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Airbus Officially Launches A321XLR at Paris Air Show

June 17, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Airbus officially launched the much-awaited extra long-range version of its popular A321 aircraft on the first day of the 2019 Paris Air Show. The new extended range single-aisle aircraft is set to be a game

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Two Notable Things to Look for at the 2019 Paris Air Show

June 16, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Starting this Monday, the aviation industry will meet for the largest aerospace industry exhibition trade fair in the world, the Paris Air Show. Held at Paris’ Le Bourget Airport, the event spans seven days including

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TAP Air Portugal Expands to San Francisco with New A330neo

June 14, 2019 Albert Kuan

TAP Air Portugal flew its inaugural flight from its hub in Lisbon to San Francisco Monday with the brand new Airbus A330-900neo jet. The new service to San Francisco (SFO) marks the flag carrier’s second

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Japan Airlines Receives First Airbus Aircraft

June 13, 2019 Ryan Ewing

Japan Airlines (JAL) received its first A350-900XWB on Thursday from Airbus’ manufacturing facilities in Toulouse. The newly-delivered aircraft, registered as JA01XJ, marks two sizable milestones. Its JAL’s first off-the-line Airbus aircraft – the airline has

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First Painted British Airways A350-1000 Unveiled

June 8, 2019 Connor Sadler

In anticipation of its delivery, the first British Airways Airbus A350-1000 XWB has rolled out of Airbus’ paint shop. The aircraft is the first of 18 aircraft British Airways has on order as part of

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JFK Airport Loses Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Departs for Newark

June 4, 2019 Thomas Pallini

XL Airways France on Sunday night flew its last flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport as it shifted operations to neighboring New Jersey. Transitioning to Newark Liberty International Airport, the French carrier

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Philadelphia Airport Welcomes Two Unusual Visitors as Severe Weather Strikes the Northeast

May 31, 2019 Jordan Green

The past week has seen the Northeast encounter a swath of severe weather that has plagued aviation in the region. With high winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms battering the region, delays, ground stops and diversions

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Unite and Conquer: Celebrating 50 Years of Airbus

May 29, 2019 Pablo Diaz

When WWII was coming to an end, the aeronautical industry had one certainty: It would be easier for the U.S. to convert its production capability into civilian products. Long range bombers were quickly transformed into

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Lufthansa Retires Its Oldest Airbus A320

May 28, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Lufthansa announced on Tuesday that it is retiring its oldest A320 aircraft. The airplane, an Airbus A320-211 with registration D-AIPA, operated for the German carrier for almost 30 years and departed Frankfurt on Tuesday to

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Brazilian Government Suspends Avianca Brasil

May 26, 2019 Daniel Morley

The government of Brazil has suspended operations of the troubled Avianca Brasil. The decision came into effect on Friday, with the airline acknowledging the government’s decision. The reason for the suspension was given as unspecified

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Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways Increases Flights to Taiwan

May 19, 2019 Albert Kuan

Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways is adding another flight between Vietnam and Taiwan in time for the busy summer travel season. The Vietnamese carrier that started operating in January of this year will launch non-stop flights between

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Azul Takes Delivery of First A330neo

May 14, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Brazilian carrier Azul received its first A330-900 out of 15 on order, according to FlightGlobal, becoming the first carrier in the Americas to operate the type. The revamped A330 version plays a key role in

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China Airlines Selects New Aircraft to Upgrade Regional Narrowbody Fleet

May 12, 2019 Albert Kuan

China Airlines has chosen the Airbus A321neo for its future regional narrowbody operations. The Taiwanese carrier will lease 14 A321neo aircraft that are scheduled to enter service in 2021. Furthermore, the airline will have the

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Icelandair Reportedly Considering All-Airbus Fleet

May 8, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Icelandair has announced that it will be increasing its fleet size from 33 to 50 aircraft by 2025. The move will replace the carrier’s aging Boeing 757 fleet with the newer Boeing 737 MAX 8

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Lufthansa Begins Flights to Third Texas Destination

May 6, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

While Lufthansa’s new livery dropped the airline’s iconic yellow, Austin Bergstrom International Airport’s west check-in wing was decked out with its recognizable yellow branding and signage as the airline prepared for the inaugural flight between

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The Looming Chinese Threat to Airbus and Boeing

May 5, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Earlier this week Canadian company Bombardier made an announcement that it was selling off subdivisions in Belfast, Ireland and Morocco. A plan to further consolidate Bombardier aerospace activities into Bombardier Aviation. While an asset sale

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Alitalia Launches Rome-Washington Flight as Financial Struggles Linger

May 3, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

In the midst of its struggles to ensure its survival, Alitalia launched a new transatlantic route on Thursday connecting its hub at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci – Fiumicino Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. The

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Fiji Airways Expands Widebody Fleet with Airbus A350 Order

May 3, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Fiji Airways announced that it will acquire two brand new Airbus A350-900 XWBs during a joint press conference held in Nadi with the carrier’s largest shareholder, the Fijian government. Upon delivery of the type, Fiji’s

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Inside Airbus’ Production Facility at Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport

May 2, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Truly a European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has facilities in multiple countries across the European continent in addition to its main facility in Toulouse, France. One of those facilities is at Finkenwerder Airport, a private airfield

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China Airlines Inaugurates New Special Livery Commemorating 60 Years

April 26, 2019 Will Lee

Taiwan-based China Airlines is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, with the airline unveiling a series of special liveries for the occasion. An A350-900 was painted the number “60” in the shape of “GO” and

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Airbus

Airbus Officially Launches A321XLR at Paris Air Show

Two Notable Things to Look for at the 2019 Paris Air Show

TAP Air Portugal Expands to San Francisco with New A330neo

Japan Airlines Receives First Airbus Aircraft

First Painted British Airways A350-1000 Unveiled

JFK Airport Loses Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Departs for Newark

Philadelphia Airport Welcomes Two Unusual Visitors as Severe Weather Strikes the Northeast

Unite and Conquer: Celebrating 50 Years of Airbus

Lufthansa Retires Its Oldest Airbus A320

Brazilian Government Suspends Avianca Brasil

Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways Increases Flights to Taiwan

Azul Takes Delivery of First A330neo

China Airlines Selects New Aircraft to Upgrade Regional Narrowbody Fleet

Icelandair Reportedly Considering All-Airbus Fleet

Lufthansa Begins Flights to Third Texas Destination

The Looming Chinese Threat to Airbus and Boeing

Alitalia Launches Rome-Washington Flight as Financial Struggles Linger

Fiji Airways Expands Widebody Fleet with Airbus A350 Order

Inside Airbus’ Production Facility at Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport

China Airlines Inaugurates New Special Livery Commemorating 60 Years

Qantas Plans Chicago Flight with 787 Dreamliner

Alitalia Receives “Non-binding Expression of Interest” from Football Club Owner

Airbus Officially Launches A321XLR at Paris Air Show

St. Louis Airport Gives Aviation Enthusiasts a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Airport Operations

Two Notable Things to Look for at the 2019 Paris Air Show