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Boeing Rolls Out 10,000th 737, Claims New Guinness World Record

March 13, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In a celebration held in Renton, Wash., Boeing officially rolled out its 10,000th 737 aircraft, which is destined to be delivered to Southwest Airlines. This milestone for the aircraft manufacturing giant marks a new Guinness

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Virgin Atlantic Introduces New Discounted Fare Option to Compete with Low-Cost Carriers

March 12, 2018 Daniel Morley

On the heels of basic economy being expanded on transatlantic flights by American Airlines and its oneworld partners, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new fare for consumers seeking a lower cost option for flying the

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A Big Step Back for Qatar Airways

March 11, 2018 Parker Davis

Qatar Airways announced on Wednesday they would report a “very large loss” for the current fiscal year as a result of a blockade placed on the nation by various other Middle East nations last June.

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Hawaiian Confirms Order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aircraft, Squashes Airbus A330-800 Prospects

March 6, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Hawaiian Airlines has officially announced an order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and the option for an additional 10 aircraft on Tuesday, effectively ending Airbus’ plans to deliver an A330-800 aircraft in the near

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Airline Giant HNA Aviation Given Lifeline by Chinese Government

March 5, 2018 Jace Moseley

China’s HNA Group, owner of Hainan Airlines, has been granted a lifeline by the Chinese government amid recent financial troubles, mainly surrounding a large amount of debt accrued due to numerous acquisitions. One of HNA’s largest

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Qatar Airways Open to Codeshare Discussions with American Airlines

March 1, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Despite the ongoing dispute between the big three airlines of Gulf nations in the Middle East and the U.S. airlines regarding the Open Skies agreement and the issue of government subsidies, Qatar Airways has announced

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Icelandair Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX 8: TF-ICE

February 28, 2018 Thomas Pallini

In an exciting day for Boeing, the aircraft manufacturing giant has delivered yet another Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on Wednesday at Boeing Field, this time to Icelandair. A largely-followed delivery among aviation enthusiasts eager

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Trump’s Personal Pilot on Short List for New FAA Head

February 26, 2018 Parker Davis

Trump’s personal pilot is in the running to lead U.S. aviation’s chief governing body, the Federal Aviation Administration, a Trump administration spokesperson confirmed to Axios late Sunday night. John Dunkin has worked for Trump since

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Qatar Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse

February 21, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Qatar Airways was once again the launch customer for the newest variant of the Airbus A350 on Tuesday. After being the first customer to receive the Airbus A350-900 in January 2015, the CEO was determined

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Italy’s Meridiana Relaunches as Air Italy

February 19, 2018 John Flett

The Italian aviation market continues to provide headlines as it was announced on Monday that Sardinian-based carrier Meridiana would be rebranded as Air Italy with fleet expansion plans and a base at Milan Malpensa. The

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Alaska Airlines and Virgin America Cabin Crew Reach Key Step In Merger

February 15, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Just over a month after Alaska Airlines and Virgin America began flying under a single operating certificate, the Association of Flight Attendants declared that it had reached an agreement with Alaska Airlines. The tentative merger

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SonAir Ends Houston Express After 17 Years

February 12, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) made headlines when it became the first airport in North America to offer non-stop flights to each continent, excluding Antarctica, a few weeks ago. The addition of United’s flight

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A History of Saratov Airlines Following Devastating Accident near Moscow

February 11, 2018 Andy Nelson

With 2018 still in its infancy and the aviation world still reflecting on a year that suffered no commercial airline fatalities, the wretched news emerging from Russia on Sunday morning brought into sharp focus the

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Iran Air Expects First Boeing Delivery and Outlines New Routes

February 9, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

With 15 Boeing 777-300ERs on order, Iran Air expects to receive its first long-haul aircraft this July, if U.S. officials do not interfere with the order. The airline made headlines last April when it almost

Lufthansa Officially Unveils New Livery at Dazzling Frankfurt Event

February 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

After weeks of speculation, Lufthansa officially displayed its new livery in an unveiling ceremony on Wednesday in Frankfurt. Lufthansa’s new livery will focus more on dark blue and white, leaving out the yellow crane logo

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United CEO Oscar Munoz Sends Off Team USA at San Francisco Gate Celebration

February 7, 2018 Tyler Tashji

As the official airline of Team USA, United Airlines sent 16 athletes, including members from the Freestyle Ski Team to the Olympic Winter Games on Tuesday. United flight 893 departed San Francisco at 10:45 a.m.

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Lufthansa Group Introduces New Leadership at Brussels Airlines

February 6, 2018 John Flett

Brussels Airlines has had a tumultuous week culminating in the announcement on Monday that Chief Executive Officer Bernard Gustin and Chief Financial Officer Jan De Raeymaeker will both leave the Lufthansa Group-owned airline on March

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Lufthansa Shows Off New Livery Prior to Highly-Anticipated Unveiling Event

February 4, 2018 Pablo Diaz

It is hard to keep a secret as big as a 747. Last week, a few pictures were leaked and German carrier Lufthansa had no choice but to go with the flow; its livery redesign

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Hainan Airlines Announces New Flights to Mexico

February 3, 2018 Jace Moseley

China’s Hainan Airlines has announced flights from Beijing to Mexico City, with a technical stop in Tijuana, beginning on March 21, 2018. The flight will operate three times weekly and be serviced by the Boeing

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Emirates Opens New Route Between Dubai and Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo

February 2, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Emirates has recently announced its plan to launch a new, five times a week, service from Dubai to Santiago International Airport (SCL), via the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, starting on July 5, 2018. The

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Boeing Rolls Out 10,000th 737, Claims New Guinness World Record

Virgin Atlantic Introduces New Discounted Fare Option to Compete with Low-Cost Carriers

A Big Step Back for Qatar Airways

Hawaiian Confirms Order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aircraft, Squashes Airbus A330-800 Prospects

Airline Giant HNA Aviation Given Lifeline by Chinese Government

Qatar Airways Open to Codeshare Discussions with American Airlines

Icelandair Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX 8: TF-ICE

Trump’s Personal Pilot on Short List for New FAA Head

Qatar Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse

Italy’s Meridiana Relaunches as Air Italy

Alaska Airlines and Virgin America Cabin Crew Reach Key Step In Merger

SonAir Ends Houston Express After 17 Years

A History of Saratov Airlines Following Devastating Accident near Moscow

Iran Air Expects First Boeing Delivery and Outlines New Routes

Lufthansa Officially Unveils New Livery at Dazzling Frankfurt Event

United CEO Oscar Munoz Sends Off Team USA at San Francisco Gate Celebration

Lufthansa Group Introduces New Leadership at Brussels Airlines

Lufthansa Shows Off New Livery Prior to Highly-Anticipated Unveiling Event

Hainan Airlines Announces New Flights to Mexico

Emirates Opens New Route Between Dubai and Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo

SA Express Grounded by South African Civil Aviation a Day After SAA Merger Announcement

Exclusive: Last Commercially Operating Boeing 747SP Flown to Retirement in Iran

Wizz Air’s Profits Continue to Soar Despite Heavy Low-Cost Competition

Palestinian Airlines: The Homeless Flag Carrier

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