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Airbus Plans to Merge Bombardier C Series Program by July 1

June 10, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

The merger of Bombardier’s C Series program and Airbus is nearing completion. According to Airbus, the deal is expected to be finalized by July 1, following productive negotiations that began in October 2017 when the

Routes

Qantas Looking to Stretch Route Network Even Further by 2022

June 10, 2018 Parker Davis

Earlier this year, Qantas broke a boundary the pioneers of Australian aviation would have never dreamed when the airline was founded in the mid-20th century. In March, the carrier’s Boeing 787-9 made history, flying non-stop

Airlines

Rising Fuel Costs Crashes the Profitability Party

June 9, 2018 Hemal Gosai

The aviation industry is known for having high costs. Multi-million dollar machines fly across the world carrying passengers seeking a bargain. It’s hard to run a consistently profitable airline when so many factors impact profitability;

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From MXP to MIA: The New Air Italy Launches Second Long-Haul Flight to Miami

June 9, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Exactly one week after its first long-haul flight landed at New York’s JFK airport, Air Italy’s second long-haul flight began service from the airport’s main hub in Milan, Italy to Miami, Florida. Flight IG903 departed

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Photos: A First Look as United Kicks Off 737 MAX 9 Flights

June 9, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Thursday, just minutes before 8:00 a.m., UA686 took to the skies from Houston (IAH) for Orlando, marking the first ever revenue Boeing 737 MAX 9 flight in North America. Just about two hours later,

News

South African Airways to Begin Restructuring to Combat Financial Woes

June 8, 2018 Andy Nelson

South African Airways (SAA) CEO Vuyani Jaraya has admitted that “tough decisions” are required in order to save the continent’s largest carrier from financial ruin. On the verge of collapse, Jaraya indicated a streamlining of the

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The Cost of Free Shipping: Cargo Pilots Claim Amazon is Driving Down Air Cargo Industry Standards

June 8, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As the old saying goes, “if it’s free, it’s for me,” and for most American consumers, nothing beats free. Ecommerce giant Amazon understands this well and is known for providing its Amazon Prime customers with

Routes

Aeromexico Expands Route Map with Service to Two New Destinations

June 8, 2018 Samuel Chen

Aeromexico announced that it will begin service to two new destinations in Central America and the Caribbean from Mexico City starting in November. The Mexican flag carrier will begin flying to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on

News

Hawaiian Airlines Inaugurates Service to Long Beach with New A321neo

June 8, 2018 Albert Kuan

Southern California flyers now have a new link to Hawaii as Hawaiian Airlines has officially inaugurated service to Long Beach Airport. The airport, located in southeast Los Angeles County, is the newest Californian destination for

Planes

Turboprop Experience: Onboard Avianca Argentina’s ATR 72-600

June 7, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Wednesday, Avianca Argentina operated the inaugural flight between Buenos Aires and Santa Fe route. I was kindly invited by the company to take a ride and report on it. The all-day journey started really

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Trump Shuttle

June 7, 2018 Ian McMurtry

When it comes to profitable routes the eastern seaboard of the United States is littered with opportunities to cash in on the short flight times and demand for business travellers to move from one large

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Air China and Air Canada Sign Joint Venture as Chinese Carrier Expands North American Presence

June 7, 2018 Jace Moseley

Wednesday marked the start of a new joint venture between Air China and Air Canada, two national carriers on opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean. The signing took place in Beijing, Air China’s home base, and

Planes

The Next Best Option: What is Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 717 Replacement?

June 6, 2018 Ian McMurtry

While the narrowbody market tends to show the overarching use that the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 can bring to an airline, there are some narrowbody holes that are slowly being exposed as older model

Photos

WestJet’s New Livery Seen on Boeing 737 MAX Almost Ready for Delivery

June 6, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Earlier this week, WestJet’s latest Boeing 737 MAX 8, registered as C-FNWD/308, was seen at Boeing Factory in Renton, WA. It still does not have a delivery date, but its CFM International’s LEAP-1B engines are

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IATA Celebrates Industry Results for 2017 but Downgrades 2018 Forecast

June 5, 2018 John Flett

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is holding its Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Sydney, Australia this week. At a presentation on Monday, IATA Director General and CEO Alexandre de

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EasyJet Prepares for First A321neo Delivery

June 5, 2018 Connor Sadler

In May 2017, European-based easyJet announced that it was upgrading 30 of its A320neos on order to A321neos, becoming the largest aircraft in the airline’s fleet. This summer, the first of these will arrive. The

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Qantas First Class – Los Angeles to Sydney

June 4, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Qantas’ international first class product on the A380 is a favorite among avid travelers and frequent fliers alike. From lavish bedding to restaurant-style dining, the product is a step above premium and is worth just

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Oneworld Announces New Connect Partnership to Expand Alliance

June 4, 2018 Daniel Morley

The Oneworld alliance has announced a new partnership to offer more global opportunities to its customers, particularly for its frequent flyers. The new initiative, oneworld Connect, will be launched with its first airline, Fiji Airways,

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JetBlue Rapidly Modernizes Following Long Stagnation

June 4, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Earlier this month, JetBlue unveiled the new cabin interior to be retrofitted on all of its current Airbus A320 fleet. However, while this news was welcomed sight for many frequent JetBlue travelers, as the airline

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Etihad Announces New Service to Barcelona

June 3, 2018 Joe Pesek

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced it will start service to Barcelona beginning this November, becoming the airline’s second destination in Spain following service to Madrid. Etihad will begin operating the route five times a

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Stories

Airbus Plans to Merge Bombardier C Series Program by July 1

Qantas Looking to Stretch Route Network Even Further by 2022

Rising Fuel Costs Crashes the Profitability Party

From MXP to MIA: The New Air Italy Launches Second Long-Haul Flight to Miami

Photos: A First Look as United Kicks Off 737 MAX 9 Flights

South African Airways to Begin Restructuring to Combat Financial Woes

The Cost of Free Shipping: Cargo Pilots Claim Amazon is Driving Down Air Cargo Industry Standards

Aeromexico Expands Route Map with Service to Two New Destinations

Hawaiian Airlines Inaugurates Service to Long Beach with New A321neo

Turboprop Experience: Onboard Avianca Argentina’s ATR 72-600

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Trump Shuttle

Air China and Air Canada Sign Joint Venture as Chinese Carrier Expands North American Presence

The Next Best Option: What is Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 717 Replacement?

WestJet’s New Livery Seen on Boeing 737 MAX Almost Ready for Delivery

IATA Celebrates Industry Results for 2017 but Downgrades 2018 Forecast

EasyJet Prepares for First A321neo Delivery

Trip Report: Qantas First Class – Los Angeles to Sydney

Oneworld Announces New Connect Partnership to Expand Alliance

JetBlue Rapidly Modernizes Following Long Stagnation

Etihad Announces New Service to Barcelona

WestJet’s Swoop Unveils U.S. Plans in DOT Application

Increase in Safety Prompts the EU to Lift Ban on Indonesia’s Airlines

Mile-High Madness at Denver International Airport

The Slow and Painful Decay of LATAM Argentina

TAP Air Portugal Promotes Stopover Program in Brooklyn with Co-Owner David Neeleman