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State Series: Connecticut and Rhode Island
These bordering states have a huge history while being one of the smaller states. Connecticut is the 3rd smallest while Rhode Island is the smallest state in the whole union. While these areas do not house large direct connections to the world, they are popular destinations for many in the region. Connecticut was the 5th […]
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Wizz Air Announces Liverpool Portfolio Expansion
Hungarian-based airline Wizz Air has announced another service that is to be launched from Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport to the southern Romanian city of Craiova from the end of March 2017. This is the carrier’s second route announcement for Liverpool this Fall. Mark Povall, Liverpool Airport’s Director of Air Service Development, commented on the further […]
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20 Years Later: A Look at Emirates’ Manchester Success
Emirates has played a sizable role at Manchester, providing direct services to the Middle East and beyond from Dubai International Airport for over 20 years. Currently, Emirates has two Airbus A380s and one Boeing B777-300ER flying into Manchester providing these services. From January 2017, the airline will be incorporating three daily A380 flights to Dubai, […]
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Singapore Launches Manchester to Houston Service
Changi-based Singapore Airlines has inaugurated service between Singapore-Manchester-Houston on October 31st, marking a new milestone for the airline’s operations at Manchester. This is the first direct flight to Singapore from Manchester as well as the first direct service to Houston from Manchester. Singapore initially operated to Manchester via Munich using their Boeing B777-300ER aircraft. This […]
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SWISS Orders 10th Boeing B777-300ER
Swiss International Airlines and Boeing have confirmed a new deal for one additional Boeing B777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft at a list price of $339.6 million. The airline has previously ordered nine of the aircraft type and has already received six of the aircraft this year. The Boeing B777-300ER is, according to Boeing, “the most fuel […]
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Saad Hammad Steps Down as Flybe CEO
Flybe unexpectedly announced today, October 26, 2016, that Saad Hammad has by mutual agreement stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Flybe with immediate effect. A search has commenced for a new Chief Executive Officer. Simon Laffin, Non-executive Chairman, has assumed the role of Executive Chairman until a new CEO is appointed. Saad […]
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Etihad Airways Offers Extra Seating Capacity to Madrid
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has increased frequencies on their Abu Dhabi to Madrid route from four times per week to daily, starting June 1, 2017. The airline will use the same aircraft on the route, the Airbus A330-200, with 22 business class seats and 240 economy seats, offering passengers an extra 786 seats per week. After […]
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State Series: New Hampshire and Vermont
Since the creation of the first airport in 1909 by Wilbur Wright, cities in the United States have come together to create one of the most expansive airport systems in the world. Over the next few months, our writers have taken an in-depth look to see what airports each state has to offer, what its […]
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State Series: Maryland
Since the creation of the first airport in 1909 by Wilbur Wright, cities in the United States have come together to create one of the most expansive airport systems in the world. Over the next few months, our writers have taken an in-depth look to see what airports each state has to offer, what its history entails, and what […]
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State Series: Arkansas
The state of Arkansas was admitted to the Union as the 25th State of the United States of America on June 15th, 1836. The Natural State is home to the capital Little Rock and borders Louisiana to the south, Texas to the Southwest, Oklahoma to the west, Missouri on the north, as well as Tennessee […]