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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: East-West Airlines
Australian regional carrier East-West Airlines first took flight in 1947 from Tamworth, New South Wales, and charted a long course for success. Within the decade prior to its downfall, the airline had become the third largest domestic carrier in the country. The carrier’s first service was operated with a Tiger Moth aircraft, which operated scheduled […]
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Boeing Selects TRU for 777X Full-Flight Simulators
As of April 19, 2016, Boeing announced that they have selected TRU Simulation+Training as their supplier for their full-flight 777X simulators. These simulators will be used for pro forma training, a service offered to airlines who take delivery of the aircraft. Scheduled to be functional in 2019, the full-flight suites include a flat-panel classroom trainer […]
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American Airlines Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary of Cuba Service
For American Airlines, April 5, 2016, marks 25 years of charter service to Cuba. On this day in 1991, the inaugural flight departed Miami International Airport bound for Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport. The anniversary comes at the perfect time, since in early March, airlines submitted their applications for scheduled service to Cuba. “Back then, going […]
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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Caribair
Puerto Rican airline Caribair, commenced operations in 1939, eventually going on to serve a wide variety of Caribbean Islands. Popular with both locals and tourists alike, Caribair was the first Puerto Rican airline to operate jet airplanes on regularly scheduled passenger routes, giving their few but important DC-9s special status. The carrier took flight as Caribbean […]
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Airbus Announces New Cabin Brand
On March 23, 2016, Airbus announced the launch of their new cabin brand, “Airspace by Airbus.” The design will be first implemented on the A330neo. According to the company, the cabin will overall be more spacious than other designs, including larger overhead bins and wider aisles and seats. “Airbus’ history of success is down to […]
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First US Manufactured Airbus Aircraft Takes Flight
As of March 21, 2016, the first airplane manufactured at Airbus’ manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama took its maiden flight. The Airbus A321 took off at 9:36 AM, flying for 3 hours 26 minutes before landing back in Mobile at 1:02 PM. “We’ve come to an exciting milestone in the production of any aircraft, but this […]
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TAM Brings Airbus A350 to Miami
On March 17, 2016, Brazilian carrier TAM Airlines brought their new Airbus A350 to Miami International Airport, marking their first international service with the airplane. Operated as TAM 9601, the airplane arrived at Miami following a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Brazil early Thursday morning. Upon arrival at around 7:15 a.m., the milestone flight was greeted […]
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Delta Enters Codeshare with KLM, Jet Airways
As of March 14, 2016, Delta Air Lines announced that they have entered a codeshare with Jet Airways and KLM. This new partnership entails guaranteed connection flights from North America to India via Amsterdam. The agreement will become effective starting March 27, 2016, when Jet Airways, India’s international airline, is set to launch daily service to […]
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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Ransome Airlines
In 1967, Northeast Philadelphia Airport became home to a new regional carrier, Ransome Airlines. The airline would operate flights on behalf of many widely known carriers for most of its 28 year history, and would also receive a significant opportunity unique to a majority of regional carriers. For the first three years, the new carrier […]
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MH370: Two Years Later
March 8, 2o16 marks two years since one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history, the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370. The Boeing 777-200ER, registered as 9M-MRO, vanished over the Gulf of Thailand at 1:21 am on March 8, 2014. The flight was enroute to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur, carrying 239 passengers and crew. […]