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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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British Airways’ Website and App Hit By “Malicious Criminal Attack”

September 8, 2018 John Flett

British Airways faces another public relations nightmare as the company has advised that their mobile app and website were the target of a cyber breach which has compromised personal data, specifically the payment card information,

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Indigo Partners’ JetSmart Commences Operations in Argentina

September 6, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In an important week for the Argentinian aviation market, the newest actors have finally come to play in the newly deregulated market. While Norwegian Air Argentina started its domestic sales and set its operation launch

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Primera Air Goes Up Against Star Alliance with Opening of New Frankfurt Base

September 5, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Low-cost airline Primera Air announced four new transatlantic routes this morning from a new European base in Frankfurt, Germany to cities in North America. The announcement comes on the heels of the airline’s expansion to

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Viva Air Set to Begin International Expansion with its Peruvian Arm

September 4, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

After a year of solid growth in the Peruvian domestic market, Viva Air Peru, part of Viva Air, announced that it will begin flying between Lima, Peru and two cities in Colombia beginning in November

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Amazon Prime Air Pilots Head to Seattle for Protest Outside Headquarters

August 24, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The saga for cargo pilots flying under the Amazon Prime Air brand and their fight for increased working standards, benefits and wages continues as pilots employed by both Atlas Air and Abx Air took their

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Primera Air Announces New European Destination, Inaugurates Washington Service

August 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Low-cost long-haul carrier Primera Air has announced a major route expansion to a new European destination just four months from beginning its inaugural transatlantic service from Europe to North America. The airline will now serve

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Norwegian Air Argentina Is One Step Closer to Taking Off

August 21, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

In early 2017, Norwegian Air Shuttle announced its plans to start operating flights from Argentina as part of its aggressive expansion plan the airline has been putting in place in the last few years. Norwegian

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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

British Airways’ Website and App Hit By “Malicious Criminal Attack”

Indigo Partners’ JetSmart Commences Operations in Argentina

Primera Air Goes Up Against Star Alliance with Opening of New Frankfurt Base

Viva Air Set to Begin International Expansion with its Peruvian Arm

Amazon Prime Air Pilots Head to Seattle for Protest Outside Headquarters

Primera Air Announces New European Destination, Inaugurates Washington Service

Norwegian Air Argentina Is One Step Closer to Taking Off

Final Airplane in Virgin America Colors Heads to Paint Shop

Air Europa Seeks Entry into Brazil’s Domestic Market

British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

Qantas Schedules Last 747 Flight to Hawaii, Confirms Final Service to U.S.

Far East Air Transport Cancels Flights as Aging Aircraft Exceed Flight Limits