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Airlines Apply for Service to Cuba
On March 2, 2016, numerous US carriers submitted their applications for regularly scheduled service to Cuba. This was made possible after an agreement between the US and Cuba in February, which will allow for 110 daily flights to Havana and other Cuban cities. Currently, seven airlines have filed for service. Alaska Airlines became one of the […]
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Embraer Rolls Out First E190-E2 Jet
On February 25th, 2016, Embraer officially rolled out their new E190-E2 aircraft, a significant milestone for the company as the airplane is the first of their second generation of E-Jets. Embraer held the special ceremony at their plant in São José dos Campos, Brazil. “The rollout held today marks the completion of the assembly of the […]
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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Cimber Sterling
In 1950, Danish airline Cimber Air took to the skies over Sønderborg, Denmark. For the next 62 years, the long-lasting carrier would operate several varied aircraft types on international and domestic routes, as well as function under key codeshare agreements. Their first aircraft was a SAI KZ III, a lightweight Danish utility airplane. Cimber Air also […]
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Boeing Delivers 100th 787 Produced in South Carolina
On February 16th, 2016, Boeing South Carolina celebrated a significant achievement with the delivery of the 100th airplane manufactured at the North Charleston production site. American Airlines proudly took delivery of the milestone aircraft, a 787-8 Dreamliner. “The 787 has quickly become an important part of our fleet, allowing us to fly profitably to new places like […]
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British Airways to Launch Flights at Stansted Airport
As of February 9th, 2016, British Airways announced that they will commence operations at Stansted Airport in London next spring. This addition to their route network will be the fourth London-based airport served by the airline. Set to start on May 18, 2016, all flights to Stansted will be operated by British Airways subsidiary, BA […]
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American Airlines to Launch New Routes at LAX
American has announced that they will begin operating new routes to LAX starting in summer 2016. After all new routes are commenced next June, the carrier will operate over 220 daily flights at LAX, serving 70 global destinations out of the airport, according to the carrier. Their new routes will include service to and from […]
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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Capital Airlines
Capital’s roots can be traced all the way back to 1926 with the formation of airmail carrier Clifford Ball Airlines. In 1936, Pennsylvania Central Airlines, which was Capital’s immediate predecessor, resulted from a long, complex series of airline formations and mergers. Capital’s presence would last for a relatively short amount of time when compared to […]
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ANA Accomplishes 100,000 787 Flights
On January 11, 2016, All Nippon Airways became the first airline to complete 100,000 flights in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Upon arrival at Sea-Tac International Airport, the milestone flight was celebrated with a special gate ceremony. “The 787 Dreamliner has played an important role especially in forming the backbone of our international fleet,” said ANA president […]
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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Pan Am
In 1927, a crucial air mail transport task from Key West to Havana led to the formation of Pan Am. Initially an air mail carrier, the widely known airline grew to become prosperous and successful, allowing for a well-remembered legacy that continues to fly high today. During the early years of their history, the carrier […]
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United To Start Additional Service from Newark to Brussels
As of December 18, 2015, United announced that they will commence a second daily nonstop service from Newark to Brussels next summer. Beginning on May 5, the service will operate through October 28, 2016. Set to operate as United flight 44, the eight hour trip will begin at 9:30 p.m. in Newark before landing in […]