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Delta Highlights Newest Jet During Event Celebrating Northwest Merger Anniversary

October 31, 2018 Peter Biondi

Delta shared a sneak peek of the new Airbus A220-100 to the media Monday during an event in Atlanta to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Delta merger with Northwest. Hundreds of Delta employees lined

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The SATA and Azores Airlines Struggle

October 31, 2018 Ian McMurtry

While the Azores may be a vacation destination to many travelers, the airline is currently dealing with its own trouble in paradise. The main international arm of the SATA Group, Azores Airlines, has struggled to

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WestJet Announces Route Expansion and Third Quarter Results

October 31, 2018 Daniel Morley

WestJet Airlines has announced a route expansion, along with financial results for the third quarter. The three new routes give Westjet two new transborder flights as well as a new destination in Europe. The third

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Kenya Airways Launches Historic Nairobi to New York Flight

October 30, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Kenya Airways inaugurated its new longest flight on Monday from Nairobi to New York, becoming the first and only airline to connect East Africa and New York with a nonstop flight. The near-6,400 nautical mile

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United Kingdom Releases 2018 Budget, Outlining Changes for Air Travel Industry

October 30, 2018 Connor Sadler

Earlier today, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor, Philip Hammond, revealed the annual budget, set by Her Majesty’s Treasury to outline the expenditure of the public sector. While many of the changes are expected to impact numerous

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Mexico City Receives Lufthansa’s Airbus A350

October 29, 2018 Pablo Diaz

As a part of the effort to reinforce the seasonal extra offering, German carrier Lufthansa arrived in Mexico City International Airport this morning with an Airbus A350-900, instead of the regular A340-600. With a three-class

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IndiGo Plans to Increase Capacity Despite Challenging Quarter

October 29, 2018 Hemal Gosai

India is expected to grow to become the third largest aviation market in less than 10 years. As previously reported, it is notoriously difficult for airlines in India to make money. Intense competition has driven

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Updated: Lion Air Reports Loss of Contact with Boeing 737 MAX 8

October 28, 2018 Pablo Diaz

A Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 has crashed just minutes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia. The airplane rapidly lost altitude just minutes after departure. A spokesperson for the airline confirmed that they had lost contact

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Qatar’s A350-1000 Lands at New York-JFK

October 28, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Qatar Airways launched the Airbus A350-1000XWB on its first regularly scheduled route to the United States for the airline on Sunday, placing it on the popular Doha to New York route. The first flight of

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Emirates Celebrates 10 Years of Service to Los Angeles

October 28, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Friday marked an important milestone for Emirates Airline as it celebrated its 10 years of flying between Dubai and Los Angeles. Launching the route on Oct. 26, 2008, Los Angeles was Emirates’ third route to

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UK CAA Prepares for ‘No-Deal’ Brexit as Uncertainty Continues for Aviation Industry

October 28, 2018 John Flett

At 2300 GMT on Friday, March 29, 2019, the United Kingdom is scheduled to leave the European Union. With this deadline only five months away and the strong possibility of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, uncertainty remains

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Cathay Pacific Data Breach to Affect 9.4 Million People

October 27, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific announced that its computer systems had been compromised this past Wednesday. The data breach occurred seven months ago and is reported to compromise personal data of around 9.4 million passengers. Information

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Scotland’s Loganair Signs Partnership Deal with Qatar Airways

October 27, 2018 Andy Nelson

Scottish regional airline Loganair has taken a massive step in expanding its international footprint by signing a partnership agreement with Middle Eastern titan Qatar Airways. The interline agreement allows Loganair customers from around Scotland to

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Lufthansa Evaluates New Long-Haul Aircraft to Renew Aging Airbus Fleet

October 26, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

German flag carrier Lufthansa is in the process of evaluating different long-haul widebody aircraft to be the successor of its A330 and A340 fleet. According to Bloomberg, the airline has requested proposals from both Airbus and

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Air Europa Converting Entire Long-Haul Fleet to Dreamliners

October 26, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

Spain’s third-largest airline and Ryanair partner Air Europa is expanding and modifying its long-haul fleet, aiming for a fleet consisting exclusively of Boeing 787 Dreamliners to achieve ambitious goals, according to ABTA magazine. Air Europa’s current

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Stuck in Cyprus: GECAS Unable to Repossess Cobalt Planes

October 26, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Cyprus’ Cobalt Air suspended operations indefinitely on Oct. 18, 2018, just days after it was reported that the airline was struggling financially. The 2017 Center for Aviation Start-up of the Year recipient left approximately 200

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Iberia Announces More Routes for New A350s, South American Expansion

October 25, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Spanish flag carrier Iberia has announced a major route expansion for its latest aircraft, the Airbus A350-900XWB, which will now serve Chicago and Buenos Aires, Argentina in addition to New York. First delivered to the

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American Airlines Reports Q3 Profit, Achieves Record Revenue

October 25, 2018 Jace Moseley

American Airlines announced its third quarter 2018 earnings, reporting a net income of $341 million on total operating revenues of $11.559 billion. This is more than a $300 million drop in quarterly net income from

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Virgin Atlantic Mulls London to Perth Flight in Direct Competition with Qantas

October 25, 2018 Daniel Morley

Virgin Atlantic founder and eccentric British entrepreneur Richard Branson said in a recent interview on “Your Money” that the airline is mulling a nonstop flight from London to Perth, Australia. If the plan comes to

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Taiwan’s China Airlines and EVA Air Showcase New Aircraft

October 24, 2018 Will Lee

The two major Taiwan-based carriers, China Airlines and EVA Air, are showcasing their newest aircraft. According to EVA Air’s Steve Lin, the carrier’s chairman, the company unveiled the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Taiwan on Monday.

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Delta Highlights Newest Jet During Event Celebrating Northwest Merger Anniversary

The SATA and Azores Airlines Struggle

WestJet Announces Route Expansion and Third Quarter Results

Kenya Airways Launches Historic Nairobi to New York Flight

United Kingdom Releases 2018 Budget, Outlining Changes for Air Travel Industry

Mexico City Receives Lufthansa’s Airbus A350

IndiGo Plans to Increase Capacity Despite Challenging Quarter

Updated: Lion Air Reports Loss of Contact with Boeing 737 MAX 8

Qatar’s A350-1000 Lands at New York-JFK

Emirates Celebrates 10 Years of Service to Los Angeles

UK CAA Prepares for ‘No-Deal’ Brexit as Uncertainty Continues for Aviation Industry

Cathay Pacific Data Breach to Affect 9.4 Million People

Scotland’s Loganair Signs Partnership Deal with Qatar Airways

Lufthansa Evaluates New Long-Haul Aircraft to Renew Aging Airbus Fleet

Air Europa Converting Entire Long-Haul Fleet to Dreamliners

Stuck in Cyprus: GECAS Unable to Repossess Cobalt Planes

Iberia Announces More Routes for New A350s, South American Expansion

American Airlines Reports Q3 Profit, Achieves Record Revenue

Virgin Atlantic Mulls London to Perth Flight in Direct Competition with Qantas

Taiwan’s China Airlines and EVA Air Showcase New Aircraft

Brexit Draft Document Continues Uncertainty for Future of U.K-E.U. Aviation

Delta Adding Fourth Link to Los Angeles from Atlanta with New Burbank Flight

Emirates Reports Sudden Drop in Profits Due to Rising Fuel Prices

Photos: United Gives First Look at Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Spirit Announces New Destination, Faces Tough Competition