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Aviation History Preserved: World’s First Boeing 777 Arrives at Pima Air and Space Museum

September 18, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Arizona is a popular destination for retirees due to its consistent hot temperatures and idyllic, picturesque scenery. However, the latest retiree to change its residency to Arizona wouldn’t be a 65-year old senior citizen, but

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First Look: Delta Shows Off First Airbus A220

September 14, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Delta is pulling the sheet off of its newest jet. The Airbus A220, formerly known as the Bombardier C Series, is making its initial U.S. debut with the Atlanta-based carrier. The airline introduced its first

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Opinion: Why It’s Important to Look at Aviation from a Big Picture Perspective

August 19, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Let’s face it; the vast majority of people don’t enjoy flying. From tight seats to surprising fees, the whole experience of hopping on an airplane can prove to be tedious. Despite this, there are several

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Photos: United Debuts Premium Plus Seating on a Boeing 777-200

June 27, 2018 Ryan Ewing

United is joining other major U.S. carriers with the addition of a premium economy cabin. This new cabin, called Premium Plus, will serve as the airline’s first premium economy product and will officially debut as early

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Qantas First Class – Los Angeles to Sydney

June 4, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Qantas’ international first class product on the A380 is a favorite among avid travelers and frequent fliers alike. From lavish bedding to restaurant-style dining, the product is a step above premium and is worth just

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12 Photos from LAX’s Bustling Airfield

May 13, 2018 Ryan Ewing

There is hardly a quiet day at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The world’s fourth busiest airport by passengers numbers served 84,557,968 customers in 2017 alone. LAX is no stranger to traffic diversity either. With

News

A String of Bad Luck? Three Near Back-to-Back Aviation Incidents in 24 Hours

April 17, 2018 Ryan Ewing

The East Coast’s commercial aviation sector was hit with a heavy dose of bad luck early this week, featuring three back-to-back inflight mechanical incidents involving separate U.S. airlines. In every case, however, the rigid and persistent

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Fatality Reported Following Uncontained Engine Failure Incident on Southwest Flight

April 17, 2018 Ryan Ewing

On Tuesday afternoon, Southwest flight 1380 from New York-LaGuardia to Dallas Love Field suffered an uncontained engine failure at approximately 32,000 feet. The aircraft, registered as N772SW, was forced to divert to Philadelphia where it

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United Changes Up Livery on First Boeing 737 MAX 9

April 7, 2018 Ryan Ewing

United’s first 737 MAX 9 made its initial appearance in full paint on Friday evening. The aircraft, which is due to start service on June 7, sported a different livery compared to its 737 counterparts.

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Photos: Inside Singapore’s New Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

March 27, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Singapore Airlines is known for raising the bar in the airline business from stunning first class suites to pioneering the Airbus A380. The airline will be upping its game yet again for medium-haul routes operated

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Boeing Delivers Newest Member of 787 Dreamliner Family in North Charleston, S.C.

March 25, 2018 Ryan Ewing

About a year after the 787-10’s first flight, Boeing is delivering the latest member of the 787 family to Singapore Airlines. The aircraft is a game-changer for not only Singapore’s fleet but also a stride

Planes

7 Photos from Inside Boeing’s South Carolina Facility

March 25, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Boeing is showing off their North Charleston, S.C. facility ahead of the first 787-10 Dreamliner delivery to Singapore Airlines on Sunday night. While the factory’s size pales in comparison to its Everett counterpart, it is a

Planes

Boeing’s 10,000th 737 Makes Headway Down Renton Assembly Line

March 2, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Boeing’s only in production narrow-body aircraft is celebrating a milestone. Since being put into service in 1967 with Lufthansa, the 737 is now the world’s best selling aircraft. In just a few weeks, the 10,000th

Planes

Embraer E190-E2 Gets Green Light From EASA, ANAC and FAA

February 28, 2018 Ryan Ewing

After 56 months since the program was launched, Embraer received type certificate for the E190-E2, the first member of the E-Jets E2 family, from the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil –

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The Southwest 737-800 That Didn’t ‘Skid off the Runway’ in Baltimore

February 7, 2018 Ryan Ewing

A flurry of reports on Wednesday stated that a Southwest 737-800 had ‘skid off the runway‘ at Baltimore’s Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). This was not the case. Instead, the aircraft slid off the center-line of

Airports

Photos: ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Sends Scores of New York and Philadelphia-Bound Flights to Dulles Airport Near Washington, D.C.

