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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Articles by Pablo Diaz

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

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

Onboard the Final Flight: Qantas Transfers Newly-Retired Boeing 747 to Rolls-Royce

Flybe Unveils New Brand: Virgin Connect

Qantas Reveals Special 100th Anniversary Boeing 787 Livery

Swiss to Ground A220 Fleet for Engine Inspections

Air India Expands Route Map Amid Difficulties