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Boeing 747: Celebrating 50 Years of Flight

February 9, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In each and every conversation about aircraft, her name comes up. And it is her name, because unavoidably, it has become the symbol of commercial aviation worldwide. Its beautiful design is without a doubt the

Planes

Qantas Cancels Remaining A380 Orders

February 8, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

After constant deferrals in delivery dates, Qantas has officially cancelled its remaining order of eight A380s, according to a Flightglobal report. The move signals what could be the slow fate of the superjumbo. whose large size

Planes

Azul Looking at Fleet Expansion in 2019

February 8, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Brazilian carrier Azul has announced plans to renew its fleet with new orders of Embraer 195-E2 and Airbus A320neo aircraft in 2019. Azul’s fleet plan for 2019 sees the carrier acquiring 21 new aircraft this

News

EVA Air Introduces New Method to Protect Flight Attendants

February 7, 2019 Will Lee

In response to the humiliating incident involving a group of female flight attendants, Taiwan-based EVA Air announced that passenger displaying inappropriate behavior will be denied boarding in the future. On Jan. 19, an American male

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: African Safari Airways

February 7, 2019 Ian McMurtry

In the mid-1960s, Swiss entrepreneur Karl Jakob Rüdin was interested in branching out and creating a vacation getaway in Kenya that would create a complete getaway with the company taking care of everything for passengers

News

EU Law Draft Poses Concern over Airline Ownership Structures post-Brexit

February 6, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

With the United Kingdom’s exit date from the European Union nearing and deal negotiations being involved in more complications than consensus, airlines have been preparing to protect their operations across different scenarios. So far, this

Airlines

UK Courts Approve Extradition of Kingfisher CEO

February 6, 2019 Hemal Gosai

In the ever exciting world of Indian aviation and the people it involves there has been no greater person who has been surrounded by drama than Vijay Mallya. He is a well-known business tycoon in

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Southwest Orders Additional Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

February 5, 2019 Pablo Diaz

SMBC Aviation Capital has confirmed that Southwest Airlines is coming back to its customer portfolio as it has closed a significant Boeing 737 MAX lease deal, placing an order for 12 extra Boeing 737 MAX

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Germania Becomes the Latest Carrier to File for Bankruptcy

February 5, 2019 James Dinsdale

Germania airline is the latest operator to cease operations following financial difficulties. The privately owned airline filed for bankruptcy on February 4 on behalf of itself and its technical services, immediately opting to cancel all

News

Southwest Takes Sizable Step Towards ETOPS Certification, Hawaii Service

February 4, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Back in October of last year, Southwest announced its intent to offer flights from California to Hawaii, a route where the airline could be benefited by the capabilities and increased efficiency of their relatively new

News

Air France-KLM Aim for More Brand Clarity with HOP! Rebrand

February 4, 2019 Connor Sadler

Air France recently announced that the branding on its regional routes and fleet, currently known as HOP!, will be marketed as Air France HOP. This change aims to link the regional flight offerings more clearly

Airports

Ontario Airport Opens New Premium Airport Lounge at T2

February 3, 2019 Albert Kuan

Ontario International Airport (ONT) recently opened a new premium airport lounge this Wednesday for its travelers in Terminal 2. The lounge, Escape Lounge, is accessible to all travelers at the airport and offers premium amenities

Planes

Winglet-less and Wearing Thin: The Boeing 737-600 Today

February 3, 2019 Ian McMurtry

Although the Boeing 737 currently stands as the best-selling commercial aircraft, the Seattle-based company’s designs for the narrowbody aircraft have not always been loved by airlines. This is the case for the Boeing 737-600, who

Opinions

Opinion: Dear Emirates, Please Don’t Give Up On the A380

February 3, 2019 Parker Davis

It was reported on Jan. 31 that Dubai-based Emirates Airline is considering switching some of its orders from Airbus A380 aircraft to the smaller, more fuel efficient Airbus A350. Originally reported by Reuters, that change

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British Airways Details Aircraft Due to Receive Retro Liveries for Company Centennial

February 2, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

As British Airways prepares to celebrate a centennial of flights this year, the airline embarked on its largest advertising campaign since the 2012 London Olympic Games. The first part of the campaign is a video

Planes

From Burg to Burgh: Why Did American’s First A321neo Go to Pittsburgh?

February 2, 2019 Thomas Pallini

The newest member of the family for American Airlines has arrived as Airbus delivered the airline’s first Airbus A321neo, the next generation version of the Airbus A321, on Friday. Following the official handoff, taking place

Airports

JetBlue Completes Renovation of LaGuardia Airport’s Historic Marine Air Terminal

February 1, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

While Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport undergoes its $4 billion facelift, a smaller terminal on the opposite side of the airport is getting a renovation of its own. When construction began on Terminal B, many

News

Lufthansa Announces End of Legendary Junkers Ju-52 Flights

February 1, 2019 Adrian Vannahme

German airline Lufthansa has announced it is ending passenger flights on its vintage Junkers Ju-52 aircraft with immediate effect in order to save on high operating costs of the 83-year old aircraft. The airline had

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Emirates in Talks with Airbus Over A380 Contracts

February 1, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Airbus has confirmed that it is currently holding talks with Emirates over the carrier’s current Airbus A380 contract. The Gulf carrier is the largest operator of the type and may be looking at switching some

Routes

A New Longest Flight in the World? Inside Air Tahiti Nui’s Rumored Nonstop Papeete-Paris Route

January 31, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Despite being on the other side of the world from its home country, French Polynesia in the South Pacific is firmly part of France. A holdover from France’s colonial past, French Polynesia consists of over

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Stories

Boeing 747: Celebrating 50 Years of Flight

Qantas Cancels Remaining A380 Orders

Azul Looking at Fleet Expansion in 2019

EVA Air Introduces New Method to Protect Flight Attendants

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: African Safari Airways

EU Law Draft Poses Concern over Airline Ownership Structures post-Brexit

UK Courts Approve Extradition of Kingfisher CEO

Southwest Orders Additional Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Germania Becomes the Latest Carrier to File for Bankruptcy

Southwest Takes Sizable Step Towards ETOPS Certification, Hawaii Service

Air France-KLM Aim for More Brand Clarity with HOP! Rebrand

Ontario Airport Opens New Premium Airport Lounge at T2

Winglet-less and Wearing Thin: The Boeing 737-600 Today

Opinion: Dear Emirates, Please Don’t Give Up On the A380

British Airways Details Aircraft Due to Receive Retro Liveries for Company Centennial

From Burg to Burgh: Why Did American’s First A321neo Go to Pittsburgh?

JetBlue Completes Renovation of LaGuardia Airport’s Historic Marine Air Terminal

Lufthansa Announces End of Legendary Junkers Ju-52 Flights

Emirates in Talks with Airbus Over A380 Contracts

A New Longest Flight in the World? Inside Air Tahiti Nui’s Rumored Nonstop Papeete-Paris Route

Photo Tour: Onboard WestJet’s New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Avianca Brasil Changes Leadership Amid Financial Crisis

JetBlue Launches Boston to Palm Springs Route, Goes Back in Time with Retro Livery

Etihad to Cancel 42 Airbus A350 Orders

Crossing O’er: Why North American Travelers Trek Across International Borders for Cheaper Flights