Mateen Kontoravdis

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How to Catch a Ride on North America’s First A350-900XWB

June 21, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Delta is getting even closer to becoming the first airline in North America to operate the Airbus A350XWB after the first aircraft completed its second test flight and first in the airline’s livery. Once delivered

News

Exclusive Photos: Airbus Introduces the A380plus with New Split Winglet Design

June 18, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

For years now, people have continuously speculated that the production of the Airbus A380 would soon come to an end. However, today Airbus has reassured the world that the A380 will continue to live on

Planes

The Boeing 777 Aircraft Celebrates 23 Years of Flight

June 12, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

June 12, marks 23 years of flight for the Boeing 777. The program for this aircraft was initially launched in October 1990 with an initial order from United Airlines. N7771, the first aircraft, took off

News

Aegean Sees Strong Figures as Summer Season Begins

June 9, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Compared with last year’s April-May data, Aegean Airlines grew passenger numbers on both domestic and foreign flights by 8 percent. The airline is starting off the busy summer season on a strong note after passenger

News

Amtrak Goes After Delta With Latest Lawsuit

June 4, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

In an interesting development, Amtrak has filed a lawsuit demanding Washington D.C.’s Union Station take down advertising that has been placed by Delta Air Lines. In a statement from Amtrak’s legal filing, the company stated:

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Allegiant’s Safety Troubles Continue to Mount as Airline Takes Delivery of First New Aircraft

May 26, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Last year AirlineGeeks published a story detailing the findings of an FAA investigation into Allegiant Airlines. The investigation into the airline found no major issues or flaws which resulted in Allegiant not being fined. The audit of

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KLM Returns to Mumbai Following 16 Year Hiatus

May 18, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

KLM has announced it will reconnect Mumbai and Amsterdam using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft after ending the service over 16 years ago. The airline had previously stopped flights to India’s largest city in 2001

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Malindo Air Receives First of 3,700 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

May 16, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Less than a week ago, Boeing grounded all 737 MAX flights after a potential manufacturing flaw in 30 of the new LEAP engines on the aircraft. However, the FAA cleared Boeing to fly certain MAX

Planes

Iran Air Takes Delivery of First Four ATR 72-600 Aircraft

May 16, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Last April, Iran’s national carrier, Iran Air, signed a firm order with Aerei da Trasporto Regionale (ATR) to purchase 20 ATR 72-600s. The order came in just a short while after Iran Air received its

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An Up-Close Look: Hawaiian Introduces Refreshed Brand and Livery

May 2, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Over the past few years, we have seen many new liveries introduced to the skies as airlines race to update their brand and create a more modern image for themselves. Some airlines like Alaska Airlines

Photos

Photos: Spirit A320neo Aircraft Grounded in Dallas Due to Engine Issues

April 17, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

When it comes to introducing new aircraft, both Airbus and Boeing have experienced issues in the past. This time, Spirit Airlines is having some problems with their brand new Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines on the

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) In Aviation History: Texas International Airlines

April 13, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Some states have been successful in creating airlines named after themselves. Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the two notable examples that operate and continue to grow and expand on a daily basis. Many other

Airlines

Iran Air to Receive First Boeing 777-300ER a Year Early

April 10, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

In December of 2016, Iran Air landed a major deal worth $16.6 billion with Boeing for 80 jets including 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, 15 Boeing 777-300ERs, and 15 Boeing 777-9s. The airline was scheduled

Planes

Cebu Pacific Pushes Toward Continued Success in the Philippines

April 3, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Based at Manila International Airport, the low-cost airline Cebu Pacific has been operating now for 21 years. The airline is the second largest in the Philippines and serves destinations in Asia, the Middle East, and

Airports

DFW Airport Develops New App for Apple TV Users

March 16, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Over the past few years, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has been working to improve the customer experience for passengers being the fourth busiest airport in the nation. In February of 2016, the airport signed a

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) In Aviation History: Cyprus Airways

March 16, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

The first airline of Cyprus took off for its inaugural flight 69 years ago in April of 1948, after being established just a few months before in September of 1947. The airline started off with

Planes

Remembering The Pope’s Flight To America

March 2, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

The Vatican City does not have a specific aircraft designated for the Pope, meaning he usually relies on a chartered Alitalia aircraft. However, when Pope Francis visited the United States back in September of 2015, American

Planes

Taking Flight Again After Eight Years: The Story of Olympic Airlines’ A340s

February 18, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

If you have flown to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport during the past few years, you may have noticed two Olympic Airlines Airbus A340-300 aircraft sitting near the airline’s former hangars parallel to runway 03R/21L.

Airports

Qantas Unveils New $30 Million Maintenance Facility at LAX

January 30, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Friday, Qantas unveiled its brand new $30 million hangar at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The hangar was designed specifically to be able to handle the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380. The

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Emirates Announces 12th US Destination via Athens

January 23, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Monday, Dubai-based Emirates announced the first nonstop year round flight between the United States and Greece. The new flight will be Emirates’ second “Fifth Freedom” flight to the US. The Greek Government initially showed its

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Articles by Mateen Kontoravdis

How to Catch a Ride on North America’s First A350-900XWB

Exclusive Photos: Airbus Introduces the A380plus with New Split Winglet Design

The Boeing 777 Aircraft Celebrates 23 Years of Flight

Aegean Sees Strong Figures as Summer Season Begins

Amtrak Goes After Delta With Latest Lawsuit

Allegiant’s Safety Troubles Continue to Mount as Airline Takes Delivery of First New Aircraft

KLM Returns to Mumbai Following 16 Year Hiatus

Malindo Air Receives First of 3,700 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Iran Air Takes Delivery of First Four ATR 72-600 Aircraft

An Up-Close Look: Hawaiian Introduces Refreshed Brand and Livery

Photos: Spirit A320neo Aircraft Grounded in Dallas Due to Engine Issues

TBT (Throwback Thursday) In Aviation History: Texas International Airlines

Iran Air to Receive First Boeing 777-300ER a Year Early

Cebu Pacific Pushes Toward Continued Success in the Philippines

DFW Airport Develops New App for Apple TV Users

TBT (Throwback Thursday) In Aviation History: Cyprus Airways

Remembering The Pope’s Flight To America

Taking Flight Again After Eight Years: The Story of Olympic Airlines’ A340s

Qantas Unveils New $30 Million Maintenance Facility at LAX

Emirates Announces 12th US Destination via Athens

Aer Lingus Reintroduces Business Class on Key European Short-Haul Routes

WOW Air to Retire Widebody Aircraft, Reduce Long-Haul Operations

United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training

Here Comes the Sun: Inside Sun Country’s Transition to a Low-Cost Carrier

TAP Air Portugal Announces Service to San Francisco Starting in June