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Delta Goes Big with A220 Launch

February 11, 2019 Thomas Pallini

The airline responsible for the Airbus A220 being called the A220 instead of the Bombardier C Series has finally begun revenue service with the aircraft. Delta Air Lines marked a new chapter in its 90-year

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Germania Becomes the Latest Carrier to File for Bankruptcy

February 5, 2019 James Dinsdale

Germania airline is the latest operator to cease operations following financial difficulties. The privately owned airline filed for bankruptcy on February 4 on behalf of itself and its technical services, immediately opting to cancel all

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British Airways Details Aircraft Due to Receive Retro Liveries for Company Centennial

February 2, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

As British Airways prepares to celebrate a centennial of flights this year, the airline embarked on its largest advertising campaign since the 2012 London Olympic Games. The first part of the campaign is a video

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Emirates in Talks with Airbus Over A380 Contracts

February 1, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Airbus has confirmed that it is currently holding talks with Emirates over the carrier’s current Airbus A380 contract. The Gulf carrier is the largest operator of the type and may be looking at switching some

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Norwegian Releases Shares in Hopes of Long-Term Sustainability

January 30, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Norwegian’s troubled financial situation is no news; as its rapid transatlantic expansion that set pace for an increasingly dynamic and cost-driven market between North America and Europe is passing the bill with fierce competition, volatile

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Delta Delays U.S. A220 Launch Due to Government Shutdown

January 26, 2019 Andy Nelson

The much anticipated U.S. debut of Delta’s Airbus A220 has been delayed due to the ongoing government standoff in Washington. The initial flight, which was due to takeoff on Jan. 31, has been pushed back

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Aer Lingus Joins the Eurowhite Club with New Livery

January 20, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

For over 20 years, Aer Lingus has proudly flown a fleet of aircraft in an all green livery, paying homage to the Irish roots of the carrier. This changed on Friday when the airline announced

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Delta CEO Speaks Out Regarding the U.S. Government Shutdown

January 16, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

In an interview with CNBC, Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian pronounced himself regarding the U.S. government shutdown, which is halting the airline’s revenues for January and delaying deliveries for the airline’s newest and highly awaited bird: The

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Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways to Commence Operations This Month

January 12, 2019 John Flett

Vietnamese start-up Bamboo Airways announced Saturday that they will commence operations from Wednesday, Jan. 16 after being granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) this week. In a statement released yesterday, the airline, which is owned

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Hawaiian Airlines Bids Farewell to Boeing 767 Fleet

January 9, 2019 Daniel Morley

Earlier this week Hawaiian Airlines retired its last Boeing 767-300ER from its fleet. The last aircraft, tail number N594HA, flew its final commercial flight on Monday, Jan. 7 arriving in Honolulu from Sacramento. Guests were

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Norwegian 737 MAX Remains Stuck in Iran Three Weeks After ‘Safety Landing’

January 6, 2019 John Flett

Three weeks after diverting en route to Oslo, Norway from Dubai, U.A.E., a Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737 MAX 8 is reportedly still unserviceable on the ground in Shiraz, Iran. The aircraft with 192 passengers

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The Final Death of Monarch as Engineering Branch Enters Administration

January 5, 2019 Andy Nelson

The last operating remnants of Monarch Airlines, the British airline which collapsed in 2017, has called in administrators, resulting in the loss of 408 jobs. Luton-based Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL), which operates various maintenance

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AirlineGeeks Year in Review: 2018

December 31, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Aviation continues to keep people and economies connected as more people fly each year. As the 125th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight’s was celebrated on Dec. 17, aviation enthusiasts and professionals had an

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Interview: Norwegian Air Argentina CEO Ole Christian Melhus

December 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Last week, during the inaugural flight of the new route between Buenos Aires and Bariloche, we got a chance to speak with Norwegian Air Argentina’s CEO. Onboard LV-ISQ, NAA’s third Boeing 737-800, we reviewed the

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United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training

December 14, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

During a conference on Wednesday to discuss new international routes out of San Francisco, the CEO of United Airlines made his first public comments on the safety of the 737 MAX. His comments came over

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Here Comes the Sun: Inside Sun Country’s Transition to a Low-Cost Carrier

December 14, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As Minnesota’s Sun Country Airlines approaches its one-year anniversary of being introduced into Apollo Global Management, the airline has started to see management and brand changes come to fruition. The Minneapolis-based leisure airline has actively

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Virgin Atlantic Pilots to Strike During Busy Holiday Rush

December 7, 2018 Akhil Dewan

The Professional Pilots Union, the group that represents around 30 percent of Virgin Atlantic’s pilots, is planning to strike on December 22 and will strike until Christmas. The strike comes after the union was excluded

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Air Italy Announces New U.S. Flights as Senators Request Investigation

December 5, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Air Italy has announced it will launch new routes to two new American cities in 2019, choosing to serve the West Coast cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco in its latest route expansion. Following

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WOW air Returns Leased Aircraft Amid Financial Woes, Leaves Icelandair Deal in Jeoprady

November 28, 2018 Daniel Morley

Icelandic ultra-low-cost carrier WOW air has returned four aircraft to lessors with two Airbus A330s and two Airbus A320 family aircraft departing Reykjavik earlier yesterday for storage, beginning the process of returning to their lessors. The

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New CEO Decides Fate of Air France’s A380 Fleet

November 23, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Benjamin Smith was recently appointed as the new Air France-KLM CEO following the departure of Jean-Marc Janaillac. He assumed the CEO role on Sept. 30, 2018. Just over two weeks into the job, Smith and

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Delta Goes Big with A220 Launch

Germania Becomes the Latest Carrier to File for Bankruptcy

British Airways Details Aircraft Due to Receive Retro Liveries for Company Centennial

Emirates in Talks with Airbus Over A380 Contracts

Norwegian Releases Shares in Hopes of Long-Term Sustainability

Delta Delays U.S. A220 Launch Due to Government Shutdown

Aer Lingus Joins the Eurowhite Club with New Livery

Delta CEO Speaks Out Regarding the U.S. Government Shutdown

Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways to Commence Operations This Month

Hawaiian Airlines Bids Farewell to Boeing 767 Fleet

Norwegian 737 MAX Remains Stuck in Iran Three Weeks After ‘Safety Landing’

The Final Death of Monarch as Engineering Branch Enters Administration

AirlineGeeks Year in Review: 2018

Interview: Norwegian Air Argentina CEO Ole Christian Melhus

United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training

Here Comes the Sun: Inside Sun Country’s Transition to a Low-Cost Carrier

Virgin Atlantic Pilots to Strike During Busy Holiday Rush

Air Italy Announces New U.S. Flights as Senators Request Investigation

WOW air Returns Leased Aircraft Amid Financial Woes, Leaves Icelandair Deal in Jeoprady

New CEO Decides Fate of Air France’s A380 Fleet

Canada’s Ultra-Low-Cost-Carrier Flair Announces Rebranding Strategy

Airbus to Axe A380 Production Line in 2021

Low-Cost Service in South America Ramps Up

Aerolineas Argentinas Seeks International Assistance for its Fleet Renewal

United Adds Boeing 737 MAX 9 Routes