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Conversation with the CEO: An In-Depth Look at Aegean Airlines

March 19, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Greece welcomed 30.1 million tourists in 2017 and the number is expected to skyrocket by over 10 percent in 2018. With packed summer flights and light winter loads, the aviation sector has been very difficult

Airports

Austin Celebrates Five Years of British Airways Flights

March 18, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

History was made in the capital of Texas when British Airways announced the first ever transatlantic flight to Austin in Sept. 2013. Six short months later, BA190 made its inaugural flight between Austin, Texas and

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

IAG Announces 777X Commitment for British Airways

March 1, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Just days after AirlineGeeks first reported a possible British Airways deal with Boeing for the manufacturer’s newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777X, British Airways parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) placed a commitment for 18

Planes

British Airways Considers Boeing 777X as 747 Retirement Continues

February 26, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

The Boeing 777X project currently has seven named customers, with an order book totaling 326 aircraft. 46 percent of the ordered aircraft are destined for Emirates Airline as airlines in Asia and the Middle East

Planes

Photo Tour: Onboard WestJet’s New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

February 17, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

The delivery of WestJet’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in mid-January marked an exciting new chapter for the Calgary-based carrier. Known for its low-cost business model that’s only been partly rivaled in Canada, WestJet is transforming

Airports

Austin’s Bergstrom Airport Continues Steady Growth Path as Overseas Market Builds

February 10, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

For the ninth consecutive year, Austin Bergstrom International Airport has reported a year-over-year rise in passenger numbers. The Central Texas airport welcomed 15,819,912 passengers in 2018, a 13.9 percent increase over 2017 passenger numbers. For

Top Story

British Airways Details Aircraft Due to Receive Retro Liveries for Company Centennial

February 2, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

As British Airways prepares to celebrate a centennial of flights this year, the airline embarked on its largest advertising campaign since the 2012 London Olympic Games. The first part of the campaign is a video

Planes

British Airways Details Retirement Plans for 747 Fleet

January 26, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

The days of the iconic Boeing 747 have become numbered as numerous airlines prepare to phase them out in favor of newer and more efficient wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X.

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Aer Lingus Joins the Eurowhite Club with New Livery

January 20, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

For over 20 years, Aer Lingus has proudly flown a fleet of aircraft in an all green livery, paying homage to the Irish roots of the carrier. This changed on Friday when the airline announced

Routes

Via Airlines Adds 7 New Routes in Largest Expansion Yet

January 10, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Coming off the back of carriers such as Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines announcing large route expansions over the past few days, Via Airlines has joined the fun, announcing five new destinations joining its

Routes

San Antonio International Airport Welcomes 12th Airline

January 8, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Sun Country Airlines will be the 12th carrier to serve San Antonio International Airport starting on May 23, 2019. As part of the privately-held airline’s largest route announcement ever, Sun Country is also adding seven

Trip Reports

Regional Ride: A Flight with ViaAir

January 6, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Recent advertisements show ViaAir marketing itself as Austin’s hometown airline. Though the carrier is based in Orlando, Florida ViaAir has rapidly expanded in Austin. Initially a scheduled charter airline and Essential Air Service (EAS) provider,

Top Story

AirlineGeeks Year in Review: 2018

December 31, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Aviation continues to keep people and economies connected as more people fly each year. As the 125th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight’s was celebrated on Dec. 17, aviation enthusiasts and professionals had an

Planes

How to Fly a Dornier 328 In The U.S. This Winter

December 21, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Taos Air is one of the newest airlines in the U.S. In early October, the airline announced its debut flights between Taos, New Mexico and Texas cities Austin and Dallas Love Field. The charter air

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United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training

December 14, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

During a conference on Wednesday to discuss new international routes out of San Francisco, the CEO of United Airlines made his first public comments on the safety of the 737 MAX. His comments came over

Airports

Photo Tour: Inside Austin’s New and Unique South Terminal

November 30, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Already unique for its live music stages and local dining options, Austin Bergstrom International Airport has quickly grown over the past few years, surpassing its capacity. A building that was originally built with an 11

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New CEO Decides Fate of Air France’s A380 Fleet

November 23, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Benjamin Smith was recently appointed as the new Air France-KLM CEO following the departure of Jean-Marc Janaillac. He assumed the CEO role on Sept. 30, 2018. Just over two weeks into the job, Smith and

News

Spirit Announces New Destination, Faces Tough Competition

November 16, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Just two days after announcing Jacksonville, Florida as its next destination, Spirit Airlines added a 70th city to its route network on Thursday. The airline held an employee conference at its headquarters in Miami to

Planes

Stuck in Cyprus: GECAS Unable to Repossess Cobalt Planes

October 26, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Cyprus’ Cobalt Air suspended operations indefinitely on Oct. 18, 2018, just days after it was reported that the airline was struggling financially. The 2017 Center for Aviation Start-up of the Year recipient left approximately 200

News

Another European Airline in Financial Trouble?

October 13, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Trade war tensions with China are rising in the U.S. as President Donald Trump creates new barriers for Chinese trade. While this has been occurring, Cyprus has kept its doors wide open to Chinese investment

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Articles by Mateen Kontoravdis

Conversation with the CEO: An In-Depth Look at Aegean Airlines

Austin Celebrates Five Years of British Airways Flights

IAG Announces 777X Commitment for British Airways

British Airways Considers Boeing 777X as 747 Retirement Continues

Photo Tour: Onboard WestJet’s New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Austin’s Bergstrom Airport Continues Steady Growth Path as Overseas Market Builds

British Airways Details Aircraft Due to Receive Retro Liveries for Company Centennial

British Airways Details Retirement Plans for 747 Fleet

Aer Lingus Joins the Eurowhite Club with New Livery

Via Airlines Adds 7 New Routes in Largest Expansion Yet

San Antonio International Airport Welcomes 12th Airline

Regional Ride: A Flight with ViaAir

AirlineGeeks Year in Review: 2018

How to Fly a Dornier 328 In The U.S. This Winter

United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training

Photo Tour: Inside Austin’s New and Unique South Terminal

New CEO Decides Fate of Air France’s A380 Fleet

Spirit Announces New Destination, Faces Tough Competition

Stuck in Cyprus: GECAS Unable to Repossess Cobalt Planes

Another European Airline in Financial Trouble?

Vistara Receives Approval for International Flights

Grounded: Southwest Ferries 737 MAXs to California Desert

The Midwest Remains in Devastation from Flooding; American and Delta Step in to Help

Norwegian Eyes South American Flights from Spain

WOW air Continues to Look For Buyer