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Airlines

Qantas Celebrates Delivery of First 787

October 17, 2017 Ashley Magoon

On October 16, Qantas celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft at the Boeing factory in Seattle with a special ceremony. “Taking delivery of a new type of aircraft is always an

Planes

Airbus and Bombardier Look to Double C Series Success with New Partnership

October 16, 2017 Thomas Pallini

On Monday, two aircraft manufacturing giants, Airbus SE and Bombardier Inc., announced their partnership to manufacture and sell Bombardier’s newest line of aircraft, the C Series. This is the first partnership on a new aircraft

Photos

First Boeing 787-10 Destined for a Customer Rolls Out of Paint in North Charleston

October 12, 2017 Daniel Morley

On Thursday, Boeing rolled the first passenger 787-10 out of the paint shop in North Charleston, S.C. painted in the livery of launch customer, Singapore Airlines. The first 787-10 is expected to be delivered to

Opinions

Opinion: The Boeing 737 MAX’s Rise to Operating Trans-Atlantic Flights

September 19, 2017 Jace Moseley

The Boeing 737 MAX is seen by many as the future of the narrowbody market, along with Airbus’ A320neo family. However, it seems that the MAX may be filling a different role: nonstop trans-Atlantic flights.

General Aviation

Learning to Fly a Seaplane: A Personal Reflection (Part 3)

September 17, 2017 Daniel Morley

In the world of aviation, enthusiasts are often seen discussing aircraft that land on concrete runways rather than those that land over water. However, living in a state that has a large coastline, as well

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First Look: American Airlines’ 737 MAX Rolls Out of Paint Hangar

September 13, 2017 Parker Davis

The first of 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to be delivered to American Airlines was rolled out of the paint hangar at Boeing Field on Monday night. The airframe, LN6515, will eventually become one

Planes

A New Threat to Boeing and Airbus Comes From United Technologies’ Acquisition of Rockwell Collins

September 11, 2017 Hemal Gosai

Earlier this week, United Technologies Corp agreed to purchase Rockwell Collins, Inc. for approximately $23 billion. This proposed merger has the potential to significantly shake things up within the aircraft-parts manufacturing industry. United Technologies Corp

Planes

Hong Kong Airlines Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-900XWB, Continues Drive for North American Growth

September 4, 2017 Jace Moseley

On Sept. 1, Hong Kong Airlines took delivery of their first Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft. The delivery is the first of four for the airline via AerCap Holdings, a leasing company. The airline is expecting a

Top Story

Photos: Southwest’s 737 MAX 8 Arrives at Dallas Love Field

August 30, 2017 Ashley Magoon

As of Tuesday afternoon, Southwest became the first airline in the U.S. to take delivery of the 737 MAX 8. According to the airline, they will begin working to get the aircraft on schedule for

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EVA Air Celebrates Boeing 747 Legacy, Unveils New Uniforms

August 25, 2017 Guest Author

For decades, the Boeing 747-400 has been the backbone of fleets around the globe, including EVA Air. As more advance technology and fuel efficient aircraft come into play, EVA’s last Boeing 747-400 passenger jumbo jet

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Delta Adds New Service to Lagos from New York-JFK Hub

August 20, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Beginning March 24, 2018, Delta will add new service between its New York-JFK hub and Lagos, Nigeria. This three-times-weekly service complements the Atlanta-based carrier’s Atlanta to Lagos flight, which operates four-times-weekly. The service is scheduled

Airports

A Visit to Heathrow Tower Ahead of National Aviation Day

August 19, 2017 James Dinsdale

It stands 87-metres (285 ft) above the ground and is easily one of the most recognizable air traffic control towers in the world. As far as aviation security goes, it is one of the most

Opinions

Opinion: There Is Hope on the Horizon for the Iconic Boeing 747

August 13, 2017 Joshua Drabble

In a week which saw further Boeing 747 retirements as airlines continue to modernize their fleets, it continues to look like the Queen of the Skies’ days are ever more numbered. This icon of aviation

Routes

American Airlines Internal Memo Outlines First Revenue 737 MAX 8 Flight

August 11, 2017 Daniel Morley

According to an internal memo, American Airlines will be launching their new Boeing 737 MAX 8 on a selection of flights between Miami and New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The initial revenue flight will be on

Planes

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Draws Massive Airplane Routing Over the U.S.

