September 2015 Archives

Airlines

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Avation History: Braniff International Airlines

September 30, 2015 Ian McMurtry

Prior to the blue, red, and yellow Southwest Boeing 737s that currently dominate the skies over the United States, there was another airline that flew colorful jets. Braniff International Airlines, founded in 1930 by Tom and

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Cathay Pacific Becomes Asia’s Largest Operator of the 777-300ER

September 29, 2015 James Dinsdale

On September 28th, Hong Kong-based airline, Cathay Pacific, received its 53rd and final 777-300ER from Boeing, making them the largest operator of the widebody aircraft in Asia. The aircraft, registered as B-HNR, arrived at its new base

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Lady Penelope Arrives in Goodyear, Leaves a Legacy Behind

September 28, 2015 James Dinsdale

Just yesterday at 4:45pm ET, Virgin Atlantic ferried G-VFAB “Lady Penelope” flew from Las Vegas to Goodyear for its final flight. The Boeing 747-4Q8 first became airborne on April 14th, 1994 and would go onto serve Sir

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Boeing Completes Utah Expansion Project

September 28, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On September 25th, Boeing announced the completion of their most recent expansion project with the successful manufacture of a horizontal stabilizer in Salt Lake City, Utah. The horizontal stabilizer was built for a new Boeing 787,

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Boeing Begins Building a Foundation in China

September 27, 2015 James Dinsdale

This week Boeing has announced it will open a new completion center for its Boeing 737s in China. The new plant will be jointly run by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, known as Comac, and Boeing

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United Applies For New Service to Xian, China

September 25, 2015 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Continuing with their steady growth in Asia, United Airlines has announced new service, pending government approval, to Xian, China (XIY) from San Francisco (SFO). The flight would operate a seasonal summer schedule of 3x a

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Alitalia, American Fly the Papacy Throughout the Northeast and Cuba

September 24, 2015 Ryan Ewing

With its biggest hub at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport, Alitalia, Italy’s national carrier, flies to destinations all over the world. However, the airline is very well known in particular for its Papal charters. While Alitalia was able

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: A Look Back at PeoplExpress(es)?

September 24, 2015 Daniel Morley

While the title of the article may seem deceiving, it is in fact true that two airlines have held the name PeopleExpress since 1980. One was a moderate success, while the other lasted just a

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OPINION: United Begins Its Uphill Climb With New CEO Oscar Munoz

September 23, 2015 Joe Pesek

After just under five years of leading one of the world’s biggest airlines, Jeff Smisek had resigned from United Airlines. The writing was on the wall after numerous years of lower than expected returns, unhappy customers

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Finnair Targets First A350 Flight to the United States

September 22, 2015 James Dinsdale

Finland’s flag carrier, Finnair, is hoping to become the first airline to operate its Airbus A350-900XWB to the United States. The airline is expecting to begin service to New York’s JFK in December, with discussions between

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First 787-9 Arrival Highlights British Airways’ Continuation of its Fleet Restructure

September 22, 2015 James Dinsdale

The near arrival of the British Airway’s first Boeing 787-9 this month (G-ZBKA), the second generation of the Dreamliner series, highlights progressive steps the airline is taking to ensure that its fleet remains competitive among the major

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Finnair’s First A350 XWB Makes Its Maiden Flight

September 18, 2015 James Dinsdale

Finland’s flag carrier Finnair has seen its first Airbus A350-900 XWB embark on its maiden flight out of Toulouse. The aircraft, registered F-WZFM, took off at 11:20UTC on September 16th from Airbus’ headquarters in southern France before

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Florida Panthers and Eastern Airlines Announce Partnership

September 17, 2015 Daniel Morley

On Tuesday, September 15th, the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League announced a new partnership with Miami based Eastern Airlines. Eastern will provide all flight arrangements for the Panthers, and have decorated a Boeing

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Kendell Airlines

September 17, 2015 Ashley Magoon

In 1967, aviation enthusiast Don Kendell founded Premiair Aviation, an Australian air charter provider and flight school based in Wagga Wagga, Australia. Within a few years, in 1971, his small charter company would grow rapidly

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TAM Airlines Becomes Fourth Airbus A350 Operator

September 17, 2015 James Dinsdale

Airbus rolled out its fourth livery for its Airbus A350 Extra Wide Body (XWB) aircraft today, sporting TAM Airlines’ colors. TAM will be the A350-900’s fourth operator, after Qatar Airways, Vietnam Airlines and Finnair. The

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The Inauspicious “Curse” of Flight 191

September 15, 2015 Daniel Morley

What’s in a flight number? Most flight numbers are assigned based on one of two factors; the route of the flight, such as short haul and long haul, or based on the operator of the

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Airbus Opens First US Plant in Alabama

September 14, 2015 Joe Pesek

In an effort to compete for American customers on Boeing’s home turf, Airbus has officially opened its first factory in the United States. Built in Mobile, Alabama, this brand new 53 acre facility will be tasked

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PHOTO STORY: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Inside American’s Hub at MIA

September 12, 2015 Ryan Ewing

Along with being the gateway to Latin America, Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of the world’s most bustling airports. In 2013 it was ranked the 10th busiest airport in the United States, as well

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American Uses Wrong Aircraft to Fly to Hawaii

September 12, 2015 James Dinsdale

Just this weekend news emerged that American Airlines Flight 31 performed service from Los Angeles International Airport to Honolulu International Airport without its mandatory Extended Twin-Engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) rating. The aircraft, an Airbus A321-200 registered

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The 777-200: A Recap of Recent Incidents

September 11, 2015 James Dinsdale

Since Tuesday’s accident at McCarran International in Las Vegas the 777-200 has been involved in fourteen prior aviation accidents and incidents since its first flight back in 1994. As of today, over 1200 Boeing 777 aircraft are

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September 2015

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Avation History: Braniff International Airlines

Cathay Pacific Becomes Asia’s Largest Operator of the 777-300ER

Lady Penelope Arrives in Goodyear, Leaves a Legacy Behind

Boeing Completes Utah Expansion Project

Boeing Begins Building a Foundation in China

United Applies For New Service to Xian, China

Alitalia, American Fly the Papacy Throughout the Northeast and Cuba

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: A Look Back at PeoplExpress(es)?

OPINION: United Begins Its Uphill Climb With New CEO Oscar Munoz

Finnair Targets First A350 Flight to the United States

First 787-9 Arrival Highlights British Airways’ Continuation of its Fleet Restructure

Finnair’s First A350 XWB Makes Its Maiden Flight

Florida Panthers and Eastern Airlines Announce Partnership

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Kendell Airlines

TAM Airlines Becomes Fourth Airbus A350 Operator

The Inauspicious “Curse” of Flight 191

Airbus Opens First US Plant in Alabama

PHOTO STORY: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Inside American’s Hub at MIA

American Uses Wrong Aircraft to Fly to Hawaii

The 777-200: A Recap of Recent Incidents

TAP Air Portugal Announces Service to San Francisco Starting in June

ANA’s Turtle-themed A380 Rolls Out of the Paint Shop

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: DETA Air

Avianca Brazil Files for Bankruptcy

Judge Overturns Decision after Attempt to Halt Boeing/Embraer Negotiations