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American Inks New Codeshare Agreement with Philippine Airlines
American Airlines and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have announced a new codeshare partnership, expanding travel options between the U.S. and the Philippines. This agreement will allow American passengers to book flights on Philippine Airlines-operated aircraft to Manila and Cebu via Tokyo.…
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Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker Resigns After 27 Years
CEO of Qatar Airways and Governing Board Chairman of the oneworld Alliance, Akbar Al Baker, is stepping down as CEO of Qatar Airways after leading the airline for 27 years since 1997, according to Reuters. Al Baker is one of…
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Chinese Aviation Market Cools Down After Record-Breaking Holiday
During the first week of October, China entered into an eight-day National Day Holiday. This holiday was the longest public holiday in China during 2023. Many Chinese people travel during this holiday, and they have experienced the busiest national day…
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The History Behind the World’s Oldest Airline
KLM, which stands for Koninklijk Luchtvaart Maatschappij, is celebrating its 104th birthday on October 7, 2023. The Dutch national airline is the oldest commercial airlines in the world, and its history dates back to 1919. Its birthday is also marked…
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Etihad Airways Plans Aggressive Expansion
United Arab Emirates’ Etihad Airways has been expanding its network since the end of the pandemic. The airline has extended its route map again by adding the new flight services to Osaka, Japan; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Dusseldorf, Germany. In addition,…
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Xiamen Airlines Becomes First Chinese Carrier to Fly to Qatar
Chinese full-service carrier Xiamen Airlines is set to launch flights to Doha from both its hub in Xiamen and Beijing Daxing starting October 2023. The flights from Beijing Daxing, the smaller of the two major International airports of the Chinese…
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Big Three Chinese Airlines Report First Half 2023 Losses
On August 30, the big three airlines, Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern released their results in the first half of 2023 (1H23). Overall, the carriers still recorded negative profits, but the amount of loss has been significantly reduced…
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Saudi Start-Up Riyadh Air Unveils First Livery
Saudi Arabia’s new Riyadh Air has unveiled its first livery. The first of two expected designs, the airline called it a "perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance.” Riyadh Air painted the scheme on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, of…
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Airbus Forecasts Commercial Aircraft Services Market Double in Value by 2041
Airbus believes the market for civil aviation-related services will return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, before doubling in value over the next 20 years. Airbus is the world's leading civil aircraft manufacturer as of 2019 by the number of aircraft…
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Hainan Airlines Resumes Flights to Manchester, U.K.
The U.K ‘s Manchester Airport has expanded its route map to mainland China again, after a two-year hiatus. The Chinese government has approved an agreement with the U.K. government to renew flights between Manchester, U.K. and China. As a result,…
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