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News

Study Shows Airlines Failing to Meet Emissions Targets

December 9, 2018 Parker Davis

According to a new study from the Atmosfair Airline Index, despite improvements in technology among many now-top-selling aircraft—including Boeing’s 737 MAX and 787 and Airbus’s A320neo —airlines will not be able to make “significant” changes

Trip Reports

Trip Report: A Disappointing Journey on One of KLM’s Most Iconic Boeing 747s

November 30, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As a typical AvGeek, I’ve always taken any opportunity possible to fly on the most unique and unusual aircraft flying the friendly skies. I’ve flown from Phoenix to New York via San Francisco and Chicago

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Photo Tour: Onboard a Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

November 2, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Kenya Airways’ recently launched a historic nonstop flight from Nairobi to New York, connecting Kenya and the East African region to New York with a nonstop flight for the first time. The aircraft used by

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Photo Tour: Onboard Iberia’s New Airbus A350-900XWB

October 20, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Spanish flag carrier Iberia recently began a fleet renewal that includes the Airbus A350-900XWB as its centerpiece. The Madrid-based airline first took delivery of the ultra-modern aircraft in June before deploying it on short-haul routes

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Second European Airline Ceases Operations This Month

October 17, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Earlier this week, AirlineGeeks reported that Larnaca-based Cobalt was experiencing financial trouble. The airline’s website has just been updated to inform passengers that all future flights have been suspended indefinitely. The airline’s main stockholder is

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American Expands its Route Offering to Latin America

October 3, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In an effort aimed to increase Dallas-Fort Worth’s offering from 800 to 900 daily flights, American Airlines has announced the addition of 11 new routes departing from the carrier’s largest hub. “We want the best for

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50 Years Later: The Queen of the Skies’ Reign is Not Over

September 30, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Sept. 30 1968, a new era began and is still around, as a nostalgic landmark of what the commercial aviation industry has been, and will never be again. On a day like today 50

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Qantas Retires Another 747 to California Desert

September 26, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As part of its plan to retire its aging Boeing 747-400 fleet in the next few years, Qantas Airways has sent another one of its 747s to the Mojave Desert for a permanent rest. VH-OJT,

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First Look: Delta Shows Off First Airbus A220

September 14, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Delta is pulling the sheet off of its newest jet. The Airbus A220, formerly known as the Bombardier C Series, is making its initial U.S. debut with the Atlanta-based carrier. The airline introduced its first

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8 Hours in a 737: New Report Details Narrowbody Long-Haul Statistics

August 15, 2018 Thomas Pallini

One of the main differences between domestic and long-haul international travel is the type of aircraft used. Flying around the United States, you’ll find yourself on a variety of aircraft that will most likely include

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Stolen in Seattle: Airport Employee Steals Q400

August 11, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The skies above Seattle, Wash. were the focus of the world last night as a stolen plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was taken for a joyride around the Puget Sound area. Following a statement from

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The Quest for One Last Flight: An Ode to the MD-80

August 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Once a mainstay at the country’s major airports, the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 is one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world. Flying for the likes of Trans World Airlines, Delta Air Lines and, most

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HiFly’s Strategy Creates a New Game for Second-Hand A380s

July 23, 2018 Pablo Diaz

While Boeing and Embraer have clearly stolen the show regarding orders, Airbus was determined to close Farnborough with a bang. After frantic negotiations, the European consortium was able to close an order from VietJet for

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Embraer Wins Major Orders at Farnborough

July 18, 2018 Jace Moseley

Embraer has proven to be one of the big winners at this years Farnborough International Airshow, bringing home a slew of orders for its aircraft, both old and new. While many expected the E190-E2 to

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Welcome A220: Former CSeries Completes Rebranding as Airbus Aircraft

July 10, 2018 Pablo Diaz

This morning, following a short flight from East Midlands, a brand new Airbus aircraft was shown off for the first time. The aircraft is the first A220-300, formerly known as the Bombardier CS300, with registration

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Boeing is Buying a Lot More than Embraer E2 Jets

July 6, 2018 Pablo Diaz

A few days after Airbus formally took possession of Bombardier’s CSeries product line, aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Embraer announced that they have finally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that formalizes the partnership between the

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Piedmont Retires Final Bombardier Dash 8 with Sunset Sendoff

July 5, 2018 Jace Moseley

Piedmont Airlines officially retired the Bombardier Dash 8. The final service will mark the end of a 33-year tenure of the type for the airline. This final flight will operate to Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport

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SA Express Grounded by South African Civil Aviation a Day After SAA Merger Announcement

May 26, 2018 John Flett

The South African commercial aviation sector took another hit this week with the announcement Friday that all South African (SA) Express flights were to be grounded immediately due to maintenance concerns. Following the announcement, news

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Sun Country Airlines Announces New Changes Following Low-Cost Restructuring

May 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Sun Country Airlines’ President and CEO Jude Bricker announced in an email on Wednesday the airline’s newest cabin changes following the restructuring of the airline with a low-cost business model. The shift from Sun Country’s

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Flybondi Receives Fourth Aircraft and Gets Key Approval

May 16, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On May 12, Argentina’s new low-cost-carrier Flybondi received its fourth Boeing 737-800, after a long ferry flight which started in France. The aircraft, formerly operated by Turkish Airlines, spent about a month in Montpellier for

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aircraft

Study Shows Airlines Failing to Meet Emissions Targets

Trip Report: A Disappointing Journey on One of KLM’s Most Iconic Boeing 747s

Photo Tour: Onboard a Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Photo Tour: Onboard Iberia’s New Airbus A350-900XWB

Second European Airline Ceases Operations This Month

American Expands its Route Offering to Latin America

50 Years Later: The Queen of the Skies’ Reign is Not Over

Qantas Retires Another 747 to California Desert

First Look: Delta Shows Off First Airbus A220

8 Hours in a 737: New Report Details Narrowbody Long-Haul Statistics

Stolen in Seattle: Airport Employee Steals Q400

The Quest for One Last Flight: An Ode to the MD-80

HiFly’s Strategy Creates a New Game for Second-Hand A380s

Embraer Wins Major Orders at Farnborough

Welcome A220: Former CSeries Completes Rebranding as Airbus Aircraft

Boeing is Buying a Lot More than Embraer E2 Jets

Piedmont Retires Final Bombardier Dash 8 with Sunset Sendoff

SA Express Grounded by South African Civil Aviation a Day After SAA Merger Announcement

Sun Country Airlines Announces New Changes Following Low-Cost Restructuring

Flybondi Receives Fourth Aircraft and Gets Key Approval

Spirit Adds Indianapolis Flights to Route Network

MIT Researchers Create Engine with No Moving Parts

Gatwick Airport Growing in Favor Among Long-Haul Airlines as China Eastern Launches Shanghai Service

Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion Approved by Council

OTG is Giving Passengers a Spicy Gift at Toronto-Pearson This Month