January 5, 2018 Ryan Ewing

As the first blizzard of 2018, also known as a ‘bomb cyclone,’ bore down on the Northeast, flights to major airports, including Boston Logan, Philadelphia, and New York, were disrupted. American Airlines canceled more than 1,300

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Sources: Virgin America’s Final Day of Operation Slated for mid-January

December 29, 2017 Ryan Ewing

According to two sources familiar with Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Virgin America, the airlines will fly under one single operating certificate as early as Jan. 11, 2018. This move will officially close out the Virgin

Planes

American Quietly Adds Polished Aluminum Retro Livery to a Boeing 737-800

December 14, 2017 Ryan Ewing

American’s polished aluminum livery, also known as the “tri-color” design, has been a fan favorite among customers and employees since its debut in the late 1960s. The livery, featuring a polished aluminum fuselage, red, white,

Airports

Looking Inside an Abandoned Air Traffic Control Tower at Washington Dulles International Airport

November 1, 2017 Ryan Ewing

Standing on top of the airport’s main terminal, the tower at Washington Dulles International Airport is perhaps one of the most iconic in the U.S. It’s design was spearheaded by architect Eero Saarinen who designed

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Photos: United Celebrates the Queen of the Skies at SFO Family Day

October 15, 2017 Ryan Ewing

On Oct. 8, United opened its maintenance base at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) up to airline employees and their families for the carrier’s annual SFO Family Day. This year was special, though, as the airline

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Articles by Ryan Ewing

Aviation History Preserved: World’s First Boeing 777 Arrives at Pima Air and Space Museum

First Look: Delta Shows Off First Airbus A220

Opinion: Why It’s Important to Look at Aviation from a Big Picture Perspective

Photos: United Debuts Premium Plus Seating on a Boeing 777-200

Trip Report: Qantas First Class – Los Angeles to Sydney

12 Photos from LAX’s Bustling Airfield

A String of Bad Luck? Three Near Back-to-Back Aviation Incidents in 24 Hours

Fatality Reported Following Uncontained Engine Failure Incident on Southwest Flight

United Changes Up Livery on First Boeing 737 MAX 9

Photos: Inside Singapore’s New Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Boeing Delivers Newest Member of 787 Dreamliner Family in North Charleston, S.C.

7 Photos from Inside Boeing’s South Carolina Facility

Boeing’s 10,000th 737 Makes Headway Down Renton Assembly Line

Embraer E190-E2 Gets Green Light From EASA, ANAC and FAA

The Southwest 737-800 That Didn’t ‘Skid off the Runway’ in Baltimore

Photos: ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Sends Scores of New York and Philadelphia-Bound Flights to Dulles Airport Near Washington, D.C.

Sources: Virgin America’s Final Day of Operation Slated for mid-January

American Quietly Adds Polished Aluminum Retro Livery to a Boeing 737-800

Looking Inside an Abandoned Air Traffic Control Tower at Washington Dulles International Airport

Photos: United Celebrates the Queen of the Skies at SFO Family Day

Study Shows Airlines Failing to Meet Emissions Targets

U.K. Government Announces New Passenger Charter, Aims to Better Support Those with Disabilities

The Business of Private Jets: How Gulfstream is Leading the Charge for Safety and Innovation in Aviation

Avianca Launches New Stopover Program, Strengthening its Hub in Bogota

Virgin Atlantic Pilots to Strike During Busy Holiday Rush