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An AvGeek’s Perspective: The Boeing 737 MAX 9 Rollout
it’s a rainy, 33-degree day in early March, and I am up early. I never get up early. Only two things get me out from my warm, electric blanket covered bed at 4:50 in the morning: the sweet smell of cinnamon rolls and bacon, or airplanes. Seattleites can, and will enthusiastically tell you that our […]
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This Week in 5 #AvGeek Photos
A photo is a thousand words. An aviation photo can serve as a testament to the essence and magic of flight while also telling a story. Each week, the AirlineGeeks team compiles five aviation photos that tell a story and capture the uniqueness of flight. Houston-based photographer Gerald (@gfb.avphoto) photographed this Air France Airbus A330 […]
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This Week in 5 #AvGeek Photos
A photo is a thousand words. An aviation photo can serve as a testament to the essence and magic of flight while also telling a story. Each week, the AirlineGeeks team compiles five aviation photos that tell a story and capture the uniqueness of flight. Senior Airfield Operations Officer Aaron Augustine (xaaza3x) gets up close to […]
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Taking a Peek Inside Boeing’s Manufacturing Facility in North Charleston
Boeing, though often associated with their main facilities in Seattle, has other sites around the U.S. and the world. One of these facilities is their rapidly expanding final assembly and delivery center in North Charleston, S.C. Referred to simply as Boeing South Carolina, the facility is one home (the other being Everett, Wash.) to the […]
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This Week in 5 #AvGeek Photos
A photo is a thousand words. An aviation photo can serve as a testament to the essence and magic of flight while also telling a story. Each week, the AirlineGeeks team compiles five aviation photos that tell a story and capture the uniqueness of flight. After being painted at Trois-Rivieres Airport, jetBlue’s newest special livery […]
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Photos: Taking a Ride Onboard United’s Brand New Boeing 777-300ER
Yesterday AirlineGeeks.com had the chance to attend a preview flight of the new United 777-300ER aircraft featuring the carrier’s new Polaris business class seat. We were able to test out the whole experience from the lounge to the multi-course onboard meal. Our day started at the recently opened Polaris lounge at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. Guests […]
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This Week in 5 #AvGeek Photos
A photo is a thousand words. An aviation photo can serve as a testament to the essence and magic of flight while also telling a story. Each week, the AirlineGeeks team compiles five aviation photos that tell a story and capture the uniqueness of flight. This image by photographer Sebastian Herb (@muc.aviation) depicts the complex […]
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Photos: Auckland Welcomes The World’s Longest Flight
Around 7:30 a.m. local time on Monday, Qatar Airways flight 920 arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, making a historic milestone for the carrier and the city. At 17 hours and 30 minutes, the new Doha to Auckland route is the world’s longest. The new route will operate seven times per week operated by a Boeing […]
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This Week in 5 #AvGeek Photos
A photo is a thousand words. An aviation photo can serve as a testament to the essence and magic of flight while also telling a story. Each week, the AirlineGeeks team compiles five aviation photos that tell a story and capture the uniqueness of flight. Aviation photographer Artem Kashirin (@artemairplane) captured this photo of RwandAir’s […]
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EASA Publishes Safety Promotion Program for 2017
The European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) approach to safety promotion was fully revamped in 2015. For every year since the agency has reviewed and improved its strategic plan. With the release of the Rulemaking and Safety Promotion Program 2017, for the first time, efficiency is made measurable in comparison to the baseline of 2015. Where the […]