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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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Jet Airways Sees Heavy Losses While Continuing to Struggle in Indian Market

November 12, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Jet Airways is facing a tough scenario, as it is taking heavy losses per a combination of rising costs and steep income deprecation. The tough industry environment in the backdrop of a sharp rise in

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Iceland Aviation Market Faces Consolidation as WOW Air Becomes Part of Icelandair Group

November 5, 2018 Pablo Diaz

One of the fastest-growing markets that the commercial aviation industry has seen flourish in recent years is Iceland. Now, a traditional carrier made a move on its newest competitor, WOW Air and has presented a

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Singapore Airlines Resumes Nonstop Flight to Los Angeles with New Airbus A350ULR

November 5, 2018 Albert Kuan

Singapore Airlines has relaunched its non-stop service between Los Angeles and Singapore Friday night with the new Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra-Long Range) jet making the journey more convenient and faster than ever. 141 lucky passengers were

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Kenya Airways Launches Historic Nairobi to New York Flight

October 30, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Kenya Airways inaugurated its new longest flight on Monday from Nairobi to New York, becoming the first and only airline to connect East Africa and New York with a nonstop flight. The near-6,400 nautical mile

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Shake Up at Alaska Airlines Causes Airline to Layoff Employees

October 14, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is reportedly going to cut 100 jobs and is looking at layoffs. Employees were notified via an email from Andy Scheider, Vice President and head of human resources for the airline. “We

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JetBlue Makes Adjustments to Route Network, Adding New Routes and Cutting Service to Entire Cities

October 9, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

JetBlue Airways announced today that it will be adding new routes to from its main bases of Boston, New York and Fort Lauderdale that will better strengthen the position of their hubs and open new

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Alitalia Faces Further Challenges as Sale Deadline Looms

October 6, 2018 John Flett

Italy’s national carrier Alitalia is facing new challenges as the Oct. 31 deadline approaches for the end of the sale process for the airline, which declared bankruptcy in 2017. The deadline for offers was delayed

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Primera Air Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Cease Operations

October 1, 2018 James Dinsdale

Primera Air Scandinavia, more commonly known as Primera Air, and Primera Air Nordic are filing for bankruptcy, citing financial difficulties. Primera Air passengers seeking travel and refund advice can find additional information here. In a

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Rolls Royce Advises of Further Issues with 787 Engines, Costs Increase to $1.5 Billion

September 29, 2018 John Flett

Rolls Royce this week advised airlines who operate Boeing 787 aircraft with their troubled Trent 1000 Package ‘C’ engines, that the faulty engine blades are deteriorating even faster than expected requiring additional maintenance checks. The

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South African Mulling Asset Sale to Stay Afloat

September 25, 2018 Ian McMurtry

South African Airways is yet again looking for help as the airline attempts to get out of its financial hell hole from years of being unprofitable. The carrier, who has taken numerous government cash injections

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Cathay Pacific Begins Washington Dulles Service with A350-1000

September 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Cathay Pacific launched its longest route to date on Saturday to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The flight was a major milestone for both the airline and airport, as Cathay inaugurated its first long-haul

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Potential Emirates Acquisition of Etihad Creates Airport Confusion

September 21, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Word broke on Thursday of Emirates potentially acquiring Etihad, a piece of news that seems to re-appear every few months. Both airlines are state-owned by different emirates in the UAE. Emirates is owned by the

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Aviation History Preserved: World’s First Boeing 777 Arrives at Pima Air and Space Museum

September 18, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Arizona is a popular destination for retirees due to its consistent hot temperatures and idyllic, picturesque scenery. However, the latest retiree to change its residency to Arizona wouldn’t be a 65-year old senior citizen, but

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United Share Price Hits Record High

September 16, 2018 John Flett

United Airlines reported a record share price on Friday with the value of its stock breaking the $90 mark for the first time. The value of the company has risen an incredible 33 percent this

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First Look: Delta Shows Off First Airbus A220

September 14, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Delta is pulling the sheet off of its newest jet. The Airbus A220, formerly known as the Bombardier C Series, is making its initial U.S. debut with the Atlanta-based carrier. The airline introduced its first

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Icelandair Announces Major Changes to Summer 2019 Schedule

September 13, 2018 Ian McMurtry

Coming off a disappointing summer season where the airline missed their revenue target and saw their CEO Björgólfur Jóhannsson step down as a result, Icelandair has announced a shift in its traditional overall route structure,

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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

Jet Airways Sees Heavy Losses While Continuing to Struggle in Indian Market

Iceland Aviation Market Faces Consolidation as WOW Air Becomes Part of Icelandair Group

Singapore Airlines Resumes Nonstop Flight to Los Angeles with New Airbus A350ULR

Kenya Airways Launches Historic Nairobi to New York Flight

Shake Up at Alaska Airlines Causes Airline to Layoff Employees

JetBlue Makes Adjustments to Route Network, Adding New Routes and Cutting Service to Entire Cities

Alitalia Faces Further Challenges as Sale Deadline Looms

Primera Air Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Cease Operations

Rolls Royce Advises of Further Issues with 787 Engines, Costs Increase to $1.5 Billion

South African Mulling Asset Sale to Stay Afloat

Cathay Pacific Begins Washington Dulles Service with A350-1000

Potential Emirates Acquisition of Etihad Creates Airport Confusion

Aviation History Preserved: World’s First Boeing 777 Arrives at Pima Air and Space Museum

United Share Price Hits Record High

First Look: Delta Shows Off First Airbus A220

Icelandair Announces Major Changes to Summer 2019 Schedule

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MIT Researchers Create Engine with No Moving Parts

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