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First Painted British Airways A350-1000 Unveiled

June 8, 2019 Connor Sadler

In anticipation of its delivery, the first British Airways Airbus A350-1000 XWB has rolled out of Airbus’ paint shop. The aircraft is the first of 18 aircraft British Airways has on order as part of

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British Airways Nixes Scheduled 747 Domestic Flights

June 7, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

When British Airways scheduled three domestic flights on its Boeing 747-400s for Aug. 25 last week, the flights caused lots of hype amongst the aviation enthusiast community, with many eager to take a ride on

Airlines

Logo Lineage Part 7: A Royal Crown and Flying the Flag

June 6, 2019 Ian McMurtry

For businesses across the world, branding plays a crucial role in public perception and airlines are no different. One of the most prominent pieces of an airline’s brand is its logo, as it often appears

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Flybe CEO Christine Ourmieres-Widener Resigns After Airline’s ‘Difficult Time’

June 6, 2019 John Flett

Christine Ourmieres-Widener, the CEO of U.K. regional airline Flybe, has announced that she will leave the airline on July 15 after overseeing Flybe’s sale to a consortium which includes Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Air. Ourmieres-Widener

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Outlining TAP Air Portugal’s North American Expansion Strategy

June 5, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

TAP Air Portugal is currently undergoing a significant transformation strategy that gears towards transporting passengers between North America, Europe and North Africa through Portugal. Since the carrier’s partial privatization in 2015, JetBlue’s founder David Neeleman

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Azul Airlines Begins Flying to Second Destination in Portugal

June 5, 2019 Peter Biondi

Azul Brazilian Airlines started flying to Porto, Portugal on Monday, June 3. This is the second destination for the airline in Portugal, which already operates flights between Brazil and Lisbon. Porto is the second-largest city

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SAS Announces Plans To Eliminate In-Flight Duty Free Sales

June 5, 2019 Akhil Dewan

In an effort to cut emissions and save on weight and fuel, Scandinavian carrier SAS has announced that it will no longer sell duty free items onboard its flights. The measure, which will go into

Routes

JFK Airport Loses Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Departs for Newark

June 4, 2019 Thomas Pallini

XL Airways France on Sunday night flew its last flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport as it shifted operations to neighboring New Jersey. Transitioning to Newark Liberty International Airport, the French carrier

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Longest Qantas Route Could Be Launched in 2023

June 4, 2019 Will Lee

Australian carrier Qantas will confirm its longest route, Sydney to London, by the end of this year. Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas, revealed that the airline had asked both Boeing and Airbus to submit their

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Photos: EVA Air Bids Farewell to 747 Fleet With Final Freighter Operation

June 4, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Inevitably, the Queen of the Skies is winding down from regular commercial service. EVA Air, one of the few remaining Boeing 747 operators, is retiring the freighter variant from its Taipei to Los Angeles, officially

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First Quarter Results Show Positive Demand Recovery for Brazil’s Major Carriers

June 3, 2019 João Machado

The commercial aviation market in Brazil has had an intense first quarter this year. As the new government takes office, the markets are waiting anxiously for the promised economic reforms, reflecting in more investments and

Routes

Qatar Airways Begins New A350-1000 Service to Dallas/Fort Worth

June 3, 2019 Parker Davis

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport became the second in the U.S. to receive Airbus A350-1000 service as Qatar Airways flight 729 touched down at 3:15 p.m. June 1. Just an hour later, Houston’s George Bush

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New EU Regulation Takes Aim at Middle East Carriers

June 3, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Airlines in the United States have for years been crying over alleged subsidies that Middle Eastern carriers receive. The U.S. carriers will tell anyone who will listen that the so-called ME3, which includes Qatar Airways,

Airports

Eurowings Makes Move to Terminal 1 at Munich Airport

June 2, 2019 Albert Kuan

Eurowings recently made the move to a new location at its base in Munich. The Lufthansa Group’s low-cost airline subsidiary has moved all departure and arrival operations from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 of Munich

Routes

Emirates Inaugurates A380 on Sixth U.S. Route

June 2, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Boston became the latest recipient of Airbus A380 service from Emirates Airline on Saturday as the airline begins its upgraded service on the Dubai to Boston route for the summer. The sixth city to receive

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‘The Aircraft Lives On:’ How 747s Are Finding New Life in the Arizona Desert

June 1, 2019 Ryan Ewing

The stretch of Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson is filled with its fair share of oddities. Just about halfway between Arizona’s two largest cities lies a ranch where visitors can stop by to feed

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British Airways Schedules Domestic 747 Flights

June 1, 2019 Connor Sadler

On the day of its birthday, British Airways has upgraded three of its domestic U.K. flights from their usual Airbus fleet. Three flights on August 25 will operate on Boeing 747-400s, expected to feature a

Airports

Philadelphia Airport Welcomes Two Unusual Visitors as Severe Weather Strikes the Northeast

May 31, 2019 Jordan Green

The past week has seen the Northeast encounter a swath of severe weather that has plagued aviation in the region. With high winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms battering the region, delays, ground stops and diversions

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Via Airlines Ceases Commercial Service, Reverts Back to Charter Operation

May 31, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Growing independent regional airline Via Airlines has abruptly ended all scheduled commercial flights with plans to revert back to its original business model of conducting charter operations. Known by its shortened name, ViaAir, the airline

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When the Military Comes to Town: Local Air Show Kicks Off Summer Season

May 30, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Every year, the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park marks the official start of summer for downstate New Yorkers. Now in its 16th year, the air show, commonly referred to as the Jones

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Stories

First Painted British Airways A350-1000 Unveiled

British Airways Nixes Scheduled 747 Domestic Flights

Logo Lineage Part 7: A Royal Crown and Flying the Flag

Flybe CEO Christine Ourmieres-Widener Resigns After Airline’s ‘Difficult Time’

Outlining TAP Air Portugal’s North American Expansion Strategy

Azul Airlines Begins Flying to Second Destination in Portugal

SAS Announces Plans To Eliminate In-Flight Duty Free Sales

JFK Airport Loses Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Departs for Newark

Longest Qantas Route Could Be Launched in 2023

Photos: EVA Air Bids Farewell to 747 Fleet With Final Freighter Operation

First Quarter Results Show Positive Demand Recovery for Brazil’s Major Carriers

Qatar Airways Begins New A350-1000 Service to Dallas/Fort Worth

New EU Regulation Takes Aim at Middle East Carriers

Eurowings Makes Move to Terminal 1 at Munich Airport

Emirates Inaugurates A380 on Sixth U.S. Route

‘The Aircraft Lives On:’ How 747s Are Finding New Life in the Arizona Desert

British Airways Schedules Domestic 747 Flights

Philadelphia Airport Welcomes Two Unusual Visitors as Severe Weather Strikes the Northeast

Via Airlines Ceases Commercial Service, Reverts Back to Charter Operation

When the Military Comes to Town: Local Air Show Kicks Off Summer Season

Alitalia Receives “Non-binding Expression of Interest” from Football Club Owner

Airbus Officially Launches A321XLR at Paris Air Show

St. Louis Airport Gives Aviation Enthusiasts a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Airport Operations

Two Notable Things to Look for at the 2019 Paris Air Show

Regional Carrier ExpressJet Begins Embraer E175 Service