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Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Sky Airlines Expands to Miami with Airbus A321XLR Order

December 9, 2019 Pablo Diaz

The Airbus A321XLR is gaining momentum in Latin America, as more and more carriers are selecting the extra-long range variant of the latest addition to the A320neo family. This time, Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier SKY has

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JetSmart Slated to Take over Norwegian Air Argentina Operations

December 4, 2019 Pablo Diaz

A rumor that began to circulate last week was officially confirmed on Wednesday: JetSmart will take over Norwegian Air Argentina’s operations “effective immediately,” as emphasized in a statement issued by the Nordic airline. “To minimize

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

United Orders 50 Airbus A321XLRs, Defers A350 Deliveries

December 3, 2019 Pablo Diaz

A decision from United was expected in relation to the replacement of the airline’s aging Boeing 757 fleet that still operates in the coveted North Atlantic route segment among others. And that decision finally arrived

Airlines

Norwegian’s Argentinian Venture Set to Cease Operations

November 28, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Amidst local, global and internal factors, Norwegian seems to be taking steps to sell or close its Argentinian subsidiary, Norwegian Air Argentina (NAA). According to different sources, JetSmart Argentina would absorb the carrier’s operations and

Airlines

Madrid Poised to Become Major European Hub with IAG’s Air Europa Purchase

November 4, 2019 Pablo Diaz

IAG announced the purchase of Air Europa for a value of one billion euros. The holding company of Iberia, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and Level said that the operation “offers significant potential synergies in

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Flybe Unveils New Brand: Virgin Connect

October 15, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Flybe, one of United Kingdom’s biggest regional carriers, has announced that it will rebrand as Virgin Connect in 2020. The announcement was made by Mark Anderson, Connect Airways CEO in a corporate event held on

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Swiss to Ground A220 Fleet for Engine Inspections

October 15, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Swiss has confirmed that it will inspect the Airbus A220 due to engine problems. This passage to the workshop will result in the cancellations of flights, said the carrier on Tuesday without providing further details.

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American Expects 737 MAX Return to Service in January 2020

October 9, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In a statement issued moments ago, American Airlines expects that the Boeing 737 MAX will fly again as of Jan. 16, 2020. The company anticipates that software updates will result in the recertification of the

Routes

Aerolineas Argentinas Presents Summer Route Plan

October 1, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In a press conference that was held at a central hotel in the city of Córdoba, Aerolineas Argentinas presented its offering of flights for the next summer season, which will consist of 4.28 million seats

Airlines

American Airlines, GOL Downplay Shocking LATAM-Delta Move

September 27, 2019 Pablo Diaz

The day after Delta’s shocking announcement of the acquisition of a 20 percent stake in LATAM was marked by one thing: the excitement and joy behind both new partners’ communications and the damage control strategies

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Thomas Cook Shuts Down, Leaves Passengers Stranded

September 22, 2019 Pablo Diaz

After failing to secure additional funding, the largest and oldest tourist broker Thomas Cook has ceased operations on September 23, setting an end to almost 180 years of history and tradition. Even though the group’s

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France Prepares to Lose Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Ceases Ticket Sales

September 19, 2019 Pablo Diaz

French low-cost carrier XL Airways has announced that it has ceased selling tickets as of Sept. 19, due to “financial difficulties.” The company also announced the cancellation of several flights, leaving its future in doubt

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Norwegian Defers Bond Payments, Strengthen its Financial Position

September 17, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Tuesday was a key day for Norwegian, as the company’s bondholders accepted a two-year deferral in the taking of dividends of obligations that the company had issued in 2015 and 2017. With this action, the

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Kuwait Airways Takes Delivery of First Airbus A320neo

September 1, 2019 Pablo Diaz

On Sunday, Kuwait Airways received its first Airbus A320neo, opening a new market for the new generation of the largely popular A320 family. But, according to the carrier’s CEO, this is just the first step

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Air Asia X Chooses Airbus A321XLR Over A330neo

August 30, 2019 Pablo Diaz

AirAsia X, the long-haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalized a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman,

Planes

Air France’s First A350 Completes Maiden Flight

August 28, 2019 Pablo Diaz

On Aug. 27, Air France’s first Airbus A350-900 performed its maiden flight around the builder’s factory in Toulouse, France. The twin-engine widebody aircraft, which bears the manufacturer’s serial number MSN331 and the factory registration F-WZFN,

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Alfred Haynes: The Pilot Who Saved Millions

August 26, 2019 Pablo Diaz

On July 19, 1989, Captain Alfred Haynes likely didn’t have the time to realize two significant items about the day ahead of him. He was presented with a certainty that not many people are in

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United Adds New European, Indian and Caribbean Routes

August 22, 2019 Pablo Diaz

United has unveiled an expanded international schedule from its hubs in Chicago, Denver, New York/Newark and San Francisco to reach Curaçao, Nice, France, and Palermo, Italy. Curaçao is United’s 21st island destination in the Caribbean

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Embraer’s 50 Years: A Tale of Challenge and Superation

August 19, 2019 Pablo Diaz

On Aug. 19, 1969, the Brazilian government formally instituted the Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica, globally known as Embraer. On this day 50 years ago, what has grown to become the third global producer of civilian

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Southwest Adds Second Wave of Expansion in Hawaii

August 16, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Southwest just announced the expansion of Hawaii operation, with new services to, from and within the islands starting in January 2020. A new daily flight will cover the route between Sacramento and Honolulu. In addition,

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Articles by Pablo Diaz

Sky Airlines Expands to Miami with Airbus A321XLR Order

JetSmart Slated to Take over Norwegian Air Argentina Operations

United Orders 50 Airbus A321XLRs, Defers A350 Deliveries

Norwegian’s Argentinian Venture Set to Cease Operations

Madrid Poised to Become Major European Hub with IAG’s Air Europa Purchase

Flybe Unveils New Brand: Virgin Connect

Swiss to Ground A220 Fleet for Engine Inspections

American Expects 737 MAX Return to Service in January 2020

Aerolineas Argentinas Presents Summer Route Plan

American Airlines, GOL Downplay Shocking LATAM-Delta Move

Thomas Cook Shuts Down, Leaves Passengers Stranded

France Prepares to Lose Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Ceases Ticket Sales

Norwegian Defers Bond Payments, Strengthen its Financial Position

Kuwait Airways Takes Delivery of First Airbus A320neo

Air Asia X Chooses Airbus A321XLR Over A330neo

Air France’s First A350 Completes Maiden Flight

Alfred Haynes: The Pilot Who Saved Millions

United Adds New European, Indian and Caribbean Routes

Embraer’s 50 Years: A Tale of Challenge and Superation

Southwest Adds Second Wave of Expansion in Hawaii

Sky Airlines Expands to Miami with Airbus A321XLR Order

Alitalia Needs to Downsize Before Lufthansa Is Ready To Invest

Air Baltic Unveils State-of-the-Art Airbus A220 Simulator for Pilot Training

Opinion: I Flew on the World’s Longest Flight and Don’t Remember Most of It. But That’s the Point

Avianca Celebrates 100 Years of Flying