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Opinion: Living in a Hub City Remains Both a Blessing and a Curse
We’re currently living in an age where it’s the most convenient to be able to fly from point A to point B without stopping. However, there are still many across the globe that are living in smaller cities with not a lot of air service to their main airports. Therefore, the only way to conduct business, […]
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A Week of New Orders and Milestone Deliveries for Airbus
With new orders and completed deliveries, Toulouse-based aircraft manufacturer Airbus has seen its share of success this week. China Southern Places Order for A350XWB Aircraft Guangzhou, China-based China Southern signed an agreement with the airplane manufacturer for 20 A350-900XWB aircraft, making it one of the latest carriers to purchase this frame. China Southern Airlines has […]
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Canada’s Evolving Market for Low-Cost Carriers
Canada is a market that most tend not to think of in regards to the aviation industry in comparison to the U.S. However, the industry is slowly beginning to gain ground in recent years, with the busiest airport in Canada, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), serving over 40 million passengers in 2015. This is comparable […]
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Boom and The Hopeful Future for Supersonic Commercial Flight
The Concorde was the jet-airliner of its time, with the ability to travel twice the speed of sound (Mach 2.0), a higher than normal (60,000 feet), and seating for 92-128 passengers. The Concorde first entered into service in 1976 and remained in the air until 2003. Meaning “harmony” or “union,” the aircraft demonstrated a joint Anglo-French […]
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The Competition for Taiwan: China Airlines vs. EVA Air
Taiwan, known by its official title of the Republic of China, has gone through a period of rapid economic growth since the 1960s. While it may not be a member of the United Nations, it has grown to become a gateway to neighboring China as well as other major countries in Asia. Two major carriers, China Airlines and […]
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The Big Three U.S. Carriers and Their 777 Seating Arrangements
Since United’s recent delivery of their new 777-300ER, the 777 has once again been put into the spotlight. While the variant first took flight in 2003, United has brought it back anew. Back in 1995, United was the launch customer of the 777, so it is only fitting the carrier that started it all is […]
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United Ramps Up Its Summer 2017 Route Portfolio
This summer, United is increasing and revamping its route network, offering customers more options and destinations as the busy travel season slowly arrives. The airline will begin service between San Francisco (SFO) and Munich (MUC), which will be a seasonal route, which will be a new will be a new route for the airline. Also, one of […]
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Emirates to Launch Service to Phnom Penh, Cambodia
On Tuesday, Dubai-based Emirates announced that the airline would continue its expansion in Asia by beginning service to Phnom Penh, Cambodia beginning July 1, using a Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft will be in Emirates’ two-class configuration, featuring Business and Economy. According to the airline’s website, the flight will make a stop in Yangon in both directions. […]
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Qantas Brings Live Streaming Services to Domestic Flights
Qantas passengers onboard domestic flights that are equipped with Wi-Fi will soon be able to bring their on the ground entertainment to the air. Now, passengers will be able to use Foxtel, Netflix, and Spotify to keep themselves entertained while flying. Such an accomplishment comes from the airline improving their Wi-Fi speeds up to ten […]
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Delta and United: A Video and a Brand Image
A video is said to have a lot of meaning. Depending on the audience, it can invoke senses of pride, joy, knowledge, etc. A lot of effort is put into making a video, as there is only so much you can convey and describe in a limited time period. To do this, airlines have to […]