August 3, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

A couple of Boeing test pilots decided to put their artist hat on Wednesday night as they worked to draw a 787 design over the continental U.S. The flight from Boeing Field to Boeing Field

Photos

Photos: American’s First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Makes Flightline Appearance

August 1, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

American Airlines’ first Boeing 737 MAX 8 made an appearance on the flightline in Renton, Wash. on Sunday after completing final assembly. The Fort Worth-based carrier has 100 737 MAX aircraft on order with four

Planes

El Al Debuts First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner With Full Paint Scheme

July 25, 2017 Ryan Ewing

El Al’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner made its livery debut on Tuesday at Paine Field after a short flight from the paint shop in Portland. The aircraft, 4X-EDA, arrived in Everett, Wash. with a full

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American Completes Two-Class Retrofits for Entire Boeing 777-200 Fleet

July 25, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Gone are the days of three-class Boeing 777-200 aircraft at American Airlines. On Monday, the Fort Worth-based carrier said that there are no longer any 777-200s with a three-class configuration in operation. The carrier has

News

Singapore Airlines Adds Premium Economy Product on San Francisco to Hong Kong Flight

July 24, 2017 Samuel Chen

On Friday, Singapore Airlines announced that it would be adding premium economy between San Francisco (SFO) and Hong Kong (HGK) on flights 1 and 2. This addition allows the carrier to offer premium economy to

Planes

Delta Becomes First North American Airbus A350-900XWB Owner

July 13, 2017 Ryan Ewing

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines quietly took contractual delivery of its first Airbus A350-900XWB on Thursday at Airbus’ Toulouse manufacturing hub. N501DN is the first of 25 frames currently on order for the carrier. The aircraft

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aircraft

Qantas Celebrates Delivery of First 787

Airbus and Bombardier Look to Double C Series Success with New Partnership

First Boeing 787-10 Destined for a Customer Rolls Out of Paint in North Charleston

Opinion: The Boeing 737 MAX’s Rise to Operating Trans-Atlantic Flights

Learning to Fly a Seaplane: A Personal Reflection (Part 3)

First Look: American Airlines’ 737 MAX Rolls Out of Paint Hangar

A New Threat to Boeing and Airbus Comes From United Technologies’ Acquisition of Rockwell Collins

Hong Kong Airlines Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-900XWB, Continues Drive for North American Growth

Photos: Southwest’s 737 MAX 8 Arrives at Dallas Love Field

EVA Air Celebrates Boeing 747 Legacy, Unveils New Uniforms

Delta Adds New Service to Lagos from New York-JFK Hub

A Visit to Heathrow Tower Ahead of National Aviation Day

Opinion: There Is Hope on the Horizon for the Iconic Boeing 747

American Airlines Internal Memo Outlines First Revenue 737 MAX 8 Flight

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Draws Massive Airplane Routing Over the U.S.

Photos: American’s First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Makes Flightline Appearance

El Al Debuts First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner With Full Paint Scheme

American Completes Two-Class Retrofits for Entire Boeing 777-200 Fleet

Singapore Airlines Adds Premium Economy Product on San Francisco to Hong Kong Flight

Delta Becomes First North American Airbus A350-900XWB Owner

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano

Airbus A330neo Takes First Flight in Toulouse

Alaska Bids Farewell to Beloved 737-400 Combi Fleet

Lufthansa and EasyJet Among Seven Bidders in Battle for Alitalia

How the U.S. Visa Ban Could Create Issues for Turkish Airlines