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Air China Begins Fifth Freedom Route Between Houston and Panama City

April 6, 2018 Thomas Pallini

China and Panama City are now connected through Air China via Houston. Air China opened up its first fifth freedom route from the United States to Panama, an addition to its five-times-weekly flight from Beijing

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British Airways Introduces New Cabin for Gatwick Based 777s

March 6, 2018 Daniel Morley

British Airways has announced a cabin refresh for their long haul fleet based at London Gatwick. The new upgrades are for passengers in the World Traveller and World Traveller Plus cabins on the airline’s Boeing

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Aeromexico Adds New Detroit Route, Flies Final 777 Flight

March 1, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Aeromexico will begin nonstop flights between Leon (BJX) and Detroit (DTW) from April 30, in cooperation with its SkyTeam alliance partner Delta Air Lines. The daily roundtrip flights between the Motor City and the Central

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Emirates Exercises Fifth Freedom Rights with New Bali to Auckland Flight

February 20, 2018 Andy Nelson

Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) joins the ever-expanding list of locations receiving a daily flight from Dubai-based behemoth Emirates, with the announcement of a connecting flight to New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland. Beginning on

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Iran Air Expects First Boeing Delivery and Outlines New Routes

February 9, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

With 15 Boeing 777-300ERs on order, Iran Air expects to receive its first long-haul aircraft this July, if U.S. officials do not interfere with the order. The airline made headlines last April when it almost

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Emirates Opens New Route Between Dubai and Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo

February 2, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Emirates has recently announced its plan to launch a new, five times a week, service from Dubai to Santiago International Airport (SCL), via the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, starting on July 5, 2018. The

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United Continues to Shatter Long-Haul Records with New Routes and Fleet Additions

January 27, 2018 Thomas Pallini

United Airlines has wasted no time in utilizing its newest widebody additions: the Boeing 777-300ER and the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. For the Chicago-based carrier, the two aircraft are the largest in its fleet with some

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LATAM Decides Future of Its Boeing 777-300ER Fleet

January 24, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Brazilian-Chilean carrier LATAM’s Boeing 777-300ER fleet will be gradually retrofitted, beginning from the second half of 2018. According to LATAM Brazil’s CEO, Jerome Cardier, the decision marks the confidence the subsidiary has on the model

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United Airlines Unveils Advertising Campaign for Team USA and 2018 Winter Olympics

January 20, 2018 Thomas Pallini

On Wednesday, United employees, aviation enthusiasts, and members of the press all gathered at the Helen Mills Event Space and Theater on 26th Street in Midtown, Manhattan for the unveiling of United’s 2018 Winter Olympics

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The Life of an Aircraft Technician: An Interview with Hector Salinas

January 3, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

When most people think about careers in the aviation industry, it’s common to remember pilots and cabin crew. It’s not often that your average traveler takes a moment to think about all the other personnel

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Ethiopian Airlines Operates First All-Female Crew Flight in Africa

December 26, 2017 Joshua Drabble

In a historic feat, Ethiopian Airlines operated the first ever intra-Africa with an all-female crew. The flight, Ethiopian Airlines flight 901, departed from Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Ababa to Lagos, Nigeria. Female flight dispatchers, check-in staff,

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Emirates Announcement Provides Further Boost for London-Stansted Airport

December 21, 2017 John Flett

On Wednesday, Emirates Airline announced that they will begin flights between Dubai and Stansted airport, northeast of London, from June 2018. This will mark the third London airport and the seventh U.K. route operated by

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Ethiopian Airlines Announces Deal for Boeing 777 Freighter

November 14, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Ethiopian Airlines has announced a deal with Boeing for four Boeing 777 freighters, which at list price values the purchase at $1.3 billion. The deal was announced on Tuesday on the third day of the

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Emirates Unveils Brand New Boeing 777 Cabins at the Dubai Airshow

November 12, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Emirates unveiled completely revamped interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft on Sunday, including its first class private suites. The highly anticipated unveiling officially took place during the first day of the 2017 Dubai Airshow, but

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Etihad Cuts Route to Dallas, Blames American Airlines

November 4, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

After operating non-stop flights three times weekly between Dallas Fort-Worth and Abu Dhabi for just over three years, Etihad Airways announced its plans to suspend the flight, effective March 25, 2018. The flight, which has

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Boeing and Singapore Airlines Finalize $13.8 Billion Deal

October 24, 2017 Joshua Drabble

On Monday, Boeing finalized a previously announced deal with Singapore Airlines, valued at $13.8 billion. Boeing CEO Kevin McAllister and Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong, who announced the deal back in February, finalized the

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Dubai International Airport During Sunrise: A Drive Around the Airfield

September 20, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Dubai International (DXB) has always had a special place in my heart. Some of my first memories as a child have taken place while flying through Dubai. But back then, it was a completely different

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‘New Spirit of United’ Arrives to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Houston

August 29, 2017 Ryan Ewing

The tragic flooding in the Houston area during Hurricane Harvey is wreaking havoc on the local community. For one airline, sending support to its second largest hub extended much farther than travel waivers or meal

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American Completes Two-Class Retrofits for Entire Boeing 777-200 Fleet

July 25, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Gone are the days of three-class Boeing 777-200 aircraft at American Airlines. On Monday, the Fort Worth-based carrier said that there are no longer any 777-200s with a three-class configuration in operation. The carrier has

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Singapore Airlines Adds Premium Economy Product on San Francisco to Hong Kong Flight

July 24, 2017 Samuel Chen

On Friday, Singapore Airlines announced that it would be adding premium economy between San Francisco (SFO) and Hong Kong (HGK) on flights 1 and 2. This addition allows the carrier to offer premium economy to

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Air China Begins Fifth Freedom Route Between Houston and Panama City

British Airways Introduces New Cabin for Gatwick Based 777s

Aeromexico Adds New Detroit Route, Flies Final 777 Flight

Emirates Exercises Fifth Freedom Rights with New Bali to Auckland Flight

Iran Air Expects First Boeing Delivery and Outlines New Routes

Emirates Opens New Route Between Dubai and Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo

United Continues to Shatter Long-Haul Records with New Routes and Fleet Additions

LATAM Decides Future of Its Boeing 777-300ER Fleet

United Airlines Unveils Advertising Campaign for Team USA and 2018 Winter Olympics

The Life of an Aircraft Technician: An Interview with Hector Salinas

Ethiopian Airlines Operates First All-Female Crew Flight in Africa

Emirates Announcement Provides Further Boost for London-Stansted Airport

Ethiopian Airlines Announces Deal for Boeing 777 Freighter

Emirates Unveils Brand New Boeing 777 Cabins at the Dubai Airshow

Etihad Cuts Route to Dallas, Blames American Airlines

Boeing and Singapore Airlines Finalize $13.8 Billion Deal

Dubai International Airport During Sunrise: A Drive Around the Airfield

‘New Spirit of United’ Arrives to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Houston

American Completes Two-Class Retrofits for Entire Boeing 777-200 Fleet

Singapore Airlines Adds Premium Economy Product on San Francisco to Hong Kong Flight

The 31st IATA Ground Handling Conference Opens in Doha

Norwegian Air Argentina Returns Its First Aircraft Before Starting Operations

Virgin America’s Final Flight Takes Off into the Night Sky

Airbus Celebrates Another Milestone for Ultra-Long-Haul Air Travel

A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations