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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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This Week in 5 #AvGeek Photos

February 5, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

A photo is a thousand words. An aviation photo can serve as a testament to the essence and magic of flight while also telling a story. Each week, the AirlineGeeks team compiles five aviation photos

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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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United Names First 777-300ER “New Spirit of United” Ahead of Next Month’s Inaugural Flight

January 17, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

United’s first Boeing 777-300ER was delivered earlier this month and has been preparing for its first revenue flight which is scheduled from Newark to San Fransisco on Feb. 16. Unlike older aircraft, this one will be

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Iran Air Celebrates Arrival of New Airbus A321

January 12, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

After 24 years without any new airplanes, Iran Air finally received their first of many new aircraft yesterday, an Airbus A321. A ceremony was held at Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse to celebrate this historic day.

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The Mystery of Bali’s Abandoned Aircraft

January 9, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Oftentimes the only place to find an abandoned airplane is at an abandoned airfield or at specific airports that serve as aircraft boneyards. However, this is not the case on the island of Bali, where two Boeing

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Articles by Mateen Kontoravdis

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

This Week in 5 #AvGeek Photos

Qantas Unveils New $30 Million Maintenance Facility at LAX

Emirates Announces 12th US Destination via Athens

United Names First 777-300ER “New Spirit of United” Ahead of Next Month’s Inaugural Flight

Iran Air Celebrates Arrival of New Airbus A321

The Mystery of Bali’s Abandoned Aircraft

Aer Lingus to Roll Out Refreshed Brand Next Year

China Southern Plans to Have 1,000 Aircraft by 2020

Shanghai Airlines Adds First 787 Dreamliner to Long-Haul Fleet

Singapore Airlines Takes Delivery of First A350-900ULR

The Battle for Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific vs. Hong Kong Airlines