An Early Christmas Present: United Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777-300ER

Today, Chicago-based United Airlines took delivery of their first Boeing 777-300ER. This new aircraft features the airline’s new Polaris seats, which offer greater amenities and increased passenger comfort. This aircraft is the first of 14 777-300ERs that United expects to enter service in 2017. The first 777-300ER is registered as N2331U (MSN 62642) and is […]

United to Add Boeing 777-300ER Flight Schedules This Weekend

United’s first Boeing 777-300ER will begin regularly scheduled service in February 2017. The aircraft features United’s new onboard Polaris product and seating configuration. With the flight schedules updating tomorrow, United will debut the extended 777 between Newark and San Francisco on a six day per week roundtrip basis. These domestic flights will operate between Feb. […]

Boeing’s First 787-10 Dreamliner Prepares for Final Assembly in Charleston

The largest variant in Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner program is coming together at the company’s manufacturing facility in North Charleston, SC. On Thursday morning, the aft-body and mid-body sections of the aircraft arrived from Nagoya, Japan via Anchorage. The arrival was celebrated by Boeing employees as the sections were moved into the facility for assembly. We’re celebrating […]

The US Airways Mainline Livery Is Now a Thing of The Past

N563UW, the last remaining mainline aircraft in the US Airways fleet to bear the old livery, rolled out of the Peru, IN paint shop on Nov. 22, completing the conversion process for all 299 mainline aircraft. The process began in January 2014 with N809AW, one month after the merger closed. American has been working diligently […]

A Flight To The Past: JetBlue Debuts New “What’s Old is Blue Again” Special Livery

New York City-based JetBlue took delivery of their first Airbus A320 on December 4, 1999. Now, the carrier is joining the retro livery club with a new special 1960s-themed paint scheme. Arriving into the airline’s hub at New York-JFK Sunday evening, the 8-year-old aircraft (N763JB) features a retro-style livery and is named “What’s Old is […]

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The Doors Are Opening for United’s First 777-300ER

In hopes of accelerating retirement of their aging Boeing 747-400 aircraft, United has actively been modernizing their widebody fleet. On March 8, 2016, the airline announced a firm order for 10 Boeing 777-300ERs, as well as 27 787 Dreamliners and 35 Airbus A350XWBs. According to the carrier, the 777-300ER will provide “attractive upgauge and range […]

Qatar, Boeing Announce Historic Aircraft Order

This morning, Qatar Airways and Boeing announced an order for 30 787-9 Dreamliners, 10 777-300ERs, and a letter of intent for 60 737 MAX-8s. The sizable order is valued at $11.7 billion. As part of the order, Qatar Airways also signed a letter of intent for 60 737 MAX 8s, valued at $6.9 billion. This […]

Growth in Havana: Alaska Airlines Announces New Route to the Island Nation

Beginning on January 5, 2017, Alaska Airlines will operate daily nonstop service to Havana, Cuba from Los Angeles, California. The new service is among the first to the island in over 50 years, and is the first nonstop route from the West Coast. For passengers, the new service allows for convenient connections for those traveling […]

Fresh from Charleston: American Takes Delivery of Their First 787-9 Dreamliner

In reflection of their fleet modernization efforts, American has taken delivery of their first 787-9 Dreamliner. The extended Dreamliner variant was delivered to the airline on Tuesday from Boeing’s manufacturing facility in Charleston, South Carolina. American’s new 787-9 Dreamliner has 285 seats, with 30 business class seats, 21 premium economy seats, and 234 economy seats. […]