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Etihad to Cancel 42 Airbus A350 Orders

February 15, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Etihad Airways is currently undergoing a spree of financial difficulties. As part of its efforts to adjust in size and scale in seek of better returns, the airline is rumored to have cancelled its remaining

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Avianca Brazil Faces Aircraft Reposession

January 14, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Last December, Avianca Brazil filed an injunction for a protective measure, as it failed to cover the bill for Aircastle’s 10 Airbus A320 and one A330 leased aircraft it was operating. During this past weekend,

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Brazilian Government Approves Boeing-Embraer Joint Venture

January 10, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro finally gave his approval for the purchase of Embraer’s Commercial Aviation division by The Boeing Company in a deal valued at $4.2 billion. The announcement was made after the closing of

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Air Tanzania Debuts Airbus A220-300 in Africa

January 7, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In a historic day both for African aviation and Airbus’ new product, Air Tanzania has flown its first A220 revenue flight. The route for this first flight, with designation TC110, was between Tanzania’s most populated

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Emirates Takes Delivery of Its Last Current Generation Boeing 777

December 15, 2018 Andy Nelson

Emirates Airline has taken delivery of the last of its orders for current generation Boeing 777 aircraft, specifically the Boeing 777-300ER. The Middle Eastern carrier operates the world’s largest fleet of triple-sevens, with over 139

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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

Planes

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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Etihad to Cancel 42 Airbus A350 Orders

Avianca Brazil Faces Aircraft Reposession

Brazilian Government Approves Boeing-Embraer Joint Venture

Air Tanzania Debuts Airbus A220-300 in Africa

Emirates Takes Delivery of Its Last Current Generation Boeing 777

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

U.K. Drone Law to Change Following Airport Incidents

South African Airways to Separate into Three Units

Airbus and Japan Airlines Announce FHS Contract

Icelandair CEO and CCO Talk Hub Strategy, Financial Position and Boeing’s NMA

American Airlines to Add New Nonstop Service to Louisville