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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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First Look: Aerolineas Argentinas Opens New Hangar in Buenos Aires

May 14, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Aerolineas Argentinas announced the launch of the so-called “Hangar 5,” one of the most modern and largest in the region with a total surface area of 12,017 square meters and a system of bridge cranes

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Air Italy Looks to Disrupt Italian Market with First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery

May 12, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

At Boeing’s Everett facility on Friday, Air Italy took delivery of its first 737 MAX 8 aircraft, EI-GFY. The aircraft was unveiled and showed off to VIP dignitaries and guests and was met with plenty

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Lufthansa Group Announces New Aircraft Order

May 8, 2018 Jace Moseley

The Lufthansa Group announced that it would be placing an order for up to 16 additional aircraft, as approved by the Supervisory Board. Deliveries are planned until 2022 for the order that is valued at

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LATAM Perú Opens Nonstop Route to Machu Picchu

May 7, 2018 Pablo Diaz

One of the most visited tourist attractions in South America is the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu, built around 1440 BC. For international travelers, getting to Cusco, near where the ruins begin, requires first

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Wizz Air “Futureproof” Post-Brexit Operation, Obtains UK Operator’s Certificate

May 5, 2018 John Flett

Wizz Air has become the latest airline seeking to “futureproof” their business in a post-Brexit Britain by securing an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating License (OL) from the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

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Norwegian Air Signals That Other Airlines May Be Interested in Company

April 28, 2018 John Flett

Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) CEO Bjorn Kjos has divulged that the airline has been approached by other parties interested in buying a stake in the Norwegian-based carrier after it was reported on April 12 that

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Airbus Wants to Increase A320 Production Rate; Its Suppliers, Not So Much

April 27, 2018 Pablo Diaz

An Airbus spokesman confirmed on Wednesday that it intends to increase the monthly output of its the Airbus A320 series from the current 55 aircraft to 63 by 2019, which will significantly improve the capacity

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New Report Shows Record Low Number of Mishandled Baggage in 2017

April 21, 2018 John Flett

As previously reported, 2017 was a record year for the aviation industry with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimating the number of passengers traveling as 4.02 billion. But this week, it was announced by

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From Screen to Scheme: A Look at Movie, TV Show, and Airline Sponsorships

April 18, 2018 Ian McMurtry

While it is common for movies and TV shows to have sponsorships with various corporations, usually the extent of these partnerships can range from appearing in the media to commercials. However, some marketing deals between

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Fatality Reported Following Uncontained Engine Failure Incident on Southwest Flight

April 17, 2018 Ryan Ewing

On Tuesday afternoon, Southwest flight 1380 from New York-LaGuardia to Dallas Love Field suffered an uncontained engine failure at approximately 32,000 feet. The aircraft, registered as N772SW, was forced to divert to Philadelphia where it

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Group from Northwestern Looking to Make Inflight Wi-Fi Better Than Ever Before

April 17, 2018 Parker Davis

When the first commercial aircraft took to the skies in the early part of the 20th century, and for even decades after, flying was an escape from the world below. For two, five, even ten

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Delta Sets the Pace for a Strong Industry Outlook

April 13, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Delta Air Lines posted record revenues for the first quarter of 2018 and set an upbeat tone for the entire industry. The airline had an operating revenue of $9.76 billion and a net income of

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Lufthansa Group Introduces New Slimline Seat Design for A320s

April 13, 2018 Jace Moseley

The Lufthansa Group announced a new seat that will be featured across every Airbus A320 family aircraft in their combined fleets. This will mark the first time that Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines will all

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Icelandair Boeing 737 MAX 8 Launch Delayed Indefinitely

April 11, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The launch of Icelandair’s long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft has been delayed indefinitely following a series of delays by the airline this past week. The aircraft was supposed to make its debut performance for

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JetBlue Launches ‘GreenUp’ Initiative

April 10, 2018 Samuel Chen

In celebration of Earth Month, JetBlue announced its annual environmental campaign “GreenUp,” formerly “One Thing That’s Green.” Through the program, the airline is providing opportunities for customers, crew members and community to donate and engage

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United Changes Up Livery on First Boeing 737 MAX 9

April 7, 2018 Ryan Ewing

United’s first 737 MAX 9 made its initial appearance in full paint on Friday evening. The aircraft, which is due to start service on June 7, sported a different livery compared to its 737 counterparts.

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American Orders 47 New Dreamliner Aircraft, Defers MAX Orders

April 6, 2018 Jace Moseley

American Airlines and Boeing announced an order for 47 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Friday evening. This most recent order by American will more than double the fleet of Dreamliners that the Fort Worth-based airline

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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

First Look: Aerolineas Argentinas Opens New Hangar in Buenos Aires

Air Italy Looks to Disrupt Italian Market with First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery

Lufthansa Group Announces New Aircraft Order

LATAM Perú Opens Nonstop Route to Machu Picchu

Wizz Air “Futureproof” Post-Brexit Operation, Obtains UK Operator’s Certificate

Norwegian Air Signals That Other Airlines May Be Interested in Company

Airbus Wants to Increase A320 Production Rate; Its Suppliers, Not So Much

New Report Shows Record Low Number of Mishandled Baggage in 2017

From Screen to Scheme: A Look at Movie, TV Show, and Airline Sponsorships

Fatality Reported Following Uncontained Engine Failure Incident on Southwest Flight

Group from Northwestern Looking to Make Inflight Wi-Fi Better Than Ever Before

Delta Sets the Pace for a Strong Industry Outlook

Lufthansa Group Introduces New Slimline Seat Design for A320s

Icelandair Boeing 737 MAX 8 Launch Delayed Indefinitely

JetBlue Launches ‘GreenUp’ Initiative

United Changes Up Livery on First Boeing 737 MAX 9

American Orders 47 New Dreamliner Aircraft, Defers MAX Orders

WestJet’s Swoop Unveils U.S. Plans in DOT Application

Increase in Safety Prompts the EU to Lift Ban on Indonesia’s Airlines

Mile-High Madness at Denver International Airport

The Slow and Painful Decay of LATAM Argentina

TAP Air Portugal Promotes Stopover Program in Brooklyn with Co-Owner David Neeleman