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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

Routes

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,

Airlines

Argentina’s Election Results Likely to Change the National Aviation Market Again

August 12, 2019 Pablo Diaz

On Sunday, Argentina held the first step of the Presidential elections, by completing the National Primaries that will lead to October’s general election, with an eventual second round in November. Although a setback for the

Routes

American Makes First Foray into Africa, Adds Eastern Europe and Tel Aviv Routes

August 8, 2019 Pablo Diaz

It has been a busy week for American Airlines with regards to new routes. The carrier has just announced new international destinations including Casablanca, Krakow, Prague and Tel Aviv. American will become the only U.S.

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Air France Adds Airbus A220 to Fleet, Details A380 Retirement Schedule

July 30, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In a long-awaited decision, Air France has selected the Airbus A220-300 to replace its A318/A319 fleet. The company committed to a firm order of 60 aircraft, with an additional 30 purchase options and 30 acquisition

Routes

Cabo Verde Airlines Announces Route to Washington

July 29, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Cabo Verde Airlines, the national flag carrier of Cape Verde archipelago, has announced a network expansion that will include nonstop service to Washington Dulles International Airport with a thrice weekly frequency. The route will be

Planes

Chasing the Blue Whale: An AvGeeks’ 10-Day Journey to Spot Argentina’s First Airbus A380 Revenue Flight

July 25, 2019 Pablo Diaz

It’s quarter to 1 a.m. on a cold winter night in Buenos Aires with temperatures around 37 degrees. Three lights appear in the pitch-black sky and grow brighter as they approach, perfectly aligned with Runway

Routes

Emirates Outlines Highly-Disputed Dubai to Mexico City Route

July 17, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Emirates announced that it will start a new daily service between Dubai (DXB) to Mexico City (MEX) via Barcelona (BCN) from Dec. 9, 2019. The flight from Emirates to Mexico City will be operated with

News

Alitalia Becomes State-Owned Again, Delta Takes 10 Percent Stake

July 10, 2019 Pablo Diaz

If any Italian has the need to define “circular” with a single word, the best choice at hand would be just to say “Alitalia.” July 15 will be the official date of a new cycle

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Norwegian Air Argentina Files Request for U.S. Routes

July 10, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Just two weeks after the United States and Argentina signed the commitment to amend the existing bilateral agreement regarding commercial aviation, Norwegian Argentina filed a request to ANAC, Argentina’s national aviation authority, to operate regular

Opinions

Argentina’s Commercial Aviation Revolution Has Become a Total War

July 9, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Amidst the classic and expected political turmoil that takes center stage every election year, the commercial aviation market is one key topic in both government and opposition parties in Argentina. It is no surprise for

News

Argentina and U.S. Lift Restrictions on Frequencies and Capacity

June 27, 2019 Pablo Diaz

The United States and Argentina yesterday ratified a new amendment to the bilateral 1985 Air Transport Services Agreement immediately lifting previously established reciprocity restrictions. The new agreement between U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and

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Aerolíneas Argentinas to Connect Buenos Aires and Orlando Despite Impending Long-Haul Strain

June 27, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Aerolíneas Argentinas on Tuesday announced the opening of a new non-stop route from Buenos Aires to Orlando. What will be only the third route to the United States for the Argentine flag carrier, the new

News

American Schedules Last MD-80 Revenue Flight

June 25, 2019 Pablo Diaz

September 4 is going to be a date many of us will remember. That day American Airlines will retire its remaining 26 McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft, ending a 37-year-long flying career. Unveiled by McDonnell Douglas

Routes

Delta Set to Expand A220 Route Network

June 24, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Since its introduction, Delta’s Airbus A220-100 fleet has been delivering consistent results, and the number of routes the former Bombardier aircraft is serving is growing rapidly. The carrier is set to expand the A220 operation

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American to Replace 757 Fleet with A321XLR

June 19, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In an expected and anticipated move, American Airlines is betting strongly on its Airbus fleet: the carrier just announced that it is converting 30 A321neo orders and exercising 20 A321neo options to the single-aisle ultra-long-range

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Frontier Becomes First U.S. Customer to Buy A321XLR

June 19, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In a Paris Air Show that is still in shock after IAG’s massive order of 200 Boeing 737 MAXs. Airbus’ new product is delivering consistent results just three days after its launch. Indigo Partners, the

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Photos: EVA Air Bids Farewell to 747 Fleet With Final Freighter Operation

June 4, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Inevitably, the Queen of the Skies is winding down from regular commercial service. EVA Air, one of the few remaining Boeing 747 operators, is retiring the freighter variant from its Taipei to Los Angeles, officially

Planes

Unite and Conquer: Celebrating 50 Years of Airbus

May 29, 2019 Pablo Diaz

When WWII was coming to an end, the aeronautical industry had one certainty: It would be easier for the U.S. to convert its production capability into civilian products. Long range bombers were quickly transformed into

Planes

Lufthansa Retires Its Oldest Airbus A320

May 28, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Lufthansa announced on Tuesday that it is retiring its oldest A320 aircraft. The airplane, an Airbus A320-211 with registration D-AIPA, operated for the German carrier for almost 30 years and departed Frankfurt on Tuesday to

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Articles by Pablo Diaz

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

Southwest Adds Second Wave of Expansion in Hawaii

Argentina’s Election Results Likely to Change the National Aviation Market Again

American Makes First Foray into Africa, Adds Eastern Europe and Tel Aviv Routes

Air France Adds Airbus A220 to Fleet, Details A380 Retirement Schedule

Cabo Verde Airlines Announces Route to Washington

Chasing the Blue Whale: An AvGeeks’ 10-Day Journey to Spot Argentina’s First Airbus A380 Revenue Flight

Emirates Outlines Highly-Disputed Dubai to Mexico City Route

Alitalia Becomes State-Owned Again, Delta Takes 10 Percent Stake

Norwegian Air Argentina Files Request for U.S. Routes

Argentina’s Commercial Aviation Revolution Has Become a Total War

Argentina and U.S. Lift Restrictions on Frequencies and Capacity

Aerolíneas Argentinas to Connect Buenos Aires and Orlando Despite Impending Long-Haul Strain

American Schedules Last MD-80 Revenue Flight

Delta Set to Expand A220 Route Network

American to Replace 757 Fleet with A321XLR

Frontier Becomes First U.S. Customer to Buy A321XLR

Photos: EVA Air Bids Farewell to 747 Fleet With Final Freighter Operation

Unite and Conquer: Celebrating 50 Years of Airbus

Lufthansa Retires Its Oldest Airbus A320

Boeing Rolls Out Special 787 Livery

VivaAerobus to Serve Chicago From Five Cities in Mexico

Southwest Announcing Route Cuts From Major Hubs and Focus Cities

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

Tigerair Taiwan Adding 15 New Airbus A320neo to Fleet