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Two Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Connect With New Codeshare Agreement

January 16, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Codeshare agreements, which allow airlines to sell tickets on partner airlines, are commonplace among the world’s airlines as they allow better connectivity and more options for passengers. Ultra-low-cost-carriers (ULCC), however, have resisted these agreements with

Planes

Airbus Wins 2017 with Record Orders, But May Cease A380 Program

January 16, 2018 John Flett

On Monday, Airbus announced that its commercial aircraft division had delivered a record 718 aircraft in 2017, achieving a total of 1109 net orders from 44 carriers. The number of deliveries was a four percent

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Hope for the A380? French Government Pitch Super-Jumbo Jet to Chinese Officials During State Visit

January 14, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

French president Emmanuel Macron visited China this week. Part of his agenda is an attempt to attract Chinese interest for the Airbus A380 aircraft. He was joined by Airbus’ CEO Fabrice Brégier in what may

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Austria a Key Focus for European Aviation Growth

January 11, 2018 John Flett

Austria continues to be a focus for the European aviation market with Hungarian-based carrier Wizz Air announcing further expansion plans this week with news that they will operate a base at Vienna Airport (VIE) from

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Aerolineas Argentinas Adds 737 MAX 8 to its Regional Operation

January 10, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Starting on May 1, Argentina’s flag carrier will replace the Airbus A330-200 with the new Boeing 737 MAX 8 on its flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Although it needs to be officially confirmed by

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First Airbus A321neo with Alaska Tail Makes Appearance in Hamburg

January 8, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

The Virgin America brand is gradually fading away. Since the announcement that Alaska would acquire Virgin America in a deal valued at $2.6 billion, the airline has been working to merge both brands, including future plans

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Turkish Airlines Signs Agreement For 25 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft

January 7, 2018 Joshua Drabble

Turkish Airlines has signed a provisional agreement with Airbus for 25 A350-900 aircraft. The Turkish flag carrier signed the agreement on Friday during a visit by Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan to Paris. The provisional agreement,

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Airbus: The Company to Watch in 2018

January 5, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus’ future is not as bright as their recent success may suggest. The upcoming years are clouded with uncertainty given the changes in leadership and numerous alleged corruption scandals. While things may

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British Airways Applies for Additional Wet Lease Aircraft from Qatar Airways

January 2, 2018 Andy Nelson

British Airways has submitted yet another application to wet lease six Qatar Airways Airbus A320s. The application is for aircraft to be used from February to April, with British Airways citing “exceptional needs to enable

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American Airlines Completes Its Repainting Project

December 30, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

39 percent of American Airlines’ fleet was repainted into the carrier’s new livery by February 2015 and the carrier was planning to have 96 percent of the fleet done by December 2017 and the entire

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Niki

December 28, 2017 Daniel Morley

Austrian low-cost airline Niki is one of the most recent casualties of the aviation industry, shutting down operations less than a month ago. Unfortunately, the airline was caught up in the collapse of German carrier

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The Brazilian View on Boeing: Embraer Talks

December 27, 2017 Pablo Diaz

There is a close relationship between Boeing and Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, globally known as Embraer. However, recently disclosed talks show that the two companies are looking to extend and deepen that bond in some

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Strong Growth in Indian Domestic Market Fuels Airline Fleet Expansions

December 26, 2017 Andy Nelson

The burgeoning Indian aviation industry is forecast to grow significantly over the next ten years, with Indian airlines expected to add over 900 aircraft to their fleets, according to Indian media outlet Firstpost. The growth

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Going Out With a Stunt: The Outcome of Air Berlin’s Sharp Left Turn

December 20, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

As a way to commemorate Air Berlin’s final transatlantic flight, the pilots of flight 7001 from Miami to Dusseldorf on Oct. 16 made a sharp left turn over the airport following a low flyover of

Routes

Delta Adds First Airbus A350XWB Route from Los Angeles

December 18, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

As Delta Air Lines phases out its remaining 747s which it inherited after merging with Northwest Airlines in 2010, the airline has been hard at work welcoming its newest flagship: the Airbus A350-900, into its

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Reports: Delta Expected to Place Order for Airbus A321neo Jets, Shuns Boeing over Trade Dispute

December 13, 2017 Thomas Pallini

According to CNN Money, Delta Air Lines is planning to place a $12.7 billion order for additional Airbus aircraft. The Atlanta-based airline has been acquiring Airbus aircraft over Boeing jets in its last few orders.

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Comparing the Airbus A321s of America’s Ultra Low-Cost Carriers

December 3, 2017 Guest Author

Towards the middle of October, my family and I started to flesh out our plans for Thanksgiving. With my sister and I attending college in Boca Raton, Florida, and the rest of our family living

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Spirit Airlines Announces Another Round of Expansion

December 2, 2017 Daniel Morley

Miramar, Florida-based Spirit Airlines has announced another round of expansion of 11 new routes, including both seasonal and year round service. Travelers in Tampa, Las Vegas, and Baltimore were some of the big winners with

Routes

LEVEL Lands a New Hub In Paris

November 30, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

From July 2018, the International Airlines Group (IAG) will launch new flights from Paris to Montreal, Newark, Guadeloupe, and Martinique under thr brand LEVEL, the company’s low-cost long-haul brand. LEVEL was founded in early 2017

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Leasing Company Amedeo Plans to Create Its Own All-A380 Airline

November 26, 2017 Adrian Vannahme

Leasing company Amedeo is planning to set up its own airline after the company has been unable to find new lessors for its 18 Airbus A 380 aircraft. According to a press release issued this

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Airbus

Two Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Connect With New Codeshare Agreement

Airbus Wins 2017 with Record Orders, But May Cease A380 Program

Hope for the A380? French Government Pitch Super-Jumbo Jet to Chinese Officials During State Visit

Austria a Key Focus for European Aviation Growth

Aerolineas Argentinas Adds 737 MAX 8 to its Regional Operation

First Airbus A321neo with Alaska Tail Makes Appearance in Hamburg

Turkish Airlines Signs Agreement For 25 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft

Airbus: The Company to Watch in 2018

British Airways Applies for Additional Wet Lease Aircraft from Qatar Airways

American Airlines Completes Its Repainting Project

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Niki

The Brazilian View on Boeing: Embraer Talks

Strong Growth in Indian Domestic Market Fuels Airline Fleet Expansions

Going Out With a Stunt: The Outcome of Air Berlin’s Sharp Left Turn

Delta Adds First Airbus A350XWB Route from Los Angeles

Reports: Delta Expected to Place Order for Airbus A321neo Jets, Shuns Boeing over Trade Dispute

Trip Report: Comparing the Airbus A321s of America’s Ultra Low-Cost Carriers

Spirit Airlines Announces Another Round of Expansion

LEVEL Lands a New Hub In Paris

Leasing Company Amedeo Plans to Create Its Own All-A380 Airline

The New Law that Could Change How Travelers Book Flights

Trent Effect: LATAM Plans Los Angeles Flights on Leased 747

New Report Shows Record Low Number of Mishandled Baggage in 2017

Austrian Airlines Updates Livery as Part of Rebranding

JetBlue Expands Mint Service from New York