April 22, 2016 2:50 am ET
April 19, 2016 7:11 pm ET -
Boeing Selects TRU for 777X Full-Flight Simulators
As of April 19, 2016, Boeing announced that they have selected TRU Simulation+Training as their supplier for their full-flight 777X simulators. These simulators will be used for pro forma training, a service offered to airlines who take delivery of the…
April 15, 2016 8:33 pm ET -
American Airlines Turns 90
Today, American Airlines celebrated its 90th birthday. The airline marked the occasion with special events across its network and on social media, including a special celebration for passengers on American Airlines flight 90. We’re celebrating by taking a look back…
April 14, 2016 8:35 pm ET -
Alitalia to Return to China With Service to Beijing
Italy's flag carrier, Alitalia, announced it will resume service to China in July 2016. Alitalia will begin a nonstop flight between Rome-Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) and Beijing-Capital International Airport (PEK) on July 18, 2016. This will be Alitalia's third new…
April 13, 2016 9:24 pm ET -
TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Virgin Nigeria/Air Nigeria
Virgin Nigeria was formed in 2004 after the Nigerian flag carrier Nigeria Airways went bankrupt in 2003. The airline was formed with Nigerian private investors and Virgin Group taking a 50% split each in the airline. The airline was focused…
April 13, 2016 8:08 pm ET -
How to Volunteer at an Airport
For us AvGeeks, any opportunity that could bring us closer to airplanes is definitely worth considering. One way to do this is by volunteering at your local airport. Many commercially-serviced airports offer some kind of volunteer program. Whether it is…