Ashley Magoon

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United To Start Additional Service from Newark to Brussels

December 18, 2015 Ashley Magoon

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

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Mesaba Airlines

December 9, 2015 Ashley Magoon

In 1944, Gordy Newstrom founded Mesaba Aviation for the purpose of transporting employees of the Blandin Paper Mill Company. It would not be long, however, until the small Minnesota-based company would expand to become a

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Boeing Rolls Out First 737 MAX 8

December 8, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On December 8, 2015, Boeing officially rolled out the 737 MAX 8. The newest member of the 737 family was proudly revealed to a large group of Boeing employees, marking a very special day for Boeing.

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Final C-17 Globemaster III Departs From Long Beach

November 30, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On November 29, 2015, the last ever C-17 Globemaster III military airlifter departed Boeing’s Long Beach, California production plant. This take off marks the end of the C-17 production era, along with all aircraft production

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Southern Airways

November 18, 2015 Ashley Magoon

Southern Airways’ history dates back to 1936, when Frank Hulse and Ike Jones purchased a controlling stake in flight school Southern Airways of Georgia. In 1944, the regional carrier finally received certification to operate as

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Cathay Pacific Unveils A New Livery

November 1, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On November 1, 2015, Cathay Pacific unveiled a refreshed livery that will eventually appear on their entire fleet, both present and future. Initially revealed on a Boeing 777-300ER, the new design will begin to appear

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Atlantic Southeast Airlines

October 28, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On June 27, 1979, Atlantic Southeast Airlines took to the skies for the first time, beginning the regional carriers’ long and successful journey in the skies above the Southeastern United States and far beyond. Based

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Boeing Opens Expanded 737 Delivery Center in Seattle

October 20, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On October 19th, 2015, Boeing celebrated the opening of their enhanced delivery center in Seattle. Used to deliver 737s to more than 500 737 operators around the world, the delivery center was redesigned in order

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Alaska Airlines Increases Overhead Storage Using New Bins

October 9, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On October 9th, Alaska Airlines proudly announced that that are the first airline to feature Boeing’s new overhead Space Bins throughout the cabin on many of their present and future airplanes. The redesigned bins will

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Rio Airways

October 7, 2015 Ashley Magoon

In 1967, Rio Airways first took flight in the skies above Killeen, Texas. Though small, the regional carrier was far from insignificant. Rio Airways made code share agreements with larger airlines, and gained enough influence

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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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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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Malaysia Airlines Reforms Under a New Identity

September 4, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On Tuesday, Malaysia Airlines welcomed the formation of their new company, Malaysia Airlines Berhad. CEO Christoph Mueller walked through Kuala Lumpur International Airport, along with other staff members and senior managers, to mark the occasion.

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Big Sky Airlines

August 27, 2015 Ashley Magoon

From their start in 1978, Big Sky Airlines played an important role in connecting small cities across Montana, as well as cities in Washington, Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming during a significant portion of its existence.

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Aeroperú

August 6, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On May 22, 1973, Aeroperú took to the skies, becoming Peru’s flag carrier for several intense and difficult years. The struggle to maintain operations would ensue for most of their years in the sky, worsened

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) In Aviation History: RenoAir

July 16, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On July 2, 1992, RenoAir commenced operations and began a memorable seven year effort to keep themselves in the sky. As their name suggests, the airline was based in Reno, Nevada, with additional hubs in Las

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#TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Aspen Airways

June 25, 2015 Ashley Magoon

Aspen Airways was founded in 1952 as a regional affiliate of United Express. Originally based in Aspen, Colorado, the airline eventually moved their headquarters to Stapleton International Airport. Aspen Airways was actually named after the

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#TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: US Airways’ Short Lived MetroJet

June 4, 2015 Ashley Magoon

Founded by its refreshed carrier, US Airways, MetroJet survived for just three brief years before shutting down. On June 1, 1998, MetroJet took flight using the Boeing 737-200. The airline was referred to by the

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Sinkhole Causes Problems at DFW

May 26, 2015 Ashley Magoon

At around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a large sinkhole opened up dangerously close to a runway at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, causing airport officials to shut down runway 18L. According to CBS News, the

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The New Eastern Airlines Is Officially Taking Flight

May 24, 2015 Ashley Magoon

In 1991, Eastern Airlines was grounded due to an overflow of problems. Now, 24 years later, the airline is once again starting its engines and spreading its wings. On December 19, 2014, a 737-800 in

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Articles by Ashley Magoon

United To Start Additional Service from Newark to Brussels

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Mesaba Airlines

Boeing Rolls Out First 737 MAX 8

Final C-17 Globemaster III Departs From Long Beach

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Southern Airways

Cathay Pacific Unveils A New Livery

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Atlantic Southeast Airlines

Boeing Opens Expanded 737 Delivery Center in Seattle

Alaska Airlines Increases Overhead Storage Using New Bins

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Rio Airways

Boeing Completes Utah Expansion Project

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Kendell Airlines

Malaysia Airlines Reforms Under a New Identity

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Big Sky Airlines

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Aeroperú

TBT (Throwback Thursday) In Aviation History: RenoAir

#TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Aspen Airways

#TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: US Airways’ Short Lived MetroJet

Sinkhole Causes Problems at DFW

The New Eastern Airlines Is Officially Taking Flight

LEVEL Expands Low-Cost Transatlantic Flights to New York and Santiago

Photo Tour: Onboard a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300

China Southern Airlines to Leave SkyTeam Alliance

Qatar Airways Inks Interline Agreement with Massachusetts’ Cape Air

American Airlines’ New Uniforms Make Debut