Aviation enthusiasts – also known as AvGeeks – are a unique breed of individuals who are fascinated by all things aircraft and aviation. If you're looking for the perfect gift for the AvGeek in your life, we've got you covered this holiday season with AirlineGeeks’ top five picks. 1. MotoArt PlaneTags MotoArt PlaneTags are an excellent stocking stuffer for any AvGeek. These tags are made from upcycled retired aircraft and come in a variety of airlines and aircraft types. You…
Airlines aren't known for their top-notch onboard coffee offerings. But one permanently-grounded airliner might just put a whole new twist on the trend of less-than-stellar airplane coffee. According to WPLG, a new coffee shop - called Sky Coffee Buenos Aires - is located in Miami's Brickell neighborhood. The owner, Rosana…
Embraer is set to unveil its E-Freighter program, a Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion initiative launched in 2022. The company recently teased the new design with a sneak peek of the first E190F nearing completion in a captivating video shared on its social media channels. The E-Freighter program encompasses the conversion of…
Let’s face it; any corporate acquisition or merger can leave employees with plenty of questions. In the airline business, add in complex networks, long seniority lists, along with stringent regulations, which can all lead to more questions than answers. Former American Airlines CEO Bob Crandall said in a 2008 New…
A China Eastern Airbus A330-300, performing flight MU-721 from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, when about 30 nautical miles north of Xiamen, China suffered a left-hand engine failure. The aircraft, registered as B-8970, was equipped with Trent 772 engines. Two of the fan blades got damaged…
American Airlines has partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation to once again transport Gold Star families as part of Snowball Express, an annual event that brings together the surviving spouses and children of fallen military service members for a five-day experience at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. The Snowball…
Ukraine International Airlines, the flag carrier of Ukraine, has entered bankruptcy proceedings after being sued by Ukreximbank, a Ukrainian state-owned bank. The move comes about a month after the airline began selling off assets below market value to pay off its debts, which total $568 million. The airline paused commercial…
Cubana, the Havana-based flag carrier of Cuba - now in its 94th year - has just received another one of its aircraft back from maintenance. Until recently, most of its fleet is parked except for a single ATR72 aircraft that flies domestically within the country. Roughly three months ago, in…
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have announced a $1.9 billion deal that will see Alaska acquire Hawaiian. The transaction will see the two airlines combine into a single company, strengthening Alaska’s position as the fifth-largest airline in the United States. Details of the Proposed Transaction The transaction would see Alaska…
It has been a hack of a year for Perth and Western Australia so far, with many new connections to Europe and Asia either commenced or starting soon. With the most recent being Jetstar Australia and Vietnam Airlines, new services are seemingly announced on a weekly rate. In this article,…
