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May 6, 2017 9:35 pm ET -
Alitalia Goes Bankrupt for the Third Time: Is This the…
On Tuesday, Alitalia announced that they have gone into administration following staggering losses within the carrier. The move to go into administration was formally approved by the Italian government and Alitalia shareholders. The Italian government is expected to give the…
May 5, 2017 9:55 pm ET -
How to Catch a Ride on One of the Few…
The iconic Boeing 747 has become a dying breed in the U.S. While airlines around the world, including British Airways and Lufthansa, will continue to operate the aircraft in the foreseeable future, U.S. airlines are saying goodbye to the "Queen of the…
May 5, 2017 8:53 pm ET -
American Launches New Seasonal Routes to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Rome
On Friday, American Airlines launched three new daily seasonal routes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The Dallas-Fort Worth-based carrier will fly to Amsterdam, Rome, and Barcelona until September 30. The new routes are scheduled as…
May 5, 2017 8:37 pm ET -
Malindo Air Expects to Become First 737 MAX 8 Operator
Malindo Air will become the first airline to operate the Boeing 737 MAX 8 on a revenue flight. The aircraft will depart Boeing Field on May 15 and arrive in Kuala Lumpur on May 17. The carrier took the title…
May 5, 2017 6:30 am ET -
China’s Comac C919 Takes off on Historic Maiden Flight
At 02:01 am Eastern Time (14:01 local) the first Comac C919 took off on its maiden flight departing from runway 34R of Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The aircraft, registered B-001A, operating under a special permit to fly by the Chinese…