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Russia Grounds Entire Fleet of Tupolev Tu-154 Aircraft

December 28, 2016 Parker Davis

The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced the grounding of all Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft following the recovery of one of the black boxes from a Christmas Day accident involving a Russian military TU-154, Russia’s Interfax

Airlines

What Does the Future Look Like for Inflight Dining on US Airlines?

December 12, 2016 Parker Davis

The time American Airlines saved $40,000 by cutting one olive from each first class salad has become a true legend of the U.S. airline industry. Northwest Airlines also saved $500,000 by cutting each lime into 16

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Opinion: Did US Airlines Jump Into The Cuba Market Too Quickly?

December 5, 2016 Parker Davis

American Airlines announced Thursday they would be cutting three of their Miami to Cuba frequencies on Feb. 16, 2017. The announcement of these cuts comes just days after the airline announced they would be cutting

Airlines

U.S. DOT Issues Foreign Air Carrier Permit to Norwegian Air International

December 2, 2016 Parker Davis

The United States Department of Transportation has tentatively awarded Norwegian Air Shuttle’s Ireland-based subsidiary, Norwegian Air International, its foreign carrier permit, meaning the airline will now be able to launch more routes to the U.S.

Beyond The One Inch Length Difference: Airbus’ A350-1000 vs. Boeing’s 777-300ER

November 25, 2016 Parker Davis

In 1986, Boeing announced plans for a stretched version of the Boeing 767, tentatively coined as the Boeing 767-X, which would retain many of the elements of the standard 767, but would expand and lengthen

State Series

State Series: Oregon

November 21, 2016 Parker Davis

Since the creation of the first airport in 1909 by Wilbur Wright, cities in the United States have come together to create one of the most expansive airport systems in the world. Over the next few months,

State Series

State Series: North Carolina

November 20, 2016 Parker Davis

Since the creation of the first airport in 1909 by Wilbur Wright, cities in the United States have come together to create one of the most expansive airport systems in the world. Over the next few months,

Airlines

Cold Bay, Alaska Welcomes American Airlines Team With Open Arms

November 18, 2016 Parker Davis

On Oct. 12, American Airlines flight 288 from Shanghai to Chicago O’Hare was in the final half of its journey across the Pacific. When the pilots of the Boeing 787-8 aircraft noticed a light indicating

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Alaska Announces Specifics on New Premium Class

November 10, 2016 Parker Davis

Alaska Airlines announced more details on their new Premium Class Thursday, which includes four inches of extra legroom, a free snack and drink, and early boarding. The product, akin to American’s Main Cabin Extra or

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DOT Tentatively Approves American for Los Angeles to Beijing Route

November 7, 2016 Parker Davis

On March 14, Delta began petitioning the DOT for a daily flight from Los Angeles to Beijing. A mere two weeks later, American requested the same seven weekly slots. Both carriers said in their applications

Airlines

Delta Introduces New Premium Product: What’s Next For US Premium Economy Travel?

November 4, 2016 Parker Davis

Delta Air Lines on Thursday released a first look into their new premium economy cabin, which will debut in late 2017 on select international flights. The new product, which Delta has branded as Delta Premium,

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Singapore Airlines Inaugurates Nonstop Flight to United States

October 23, 2016 Parker Davis

Flights between Singapore and the U.S. have a long, complicated history, mostly due to Singapore’s location in southeast Asia. In 2004, Singapore Airlines launched flights between Singapore and Newark using their Airbus A340-500 aircraft, then

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Iberia To Introduce Premium Economy Product

October 21, 2016 Parker Davis

Iberia announced Thursday that they will be introducing a new premium economy product on their Airbus A330-300, A340-600, and yet-to-be-delivered A350 aircraft beginning in summer 2017. The airline has said the first routes with the

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Hurricane Matthew Disrupts Flights in The Southeast

October 7, 2016 Parker Davis

As Hurricane Matthew began to bear down on southern Florida on Thursday, airlines cancelled thousands of regularly scheduled flights in preparation for airport closures. A few carriers also ramped up flights in an attempt to evacuate

Airlines

First Look: Inside American’s 787-9 Dreamliner

October 2, 2016 Parker Davis

The first Boeing 787-9 was rolled out of the factory back in 2013. In August of the following year, the variant entered commercial service with All Nippon Airways. In 2014, United Airlines became the first

Airlines

Ready For The Runway: American’s New Uniforms Take Off

September 20, 2016 Parker Davis

Today, American Airlines’ more than 70,000 employees will be wearing the company’s new uniforms. The new clothing, another step in unifying the brands of American and US Airways, has been a work in progress since

Airlines

FAA Announces Guidance on Recalled Samsung Phone

September 19, 2016 Parker Davis

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a general guidance to airlines regarding the rules of carrying “recalled or defective lithium devices” both in the cabin and in the cargo hold following the recall of the

Airlines

The Race Across the Pacific

September 13, 2016 Parker Davis

In the early 1980s, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) began operating flights between Beijing and New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. These routes were the first between the nations operated by Chinese

Airlines

Qantas Group Reports Record Profits

August 29, 2016 Parker Davis

The Qantas Group, parent company of Sydney-based Qantas Airways, reported record profits Wednesday of $1.42 billion AUD ($1.07 billion USD) for the financial year ending in June 2016. The owner of numerous other passenger and

World’s Largest Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight

August 22, 2016 Parker Davis

The world’s largest aircraft had a successful first flight on Wednesday. The Airlander 10, a modern version of mid-19th century helium-filled airships owned by British aerospace company Hybrid Air Vehicles, flew around Bedfordshire, England for

Articles by Parker Davis

Russia Grounds Entire Fleet of Tupolev Tu-154 Aircraft

What Does the Future Look Like for Inflight Dining on US Airlines?

Opinion: Did US Airlines Jump Into The Cuba Market Too Quickly?

U.S. DOT Issues Foreign Air Carrier Permit to Norwegian Air International

Beyond The One Inch Length Difference: Airbus’ A350-1000 vs. Boeing’s 777-300ER

State Series: Oregon

State Series: North Carolina

Cold Bay, Alaska Welcomes American Airlines Team With Open Arms

Alaska Announces Specifics on New Premium Class

DOT Tentatively Approves American for Los Angeles to Beijing Route

Delta Introduces New Premium Product: What’s Next For US Premium Economy Travel?

Singapore Airlines Inaugurates Nonstop Flight to United States

Iberia To Introduce Premium Economy Product

Hurricane Matthew Disrupts Flights in The Southeast

First Look: Inside American’s 787-9 Dreamliner

Ready For The Runway: American’s New Uniforms Take Off

FAA Announces Guidance on Recalled Samsung Phone

The Race Across the Pacific

Qantas Group Reports Record Profits

World’s Largest Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight

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