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Three Weeks In: How the Longest U.S. Government Shutdown is Affecting the Airline Industry

January 13, 2019 Parker Davis

Beginning at midnight Dec. 22, 2018, the U.S. government began what on Jan. 12 became the longest shutdown in the nation’s history. Over the course of what has now been over three weeks without a

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Norwegian 737 MAX Remains Stuck in Iran Three Weeks After ‘Safety Landing’

January 6, 2019 John Flett

Three weeks after diverting en route to Oslo, Norway from Dubai, U.A.E., a Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737 MAX 8 is reportedly still unserviceable on the ground in Shiraz, Iran. The aircraft with 192 passengers

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United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training

December 14, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

During a conference on Wednesday to discuss new international routes out of San Francisco, the CEO of United Airlines made his first public comments on the safety of the 737 MAX. His comments came over

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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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Air Canada Touts Success on Transatlantic Service

October 19, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

Air Canada is enjoying continued and increasing success in its transatlantic routes, particularly to Germany. Canada’s national carrier, including its low-cost variation Air Canada Rouge, has long been riding a wave of profitable years for

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Southwest Closes Chapter on 737 Next Generation Deliveries

October 2, 2018 Ian McMurtry

When it comes to loyalty to specific aircraft, very few brands come close to Southwest’s commitment to the Boeing 737. The airline has consistently operated various 737 types ranging from the airline’s initial fleet of

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Icelandair Announces Major Changes to Summer 2019 Schedule

September 13, 2018 Ian McMurtry

Coming off a disappointing summer season where the airline missed their revenue target and saw their CEO Björgólfur Jóhannsson step down as a result, Icelandair has announced a shift in its traditional overall route structure,

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SAS Posts Strong Quarterly Figures Despite Operational Challenges

September 1, 2018 Andy Nelson

Scandinavian Airlines has posted what CEO Rickard Gustafson describes as “One of the strongest results in SAS’ history” on Friday with the publication of its Q3 interim report. Revenue, pre-tax profit and passenger numbers all

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American Airlines Adds Longest Route So Far For Its 737 MAX

June 13, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Starting next September, American Airlines will add the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to the Washington (DCA) to Los Angeles (LAX) route, replacing the current 737-800 aircraft on one of the two daily services of the

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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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XiamenAir Takes Delivery of 200th Jet and New Aircraft Type Following Recent Success

May 30, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Sunday, XiamenAir took delivery of its newest aircraft, marking the 200th delivery to the airline since it began flying in 1984. The occasion is cause for double celebration, as the Fujian Province-based airline is

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Air Italy Looks to Disrupt Italian Market with First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery

May 12, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

At Boeing’s Everett facility on Friday, Air Italy took delivery of its first 737 MAX 8 aircraft, EI-GFY. The aircraft was unveiled and showed off to VIP dignitaries and guests and was met with plenty

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Ryanair Adds to All-Boeing Fleet with 737 MAX Order

April 24, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Boeing and European low-cost carrier Ryanair announced on Tuesday that they finalized an order for 25 additional high-capacity 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The $3 billion order, at current list prices, was previously listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders

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United Becomes First U.S. Operator of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Variant

April 24, 2018 Pablo Diaz

United Airlines announced yesterday that it has taken delivery of its first 737 MAX 9 aircraft from the Boeing Delivery Center in Seattle, Wash. The new aircraft reduces fuel use and CO2 emissions significantly compared to older

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Icelandair Launches First Boeing 737 MAX 8

April 13, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Icelandair’s first Boeing 737 MAX flew its first revenue flight on Friday from the airline’s hub at Keflavik International Airport near Reykjavik to Newark’s Liberty International Airport. The aircraft embarked on the 6-hour flight from

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Boeing Expands Service Engagement in Latin America

April 5, 2018 Ashley Magoon

Boeing announced that it is expanding its commercial service capabilities in Latin America with Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aereas S.A. and Mexico’s Aeromexico as of April 4. Both airlines utilize extensive Boeing fleets, complete with some

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Air Lease Corporation Orders Additional Boeing 737 MAXs

April 3, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Tuesday, Boeing and Air Lease Corporation announced a new order for eight more 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $936.8 million at list prices. With this addition, Air Lease Corporation (ALC) is one of

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AirlineGeeks Announces Purchase of Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

April 1, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C, April 1, 2018—AirlineGeeks announced today that the website will purchase one Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, valued at $117 Million at list price. AirlineGeeks will be the first news

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Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Norwegian Air International

March 20, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Since the introduction of numerous low-cost airlines to the transatlantic market, access to Europe has never been easier or cheaper. New fuel-efficient aircraft and low-cost business models have allowed for increased competition among low-cost carriers,

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Boeing’s Newest MAX Variant Takes to the Skies for the First Time

March 17, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The smallest variant of Boeing’s 737 MAX family, the 737 MAX 7, earned its wings on Friday as it successfully took to the skies for the first time. The newest MAX aircraft departed Renton Field

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Three Weeks In: How the Longest U.S. Government Shutdown is Affecting the Airline Industry

Norwegian 737 MAX Remains Stuck in Iran Three Weeks After ‘Safety Landing’

United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training

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

Air Canada Touts Success on Transatlantic Service

Southwest Closes Chapter on 737 Next Generation Deliveries

Icelandair Announces Major Changes to Summer 2019 Schedule

SAS Posts Strong Quarterly Figures Despite Operational Challenges

American Airlines Adds Longest Route So Far For Its 737 MAX

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

XiamenAir Takes Delivery of 200th Jet and New Aircraft Type Following Recent Success

Air Italy Looks to Disrupt Italian Market with First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery

Ryanair Adds to All-Boeing Fleet with 737 MAX Order

United Becomes First U.S. Operator of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Variant

Icelandair Launches First Boeing 737 MAX 8

Boeing Expands Service Engagement in Latin America

Air Lease Corporation Orders Additional Boeing 737 MAXs

AirlineGeeks Announces Purchase of Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Norwegian Air International

Boeing’s Newest MAX Variant Takes to the Skies for the First Time

Photos: Airbus Breaks Ground on Newest A220 Final Assembly Line in Mobile, Ala.

Allegiant Adds New Base, 16 New Routes to Network

Delta CEO Speaks Out Regarding the U.S. Government Shutdown

Spirit Announces Another Round of Expansion

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