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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

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

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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Photo Tour: Inside All Nippon Airways’ New Airbus A380

April 24, 2019 Thomas Pallini

All Nippon Airways has unveiled the long-anticipated cabin interior of its new Airbus A380 aircraft, affectionately known as FLYING HONU, as it prepares to begin service on the popular Tokyo-Honolulu route in May. Having recently

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Norway to Get its First Nonstop Link to China

April 21, 2019 Albert Kuan

Norway will soon have its own non-stop link to China once Hainan Airlines begins service between Oslo and Beijing. Hainan Airlines will be launching the service on May 15, making this the very first nonstop

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JetBlue Announces New international Route with A321neo

April 16, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

JetBlue will begin connecting its home, New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, and Guayaquil, Ecuador with flights commencing on December 5, 2019. According to a report by FlightGlobal, the route will be operated by the

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Flying from Phoenix to Orlando and Back on American’s Inaugural A321neo Flight

April 7, 2019 Ryan Ewing

American debuted its newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo, into passenger service on Tuesday. The latest-generation narrowbody aircraft offers exceptional range, larger overhead bin space and, overall, a better passenger experience over previous-generation A320 family models.

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TAP Receives Its First Airbus A321LR

April 7, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

TAP Air Portugal received its first A321LR this week from Airbus’ factory in Hamburg, becoming the second carrier in the world to operate the type. The extended range version of the A321neo will enable TAP

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XL Airways France Talks Next Chapter and Growth Plan

April 4, 2019 Thomas Pallini

In its 24-year lifetime, the airline currently known as XL Airways France has had quite the history. Initially launching in 1995 as Star Europe, the carrier provided short-haul services with a small fleet of Boeing

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Airbus Introduces New Cabin Definition Center for A320 and A330 Aircraft

April 4, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Have you ever wondered how airlines decide what their aircraft will look like on the inside? Well, the process will be made easier as Airbus is opening a new Airspace Customer Definition Center in Hamburg,

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American Debuts A321neo into Passenger Service on Phoenix to Orlando Route

April 2, 2019 Ryan Ewing

Just over two months after taking delivery of its newest jet, American debuted its Airbus A321neo into passenger service on Tuesday. The inaugural flight for the next-generation aircraft operated between Phoenix and Orlando as flight

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Delta Expects First A330-900neo Delivery in May

March 30, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Airbus has announced it expects to deliver the first A330-900neo aircraft to Delta Air Lines, its North American launch customer for the aircraft, by May according to conversations between Crawford Hamilton, Airbus A330 Head of

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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

Photo Tour: Inside All Nippon Airways’ New Airbus A380

Norway to Get its First Nonstop Link to China

JetBlue Announces New international Route with A321neo

Trip Report: Flying from Phoenix to Orlando and Back on American’s Inaugural A321neo Flight

TAP Receives Its First Airbus A321LR

XL Airways France Talks Next Chapter and Growth Plan

Airbus Introduces New Cabin Definition Center for A320 and A330 Aircraft

American Debuts A321neo into Passenger Service on Phoenix to Orlando Route

Delta Expects First A330-900neo Delivery in May

AirBaltic Celebrates Baltic Way Anniversary with Special Airbus A220 Lineup

United Suspends Two International Routes

British Airways Pilots to Strike on Sep. 9, 10 and 27

Struggling Malaysia Airlines Receives New Capital Injection

United Adds New European, Indian and Caribbean Routes