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Asiana LAX-Bound A380 Catches on Fire in Seoul

October 19, 2019 Albert Kuan

The engine of an Asiana Airlines Airbus A380 caught on fire during refueling at Incheon International Airport in Seoul on Friday afternoon. The plane, HL7652, was about to carry out flight OZ 202 to Los

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Swiss to Ground A220 Fleet for Engine Inspections

October 15, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Swiss has confirmed that it will inspect the Airbus A220 due to engine problems. This passage to the workshop will result in the cancellations of flights, said the carrier on Tuesday without providing further details.

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Air India Expands Route Map Amid Difficulties

October 15, 2019 Will Lee

As the privatization of Air India is underway, the airline convened a meeting with airline staff on Monday to discuss the matter. Meanwhile, the airline suffered a setback before the meeting as an oil company

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Brussels Airlines Shows off New Airbus A330 Cabin as It Continues Goal of Becoming Boutique Carrier

October 14, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Brussels Airlines is moving forward on its plans to be the boutique carrier of Europe through a complete revamp of its offerings. The airline doesn’t typically get much attention as one of the smaller members

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Turkish Airlines: An Airline to Watch at the Crossroads of the World

October 10, 2019 Peter Biondi

Behind a great airline, there is usually a great airport, but great airports also need a great airline. It is not by coincidence that Turkey built an impressive new airport as the country clearly has

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Ethiopian Airlines Close to Airbus A220 Order, May Replace 737 MAX

October 9, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Africa’s largest and most profitable carrier is hoping to finalize its first Airbus A220 order soon. Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly close to a deal for up to 20 Airbus A220 aircraft which could bring more

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Dulles Airport Debunks Rumors of a WOW air Reboot in Mid-October

October 6, 2019 Thomas Pallini

It was reported last Thursday that the reincarnation of WOW air by USAerospace Associates, led by Michelle Ballarin, will launch its first flights sometime in mid-October, with the first route being Reykjavik to Washington. Despite

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SAS Planning for Summer A350 Routes, Replacing A330/A340

October 3, 2019 Ian McMurtry

As more and more airlines release their schedules for the year to come, a clearer picture of what new services and changes are expected to be seen over the coming year and SAS Scandinavian Airlines

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Airbus Confirms Belief There Is No Market For New Mid-Market Aircraft

September 24, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

The two biggest aircraft manufacturers in the world, Boeing Inc. and Airbus Industries, are continuing their battle on the potential viability for a new New Mid-Market Aircraft or New Midsize Aircraft (NMA). The NMA is

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UPS Announces Successful Test Flight of A300 with Flight Deck Upgrades

September 23, 2019 Jordan Green

UPS Airlines has announced that Airbus recently conducted a successful test flight of its first A300 with a robust set of flight deck upgrades. The shipping giant currently operates 52 Airbus A300-600 freighters and plans to

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Airbus and Boeing Behind U.S./EU Tariff Threats

September 22, 2019 Hemal Gosai

In 2006 U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing filed a case with the World Trade Organization alleging that the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, jointly owned by Germany, Spain, France, and partially the UK, had received billions in

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Virgin Goes Big With Airbus A350-1000 Launch, Talks Expansion at Heathrow

September 20, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Virgin Atlantic Airways entered a new era earlier this month when it launched service on its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000 XWB. Only the fifth carrier worldwide to operate the type, the addition of the

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France Prepares to Lose Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Ceases Ticket Sales

September 19, 2019 Pablo Diaz

French low-cost carrier XL Airways has announced that it has ceased selling tickets as of Sept. 19, due to “financial difficulties.” The company also announced the cancellation of several flights, leaving its future in doubt

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SAS Scandinavian Airlines Debuts New Livery on Airbus A350 Aircraft

September 19, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Scandinavian Airlines unveiled a new livery today for the first time in 21 years, with the design reflecting the carrier’s evolution into next-generation aircraft as it prepares to receive its first A350 XWB in the

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Spirit Airlines Unveils Newly-Redesigned Cabin Seats to be Installed on New A320s

September 15, 2019 Albert Kuan

Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will be installing new, ergonomically-designed cabin seats starting from Nov. 2019 on its new Airbus A320 jets. According to Spirit, the design of the latest cabin seats focus on guest comfort

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Fiji Airways’ First A350 One Step Closer to Delivery

September 14, 2019 Connor Sadler

Fiji Airways’ first Airbus A350-900 moved a step closer to delivery this week after rolling out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, France. The aircraft now awaits installation of engines and ground and flight

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StarLux Airlines Prepares to Launch Operations in January

September 13, 2019 Will Lee

Taiwan’s newest carrier, StarLux Airlines, is aiming to commence service on Jan. 23, 2020, looking to confirmation from Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA). The airline proposed the cities of Macau, Penang, and De Nang to

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JetBlue Announces Service to Guyana From New York

September 11, 2019 Akhil Dewan

New York-based JetBlue has announced that it will be expanding its Latin America and Caribbean profile by commencing daily service to Guyana next year. The non-stop service from New York-JFK to Georgetown, Guyana’s capital, will

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Virgin Atlantic Debuts Airbus A350-1000 on London Heathrow to New York Flight

September 10, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Virgin Atlantic inaugurated its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000XWB, on Tuesday, officially becoming the second British operator of the aircraft in revenue service. Flying between London and New York on the airline’s flagship route, the

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JetBlue Commences Airbus A321neo Flights

September 10, 2019 Daniel Morley

JetBlue has begun commercial flights with their brand new Airbus A321neo aircraft, as reported by Flightradar24. The aircraft’s first flight departed New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday morning, arriving in Orlando after

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Asiana LAX-Bound A380 Catches on Fire in Seoul

Swiss to Ground A220 Fleet for Engine Inspections

Air India Expands Route Map Amid Difficulties

Brussels Airlines Shows off New Airbus A330 Cabin as It Continues Goal of Becoming Boutique Carrier

Turkish Airlines: An Airline to Watch at the Crossroads of the World

Ethiopian Airlines Close to Airbus A220 Order, May Replace 737 MAX

Dulles Airport Debunks Rumors of a WOW air Reboot in Mid-October

SAS Planning for Summer A350 Routes, Replacing A330/A340

Airbus Confirms Belief There Is No Market For New Mid-Market Aircraft

UPS Announces Successful Test Flight of A300 with Flight Deck Upgrades

Airbus and Boeing Behind U.S./EU Tariff Threats

Virgin Goes Big With Airbus A350-1000 Launch, Talks Expansion at Heathrow

France Prepares to Lose Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Ceases Ticket Sales

SAS Scandinavian Airlines Debuts New Livery on Airbus A350 Aircraft

Spirit Airlines Unveils Newly-Redesigned Cabin Seats to be Installed on New A320s

Fiji Airways’ First A350 One Step Closer to Delivery

StarLux Airlines Prepares to Launch Operations in January

JetBlue Announces Service to Guyana From New York

Virgin Atlantic Debuts Airbus A350-1000 on London Heathrow to New York Flight

JetBlue Commences Airbus A321neo Flights

Photo Tour: Exploring Embraer’s New E195-E2 Profit Hunter

Southwest Florida Airport Sees Record-Breaking Passenger Numbers For September 2019

Asiana Airlines Temporarily Suspends Seoul to San Francisco Flights

Hundreds of Flights Cancelled at Santiago Airport as Unrest Continues

A Win and Fail in Airline Frequent Flyer Programs