Viva Aerobus, a leading force in the aviation sector, has recently unveiled its plans for an additional expansion into the U.S. market. The airline has announced the introduction of two new direct routes originating from Mérida's International Airport (MID), setting the stage for improved connectivity and a boost in tourism. MID to Orlando (MCO): A Gateway to Fantasy Starting July 1, the airline will be connecting Mérida to Orlando's bustling International Airport (MCO). This new route is scheduled to operate…
Former American Airlines Chairman and CEO Doug Parker is starting a non-profit, according to a Linkedin post on Monday. Parker, who served as CEO of America West, US Airways, and then American for 22 years, said the new charity will "remove the barriers that exist for underrepresented young adults to…
The A32oneo family continues to enjoy extraordinary growth in recent years with Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific announcing orders for 32 more of the type. The order consists of both the A320neo and A321neo, though the exact composition is unclear. The aircraft will be in service with both Cathay Pacific and…
Japan Airlines showed off its much-anticipated A350-1000 interiors on Monday, featuring 239 seats in a four-class configuration. Both First and Business class cabins will feature fully enclosed suites. According to data available on Planespotter.net, JAL’s A350-1000 will be far less dense than some fellow operators of the type. For instance,…
Aviation groups breathed a collective sigh of relief late Saturday after Congress passed an interim measure that avoids a government shutdown and also gives the FAA some breathing room. The bill, which was signed by President Biden a few hours before the midnight deadline to avert a shutdown, pushes that…
The Small Community Air Service Development Program is another government-funded program that is used to provide the funding smaller communities need to develop their air service portfolios. Generally, it is not as well-known compared to the widely-used Essential Air Service (EAS) program. This program is meant to benefit communities and…
On Sept. 28, China Eastern and COMAC announced a new order of 100 COMAC C919s. This order is yet the largest confirmed order of C919 from a single airline, and the 100 jets will be delivered to China Eastern from 2024 through 2031. The delivery schedule reported by the media…
Seems like the game is on for the Airbus A350. This year's orders from Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air India and the most recent from Air France-KLM are rejuvenating the order book of the Airbus A350 completely. The sudden blow of the 2020 pandemic brought the order flow to a stall.…
The aviation industry is currently in an unprecedented time for multiple reasons, however, one in particular stands out compared to the rest: pilot hiring. In 2022, airlines in the United States set a record by hiring just over 13,000 pilots, almost tripling the previous high of just over 5,000 in…
Editor’s Note: AirlineGeeks is excited to launch our ‘Livery of the Week’ series. Every Friday, a team member will share an airline livery, which can be from the past, present, or even a special scheme. Some airline liveries are works of art. The complexity associated with painting around critical flight…
