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ANA’s Turtle-themed A380 Rolls Out of the Paint Shop

December 13, 2018 James Dinsdale

One of the three Airbus A380s on order to Japan’s All Nippon Airlines (ANA) has rolled out of the paint shop in Hamburg, completing a 21-day paint job featuring the blue turtles of Hawaii. This

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Judge Overturns Decision after Attempt to Halt Boeing/Embraer Negotiations

December 12, 2018 Peter Biondi

A federal judge in São Paulo acted in favor of a class action moved by Brazilian congressman Paulo Pimenta and Carlos Zaratini from the worker’s party (PT) halting temporarily the merger of aircraft manufacturers Boeing

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MIT Researchers Create Engine with No Moving Parts

December 11, 2018 Hemal Gosai

It’s no secret that AvGeeks enjoy the roar of airplane engines. There’s nothing like sitting on a plane hurtling down the runway with the engines roaring with energy ready to lift the plane into the sky.

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Study Shows Airlines Failing to Meet Emissions Targets

December 9, 2018 Parker Davis

According to a new study from the Atmosfair Airline Index, despite improvements in technology among many now-top-selling aircraft—including Boeing’s 737 MAX and 787 and Airbus’s A320neo —airlines will not be able to make “significant” changes

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The Business of Private Jets: How Gulfstream is Leading the Charge for Safety and Innovation in Aviation

December 8, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Gulfstream Aerospace produces arguably the world’s finest and most recognizable private jet aircraft. Founded in 1958 by a military aircraft manufacturer, the company made the switch to private aircraft with the Gulfstream I propeller aircraft.

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Airbus Takes Aim at “Middle of the Market” Segment

December 1, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

Airbus is looking to strengthen its position on “middle of the market” aircraft to better compete with Boeing, and is considering a two-pronged approach with the Airbus A321neo and a new Airbus A330neo. A new

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Allegiant Says Farewell to the Mad Dog

November 28, 2018 Matthew Garcia

After flying for nearly 20 years, the backbone of the Allegiant Air fleet, the Mcdonnell Douglas MD-80, will flew its last flight in the sun-tailed livery. After a long transition process, Allegiant is finally putting

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British Airways Puts Boeing 767 Fleet into Retirement

November 26, 2018 James Dinsdale

The last British Airways service operated by a Boeing 767 landed at London Heathrow for the final time on Sunday evening following almost three decades of operations for the airline. The 767 was the first

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Interview: Lufthansa Technik’s Eastward Expansion

November 25, 2018 Parker Davis

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) was originally founded in 1995, as parent company Lufthansa Group split different facets of the business into separate corporations. As a new business, LHT needed to find new ways to increase revenue

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Delta Tacks on More Airbus A330neo Orders to Support International Growth Strategy

November 19, 2018 Connor Sadler

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has expanded their current A330neo order from 25 to 35 aircraft with the order of ten additional Airbus A330-900s, according to a press release from the airline. The order, which was

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The Abating Airbus: The A310 Fades into History

November 6, 2018 Ian McMurtry

“The sequel is never a good as the original.” It’s a phrase often associated with TV or movies but the same could be said for Airbus Industries aircraft. Coming off the success of the A300,

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Delta Highlights Newest Jet During Event Celebrating Northwest Merger Anniversary

October 31, 2018 Peter Biondi

Delta shared a sneak peek of the new Airbus A220-100 to the media Monday during an event in Atlanta to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Delta merger with Northwest. Hundreds of Delta employees lined

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Qatar’s A350-1000 Lands at New York-JFK

October 28, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Qatar Airways launched the Airbus A350-1000XWB on its first regularly scheduled route to the United States for the airline on Sunday, placing it on the popular Doha to New York route. The first flight of

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Air Europa Converting Entire Long-Haul Fleet to Dreamliners

October 26, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

Spain’s third-largest airline and Ryanair partner Air Europa is expanding and modifying its long-haul fleet, aiming for a fleet consisting exclusively of Boeing 787 Dreamliners to achieve ambitious goals, according to ABTA magazine. Air Europa’s current

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Stuck in Cyprus: GECAS Unable to Repossess Cobalt Planes

October 26, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Cyprus’ Cobalt Air suspended operations indefinitely on Oct. 18, 2018, just days after it was reported that the airline was struggling financially. The 2017 Center for Aviation Start-up of the Year recipient left approximately 200

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Taiwan’s China Airlines and EVA Air Showcase New Aircraft

October 24, 2018 Will Lee

The two major Taiwan-based carriers, China Airlines and EVA Air, are showcasing their newest aircraft. According to EVA Air’s Steve Lin, the carrier’s chairman, the company unveiled the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Taiwan on Monday.

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MRJ Receives Lifeline from Parent Company, Lawsuit from Bombardier

October 24, 2018 Ian McMurtry

With another week going by, the ongoing Mitsubishi Regional Jet testing program has hit yet another snag that could delay the Japanese jet further. The company has been sued by Montreal-based Bombardier Aerospace for stealing

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The New Wave of Long Haul, Single Aisle Competition

October 23, 2018 Peter Biondi

The airline industry is always looking for improvement, and every few years international agreements, new safety and operational rules, and technological advancements result in challenging competition. The reliability of the Boeing 767 and the ETOPS

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Air Canada Touts Success on Transatlantic Service

October 19, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

Air Canada is enjoying continued and increasing success in its transatlantic routes, particularly to Germany. Canada’s national carrier, including its low-cost variation Air Canada Rouge, has long been riding a wave of profitable years for

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Hainan Airlines Puts its First Airbus A350-900 Into Service

October 16, 2018 Albert Kuan

Hainan Airlines Flight HU7607 took off from Beijing Capital International Airport and landed at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Oct. 13, 2018, at 11:00 am Beijing time. This marked the successful maiden flight of Hainan

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Planes

ANA’s Turtle-themed A380 Rolls Out of the Paint Shop

Judge Overturns Decision after Attempt to Halt Boeing/Embraer Negotiations

MIT Researchers Create Engine with No Moving Parts

Study Shows Airlines Failing to Meet Emissions Targets

The Business of Private Jets: How Gulfstream is Leading the Charge for Safety and Innovation in Aviation

Airbus Takes Aim at “Middle of the Market” Segment

Allegiant Says Farewell to the Mad Dog

British Airways Puts Boeing 767 Fleet into Retirement

Interview: Lufthansa Technik’s Eastward Expansion

Delta Tacks on More Airbus A330neo Orders to Support International Growth Strategy

The Abating Airbus: The A310 Fades into History

Delta Highlights Newest Jet During Event Celebrating Northwest Merger Anniversary

Qatar’s A350-1000 Lands at New York-JFK

Air Europa Converting Entire Long-Haul Fleet to Dreamliners

Stuck in Cyprus: GECAS Unable to Repossess Cobalt Planes

Taiwan’s China Airlines and EVA Air Showcase New Aircraft

MRJ Receives Lifeline from Parent Company, Lawsuit from Bombardier

The New Wave of Long Haul, Single Aisle Competition

Air Canada Touts Success on Transatlantic Service

Hainan Airlines Puts its First Airbus A350-900 Into Service

‘Lowcostization’ in South America: A Glimpse at What This Year Has Brought

Emirates Takes Delivery of Its Last Current Generation Boeing 777

Aer Lingus Reintroduces Business Class on Key European Short-Haul Routes

WOW Air to Retire Widebody Aircraft, Reduce Long-Haul Operations

United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training