously updated news about the commercial aviation industry. The site covers such topics as breaking domestic and global aviation news, aircraft and engine manufacturers, aviation technology, aviation security, the passenger experience, business analysis, airports, flight routes and timetables and passports and visas.
History
The site was formed as an alliance between the former ''Airchive.com'' and ''Airways Magazine''. The rebranded website, launched in September 2014, combines the expertise, resources and staffing of both aviation industry publications.
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''Airways Magazine'', launched in 1994, focuses on the aviation industry's operators, aircraft, technology, manufacturers, airports, destinations, people and airways. The magazine has published more than 219 issues and is distributed through newsstands in North America and 35 nations worldwide, reaching subscribers in more than 60 countries.
In September 2014, it was announced that veteran aviation journalist Benét J. Wilson would become the site's co-editor-in-chief effective October 6, 2014.
References
External links
* {{Official website, http://www.airwaysnews.com/html/
Internet properties established in 2014
American technology news websites
2014 establishments in the United States
Aviation in the United States