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Southwest Cuts Newark Flights, Reports Second-Quarter Results

July 25, 2019 Connor Sadler

Southwest on Thursday reported its performance results from the second quarter of 2019. While financial and operational performance was “remarkably strong,” according to the airline’s CEO Gary Kelly, despite the grounding of the Boeing 737

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Atlantia to Become Alitalia’s Majority Stakeholder

July 17, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

The never-ending saga of ailing carrier Alitalia seems to be close to a new chapter. On Monday, the now-majority stakeholder Ferrovie dello Stato (the Italian state railway company) held a Board of Directors meeting to

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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

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British Airways Pilots Begin Ballot on Possible Industrial Action Affecting Summer Flights

June 30, 2019 John Flett

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), the union which represents roughly 90 percent of British Airways pilots, has commenced balloting its members on possible industrial action over wage negotiations. The move comes after talks between

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Airlines Report Nausea-Inducing Cabin Fumes on Airbus’ A330neo

June 29, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

While Boeing has been under fire for continued problems arising with its next-generation 737 MAX aircraft, the next-generation offerings of its main rival Airbus have been largely free of issue, until now. Operators of the

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At the Crossroads of the World: Cabo Verde Airlines Aims to Turn Cape Verde into Intercontinental Hub

June 11, 2019 João Machado

While not many may know of the Cape Verde Islands, that may soon change with Cabo Verde Airlines seeking to re-enter the spotlight. Under new management, the airline is the flag carrier of Cape Verde,

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‘The Aircraft Lives On:’ How 747s Are Finding New Life in the Arizona Desert

June 1, 2019 Ryan Ewing

The stretch of Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson is filled with its fair share of oddities. Just about halfway between Arizona’s two largest cities lies a ranch where visitors can stop by to feed

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Via Airlines Ceases Commercial Service, Reverts Back to Charter Operation

May 31, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Growing independent regional airline Via Airlines has abruptly ended all scheduled commercial flights with plans to revert back to its original business model of conducting charter operations. Known by its shortened name, ViaAir, the airline

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Holland Proposes a New Aviation Tax

May 19, 2019 Hemal Gosai

The Dutch government is moving forward with legislation for a new aviation tax on passenger and cargo flights departing from Dutch airports starting in 2021. The country has been lobbying the European Union for this

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New TWA Hotel at JFK Airport Serves as a Shrine to Aviation History

May 17, 2019 Hemal Gosai

The long-awaited TWA Hotel on the grounds of New York’s John F. Kennedy International finally opened on Tuesday. It is the culmination of an ambitious project to bring the landmarked but hitherto dormant TWA terminal

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Via Airlines Suspends Majority of Flights, Cites Pilot Shortage

May 11, 2019 Daniel Morley

Florida-based Via Airlines has cut flights from its schedule due to the ongoing pilot shortage. The cuts have caused a reduction in current service as well as delaying planned new services. The airline expects the

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Flydubai Considers A320neo as 737 MAX Grounding Continues

April 30, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In the Boeing 737 MAX saga, perhaps the most frightful scenario for the builder is not related to the present or a meticulous review of the past. While the investigation on the certification process advances,

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Questions of Privacy in the Airline Industry

April 29, 2019 Parker Davis

Late last week, United became the first U.S. airline to make what to most may seem like a relatively minor announcement: the small cameras that for years have been embedded in seat back entertainment systems

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United Officially Debuts New Livery and Branding

April 24, 2019 Akhil Dewan

United Airlines has unveiled its new livery, the first since its merger with Continental Airlines nearly a decade ago. Over the past few weeks, the Chicago-based carrier has been offering many clues via its social

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First Look: United Updates Globe Livery

April 23, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Despite the official reveal set for tomorrow April 24, a few pictures have been circulated around social media showcasing a Boeing 737 with United’s new livery. AirlineGeeks confirmed with sources close to the airline that

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Jet Airways ‘Compelled to Cancel’ All Flights After Failure to Secure Funding

April 17, 2019 John Flett

India’s beleaguered carrier Jet Airways issued a statement on Wednesday suspending all flight operations. The airline, which had cancelled all international and some domestic services from last week and was left with only five aircraft

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The FAA’s Meeting with Airlines on the MAX: What Comes Next?

April 14, 2019 Parker Davis

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the governing and regulating body of U.S. aviation, held meetings April 12 with representatives from three major U.S. airlines and their pilot unions to discuss the future of Boeing 737

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JetBlue’s Highly-Anticipated European Service Set to Begin in 2021

April 10, 2019 Thomas Pallini

JetBlue Airways has announced it will begin transatlantic operations to Europe in 2021. The long-awaited announcement was made via video from JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to employees, aided by JetBlue President and COO Joanna Geraghty,

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Wow Air Ceases Operations Following Months of Financial Troubles

March 28, 2019 Pablo Diaz

After failing to close a deal with a group of investors, Iceland’s Wow Air announced that it has ceased operations as of Thursday morning. The company was forced to go under after last-minute negotiations were

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Qantas Non-stop London Service Exceeds First Year Operations Expectations

March 27, 2019 John Flett

One year after commencing operation of the airline’s longest route, Qantas is heralding the London-Perth service as exceeding expectations. The CEO of the Qantas Group Alan Joyce said on Tuesday that “Almost every flight is

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Southwest Cuts Newark Flights, Reports Second-Quarter Results

Atlantia to Become Alitalia’s Majority Stakeholder

Norwegian Air Argentina Files Request for U.S. Routes

British Airways Pilots Begin Ballot on Possible Industrial Action Affecting Summer Flights

Airlines Report Nausea-Inducing Cabin Fumes on Airbus’ A330neo

At the Crossroads of the World: Cabo Verde Airlines Aims to Turn Cape Verde into Intercontinental Hub

‘The Aircraft Lives On:’ How 747s Are Finding New Life in the Arizona Desert

Via Airlines Ceases Commercial Service, Reverts Back to Charter Operation

Holland Proposes a New Aviation Tax

New TWA Hotel at JFK Airport Serves as a Shrine to Aviation History

Via Airlines Suspends Majority of Flights, Cites Pilot Shortage

Flydubai Considers A320neo as 737 MAX Grounding Continues

Questions of Privacy in the Airline Industry

United Officially Debuts New Livery and Branding

First Look: United Updates Globe Livery

Jet Airways ‘Compelled to Cancel’ All Flights After Failure to Secure Funding

The FAA’s Meeting with Airlines on the MAX: What Comes Next?

JetBlue’s Highly-Anticipated European Service Set to Begin in 2021

Wow Air Ceases Operations Following Months of Financial Troubles

Qantas Non-stop London Service Exceeds First Year Operations Expectations

Southwest Adds Second Wave of Expansion in Hawaii

Delta and Virgin Atlantic Boost Transatlantic Venture with Route Announcements

Aeroflot Expected to Add A350 to North American and Asian Routes in 2020

Alaska Airlines Launches First Intra-Washington Flight From Everett’s Paine Field

Saudia Outlines First 787-10 Route, Considers Additional Widebodies