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Hainan Airlines Announces New Flights to Mexico

February 3, 2018 Jace Moseley

China’s Hainan Airlines has announced flights from Beijing to Mexico City, with a technical stop in Tijuana, beginning on March 21, 2018. The flight will operate three times weekly and be serviced by the Boeing

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Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Receives FAA Certification

January 22, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Boeing announced on Monday that the 787-10 Dreamliner received an amended type certificate (ATC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), clearing the airplane for commercial service. The awarding of the ATC caps a successful

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Norwegian Sets New Time Record in New York to London Route by a Subsonic Aircraft

January 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Low-cost airline Norwegian has set a new record time for the fastest ever transatlantic flight by a subsonic passenger aircraft this week for the route between New York and London, using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Norwegian

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Norwegian Air Argentina Receives First Aircraft

January 17, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Monday, Norwegian Air Argentina’s (NAA) first aircraft arrived at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport. The plane, a 10-month-old Boeing 737-800, was received by the traditional water salute and tango music. The delivery flight began

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Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Norwegian Long Haul

January 15, 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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Qantas Promotes Western Australia with Third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Name

January 14, 2018 Samuel Chen

Qantas has named its third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner after one of Australia’s “cutest native animals,” the quokka. The quokkas are described as the happiest animals on the earth and are unique to Australia. In a

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Kenya Airways Celebrates First Steps of Nairobi to New York Flight

January 12, 2018 Parker Davis

On Thursday, Kenya Airways began selling tickets for its new flight from its main hub in Nairobi to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. The route, which is set to commence on Oct. 28, would

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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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‘Great Southern Land’ Makes a Hollywood-Style Entrance at LAX

December 17, 2017 Albert Kuan

Qantas Airways showed off its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner named “Great Southern Land” to an energized crowd at its Los Angeles hangar on Friday. The event took place before the aircraft’s maiden commercial flight from

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Qantas Announces New Service to San Francisco from Melbourne

December 15, 2017 Matthew Garcia

Qantas Airways has been busy with their new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. First, the airline announced the name for their new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Then, Qantas announced that they will be adding an additional flight from

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Air New Zealand Becomes Latest Airline to Ground Multiple Boeing 787s

December 10, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

In just the past week, Air New Zealand has faced two separate incidents with its Boeing 787-9 aircraft resulting in aircraft being grounded. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, flight NZ99 departed Auckland for Tokyo Narita and

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Air Canada Uses Virtual Reality to Demonstrate Dreamliner Experience

November 13, 2017 Samuel Chen

Air Canada has become the first Canadian airline to use virtual reality to simulate a passenger’s experience flying on board the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner. With the technology, users are able to explore all aspects

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Azerbaijan Airlines Orders Five More Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners

November 12, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Azerbaijan Airlines has announced the purchase of an additional five Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Announcing the purchase at the 2017 Dubai Airshow, the Baku-based carrier has placed an order for five Boeing 787-8 aircraft alongside two

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Boeing Secures $15 Billion Order from Emirates for 787-10 Dreamliners

November 12, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Boeing announced on Sunday that it secured an order worth $15 billion from Gulf carrier Emirates. The deal, consisting of 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, was the first big sales news to be announced at

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A World Anew: Investors Plan to Launch an Ultra Low-Cost World Airways

November 10, 2017 Ian McMurtry

Formerly defunct World Airways is potentially being given a second chance at life, for now. On Wednesday, 777 Partners announced that they had acquired the intellectual property for World Airways and planned to restart the

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British Airways Announces Details of £4.5 Billion Investment Program

November 7, 2017 Andy Nelson

In what has been a busy few days for the United Kingdom’s national carrier, British Airways’ CEO, Alex Cruz, has unveiled a number of plans which hint at an aggressive modernization program, aimed at creating

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United Airlines Launches Longest U.S. Carrier Nonstop Flight

October 31, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Chicago-based United Airlines has just launched the longest flight from the U.S. with an 8,700-mile route between Los Angeles and Singapore. The route is now the longest regularly scheduled service ever flown by a carrier

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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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Boeing, MHI Announce Agreement to Reduce Costs for Dreamliner Production

October 23, 2017 Ashley Magoon

On Monday, Boeing and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, or MHI, announced an agreement aimed at reducing the cost of production and joint studies regarding advanced aero structure technologies, according to Boeing. “This agreement advances the strong

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Qantas Celebrates Delivery of First 787

October 17, 2017 Ashley Magoon

On October 16, Qantas celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft at the Boeing factory in Seattle with a special ceremony. “Taking delivery of a new type of aircraft is always an

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Hainan Airlines Announces New Flights to Mexico

Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Receives FAA Certification

Norwegian Sets New Time Record in New York to London Route by a Subsonic Aircraft

Norwegian Air Argentina Receives First Aircraft

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Norwegian Long Haul

Qantas Promotes Western Australia with Third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Name

Kenya Airways Celebrates First Steps of Nairobi to New York Flight

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

‘Great Southern Land’ Makes a Hollywood-Style Entrance at LAX

Qantas Announces New Service to San Francisco from Melbourne

Air New Zealand Becomes Latest Airline to Ground Multiple Boeing 787s

Air Canada Uses Virtual Reality to Demonstrate Dreamliner Experience

Azerbaijan Airlines Orders Five More Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners

Boeing Secures $15 Billion Order from Emirates for 787-10 Dreamliners

A World Anew: Investors Plan to Launch an Ultra Low-Cost World Airways

British Airways Announces Details of £4.5 Billion Investment Program

United Airlines Launches Longest U.S. Carrier Nonstop Flight

Boeing and Singapore Airlines Finalize $13.8 Billion Deal

Boeing, MHI Announce Agreement to Reduce Costs for Dreamliner Production

Qantas Celebrates Delivery of First 787

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

LEVEL Expands Low-Cost Transatlantic Flights to New York and Santiago