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Norwegian Air Argentina Returns Its First Aircraft Before Starting Operations

April 25, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Due to recent delivery delays, and in a fast-growing demand within the European domestic market, Norwegian Air Argentina is decommissioning its only Boeing 737-800, which will return to Europe and fly routes of its main

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Airbus Celebrates Another Milestone for Ultra-Long-Haul Air Travel

April 25, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Monday, the Ultra Long Range variant of the A350 XWB, MSN 216, successfully completed its first flight. The latest version of the A350 XWB Family will be able to fly further than any other

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Ryanair Adds to All-Boeing Fleet with 737 MAX Order

April 24, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Boeing and European low-cost carrier Ryanair announced on Tuesday that they finalized an order for 25 additional high-capacity 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The $3 billion order, at current list prices, was previously listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders

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United Becomes First U.S. Operator of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Variant

April 24, 2018 Pablo Diaz

United Airlines announced yesterday that it has taken delivery of its first 737 MAX 9 aircraft from the Boeing Delivery Center in Seattle, Wash. The new aircraft reduces fuel use and CO2 emissions significantly compared to older

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Trent Effect: LATAM Plans Los Angeles Flights on Leased 747

April 22, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Due to the continuous issues that several companies are facing after the failures and defects detected on Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines, it is a golden age for ACMI providers. ACMI stands for Aircraft, Crew,

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TAP Air Portugal Plans to Fly from Lisbon to Buenos Aires

April 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Portugal’s flag-carrier TAP Air Portugal announced that it will open a route between the European country and Argentina in 2019. The announcement was made at an event being held at Portugal’s Embassy in Buenos Aires. TAP

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Alaska Outlines Major Step in Virgin America Merger

April 17, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In a statement released on April 16, Alaska announced that the integration with Virgin America is set to reach a new milestone on April 25, as customer facing platforms will be unified behind the Alaska

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IAG Group Gets Stake of Norwegian Air Shuttle, Prepares Buyout Offer

April 12, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In a statement released this morning, IAG Group, the holding company that controls British Airways and Iberia, among other companies, confirmed that it took a major step towards the acquisition of Norwegian Air Shuttle. The

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German Public Worker Strike Causes Major Delays for Lufthansa Passengers

April 12, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Nearly 1,100 flights were cancelled by German carrier Lufthansa last Tuesday, affecting about 90,000 passengers, after a strike carried on by state workers to demand higher pay included airport ground staff. The workers, all belonging

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LATAM Workers Strike Causes Delays

April 10, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Tuesday, the Cabin Crew Union of LAN Express, a subsidiary of the Chile-based LATAM Airlines group, is starting a strike after mediation with their government failed to create a new labor contract. The strike

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Venezuela Bans Copa Airlines, Causing Major Disruption

April 6, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Venezuela is temporarily cutting economic ties with Panamanian Copa Airlines, as it suspended its operations in the country for 90 days. The announcement is a clear retaliation after Panama declared Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and

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Hi Fly to Introduce First Second-Hand A380 by Mid-Year 2018

April 5, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Portuguese charter operator Hi Fly will become the first company to wet-lease a second-hand Airbus A380, by taking one of the five Singapore Airlines A380s which have already been retired. The intention, according to Hi

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Widerøe Takes Delivery of First Embraer E190-E2

April 5, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In a ceremony held on Wednesday at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos in Brazil, Norwegian airline Widerøe accepted the first produced Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, the newest family that the Brazilian aircraft builder is

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Air Lease Corporation Orders Additional Boeing 737 MAXs

April 3, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Tuesday, Boeing and Air Lease Corporation announced a new order for eight more 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $936.8 million at list prices. With this addition, Air Lease Corporation (ALC) is one of

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A321LR Completes Its Longest Flight to Date

March 31, 2018 Pablo Diaz

When D-AVZO, the new Airbus A321LR’s test airframe, touched down on Toulouse in the early morning of March 30, it had completed its longest trip to date. The 11-hour long flight departed La Pointe Larue

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American Airlines Adds New Routes to Argentina, Reduces Brazil Flights

March 28, 2018 Pablo Diaz

American Airlines announced on March 27 that beginning Dec. 19, 2018 it will commence operating the Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport to Los Angeles (LAX) route, in a three-services per week schedule. The aircraft of choice

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LATAM Expands Its European Service with New Route to Rome

March 26, 2018 Pablo Diaz

LATAM Airlines Brazil has inaugurated a new route between Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Rome, Italy, connecting Fiumicino Airport with Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos, three times a week, following a press conference held last week in Brazil.

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Ryanair and Air Europa: Closer Than Ever Before

March 24, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In May 2017, Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair and Globalia Group’s Spanish carrier Air Europa announced a partnership that would advance in phases towards an improved passenger experience. The goal was simple: to mutually benefit from

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Aerolineas Argentinas: Good Decisions Amid Bad Luck

March 22, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Last weekend, a major storm hit the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and seemed to focus on Aeroparque Jorge Newbery’s ramp. As Aerolíneas Argentinas’ main domestic hub, a significant part of its Boeing 737 fleet was

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Alitalia Sale Process Speeds Up Definition After Italian Election

March 17, 2018 Pablo Diaz

After the excitement of the Italian general elections was over, the future of Alitalia entered a stage of definitions. The commissioners of the extraordinary administration process decided a few months ago to postpone any ruling

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Articles by Pablo Diaz

Norwegian Air Argentina Returns Its First Aircraft Before Starting Operations

Airbus Celebrates Another Milestone for Ultra-Long-Haul Air Travel

Ryanair Adds to All-Boeing Fleet with 737 MAX Order

United Becomes First U.S. Operator of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Variant

Trent Effect: LATAM Plans Los Angeles Flights on Leased 747

TAP Air Portugal Plans to Fly from Lisbon to Buenos Aires

Alaska Outlines Major Step in Virgin America Merger

IAG Group Gets Stake of Norwegian Air Shuttle, Prepares Buyout Offer

German Public Worker Strike Causes Major Delays for Lufthansa Passengers

LATAM Workers Strike Causes Delays

Venezuela Bans Copa Airlines, Causing Major Disruption

Hi Fly to Introduce First Second-Hand A380 by Mid-Year 2018

Widerøe Takes Delivery of First Embraer E190-E2

Air Lease Corporation Orders Additional Boeing 737 MAXs

A321LR Completes Its Longest Flight to Date

American Airlines Adds New Routes to Argentina, Reduces Brazil Flights

LATAM Expands Its European Service with New Route to Rome

Ryanair and Air Europa: Closer Than Ever Before

Aerolineas Argentinas: Good Decisions Amid Bad Luck

Alitalia Sale Process Speeds Up Definition After Italian Election

The 31st IATA Ground Handling Conference Opens in Doha

Norwegian Air Argentina Returns Its First Aircraft Before Starting Operations

Virgin America’s Final Flight Takes Off into the Night Sky

Airbus Celebrates Another Milestone for Ultra-Long-Haul Air Travel

A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations