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Alitalia Receives “Non-binding Expression of Interest” from Football Club Owner

June 17, 2019 John Flett

Italian media reported this week that the government authority overseeing the future of Alitalia has received a ‘”reserved” purchase offer for the airline from Claudio Lotito, the multi-millionaire owner and chairman of Italian football club

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Japan Airlines Receives First Airbus Aircraft

June 13, 2019 Ryan Ewing

Japan Airlines (JAL) received its first A350-900XWB on Thursday from Airbus’ manufacturing facilities in Toulouse. The newly-delivered aircraft, registered as JA01XJ, marks two sizable milestones. Its JAL’s first off-the-line Airbus aircraft – the airline has

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U.S. Congress Seeks Answers From Boeing on 737 MAX: ‘What They Knew, When They Knew It’

June 8, 2019 John Flett

The ongoing investigation by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee into the two crashes involving the now grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is in receipt of information that the manufacturer knew of a faulty

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‘The Aircraft Lives On:’ How 747s Are Finding New Life in the Arizona Desert

June 1, 2019 Ryan Ewing

The stretch of Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson is filled with its fair share of oddities. Just about halfway between Arizona’s two largest cities lies a ranch where visitors can stop by to feed

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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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United Applies for Newark to Cape Town Route

April 15, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In preparation for the upcoming seasonal offering, United applied with the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to begin new service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Cape Town International Airport on Monday. United plans to

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Boeing’s 737 MAX: A Crisis and Opportunity for China

April 9, 2019 Pablo Diaz

It is no secret that in a 20-year forecast, one of the driving markets for commercial aviation will be China, with its increasing demand for long-haul and domestic routes. In that scenario, the Boeing 737

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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

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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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Alitalia Receives “Non-binding Expression of Interest” from Football Club Owner

Japan Airlines Receives First Airbus Aircraft

U.S. Congress Seeks Answers From Boeing on 737 MAX: ‘What They Knew, When They Knew It’

‘The Aircraft Lives On:’ How 747s Are Finding New Life in the Arizona Desert

Photo Tour: Inside All Nippon Airways’ New Airbus A380

United Applies for Newark to Cape Town Route

Boeing’s 737 MAX: A Crisis and Opportunity for China

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

Qantas Plans Chicago Flight with 787 Dreamliner

Alitalia Receives “Non-binding Expression of Interest” from Football Club Owner

Airbus Officially Launches A321XLR at Paris Air Show

St. Louis Airport Gives Aviation Enthusiasts a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Airport Operations

Two Notable Things to Look for at the 2019 Paris Air Show