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Norwegian Sets New Time Record in New York to London Route by a Subsonic Aircraft

January 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Low-cost airline Norwegian has set a new record time for the fastest ever transatlantic flight by a subsonic passenger aircraft this week for the route between New York and London, using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Norwegian

Airlines

Avianca to Become First Airbus A330-300 Operator in Latin America

January 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Colombian flag-carrier Avianca will add two second-hand Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft within the first half of 2018, making the company the first Latin American operator of the type. The aircraft are to be received from TransAsia

Airlines

Embraer Reaches 2017 Delivery Outlook

January 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, the world’s third commercial constructor, delivered a total of 210 jets in 2017. Of the 210 aircraft, 101 were commercial aircraft and 109 were executive jets (72 light and 37 large). These

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Boeing, Adient Form Joint Venture for Airplane Seating

January 18, 2018 Ashley Magoon

On Tuesday, aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing and automotive seating company Adient formed Adient Aerospace, a joint venture that will focus on designing, manufacturing and selling seating products to airlines and aircraft leasing companies. “Seats have

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Norwegian Air Argentina Receives First Aircraft

January 17, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Monday, Norwegian Air Argentina’s (NAA) first aircraft arrived at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport. The plane, a 10-month-old Boeing 737-800, was received by the traditional water salute and tango music. The delivery flight began

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Alaska Unveils 13 Daily Departures to 8 Destinations from Paine Field

January 16, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In a press release on Tuesday, Alaska announced that it will connect Paine Field to eight destinations along the West Coast with 13 daily nonstop departures starting in Fall 2018, subject to government approval. The

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Air Ecosse

January 11, 2018 Ashley Magoon

In June 1977, Scottish carrier Air Ecosse took to the skies on its inaugural flight from Aberdeen to Wick, Scotland. The subsidiary of parent company Fairflight Charters, the airline operated both scheduled passenger flights and

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Airbus: The Company to Watch in 2018

January 5, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus’ future is not as bright as their recent success may suggest. The upcoming years are clouded with uncertainty given the changes in leadership and numerous alleged corruption scandals. While things may

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2017: The Safest Year for Aviation in History

January 1, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The year 2016 seemed to be a year of never-ending aviation incidents. From an Egyptair flight being “forcibly diverted” to Cyprus by a man wanting to impress his girlfriend, to then-Vice Presidential Candidate Mike Pence’s

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AirlineGeeks Year in Review: 2017

December 30, 2017 Jace Moseley

AirlineGeeks has experienced rapid growth over the past few years and this past year was no different. 2017 was another fantastic year of growth for us. Along with the website, the world of aviation saw

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Sources: Virgin America’s Final Day of Operation Slated for mid-January

December 29, 2017 Ryan Ewing

According to two sources familiar with Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Virgin America, the airlines will fly under one single operating certificate as early as Jan. 11, 2018. This move will officially close out the Virgin

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The Time-Consuming But Extremely Critical Process of Deicing Aircraft in the Winter

December 29, 2017 Hemal Gosai

Just recently, Southwest Airlines had to cancel many flights out of Chicago Midway Airport due to cold weather and deicing constraints. As winter kicks into high gear, it is a given that deicing crews will

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Boeing and Avation PLC Deliver 10th 777-300ER for Philippine Airlines

December 17, 2017 Samuel Chen

On Friday, Boeing and Avation PLC, an aircraft leasing company, celebrated the delivery of Avation’s first Boeing aircraft, the 777-300ER, that will be leased and operated by Philippine Airlines. The delivery of the aircraft marks

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Delta Outlines Bold Future Strategy at Investor Day Event

December 15, 2017 Hemal Gosai

Delta Air Lines is expecting a bullish 2018 based on their presentation during Delta Investor Day given higher expected earnings per share driven by higher flight capacity, nonfuel unit costs, and higher brand recognition. In

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Reports: Delta Expected to Place Order for Airbus A321neo Jets, Shuns Boeing over Trade Dispute

December 13, 2017 Thomas Pallini

According to CNN Money, Delta Air Lines is planning to place a $12.7 billion order for additional Airbus aircraft. The Atlanta-based airline has been acquiring Airbus aircraft over Boeing jets in its last few orders

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Taking a Ride Onboard American’s First Revenue 737 MAX 8 Flight from Miami to New York-LaGuardia

November 29, 2017 Daniel Morley

When American Airlines announced that their inaugural flight for the Boeing 737 MAX was going to be from Miami to New York, I knew I had to get a ticket. So with some good timing,

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Bali’s Mount Agung Erupts, Strands Thousands of Passengers in Its Wake

November 27, 2017 Jace Moseley

As Mount Agung continues to erupt on the island of Bali, the effects are starting to be felt with regards to air travel in the region. Bali’s biggest airport, Denpasar International Airport, closed down on

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Leasing Company Amedeo Plans to Create Its Own All-A380 Airline

November 26, 2017 Adrian Vannahme

Leasing company Amedeo is planning to set up its own airline after the company has been unable to find new lessors for its 18 Airbus A 380 aircraft. According to a press release issued this

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Traversing Larger Boundaries: The Ever Expanding Reach of Regional Aircraft

November 25, 2017 Thomas Pallini

Regional aircraft, the small, less than 100 seat airplanes that we see at small airports across the country, are finding themselves on longer routes. The aircraft were originally offered as a way for airlines to

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Airbus Signs Massive $49.5 Billion Deal for 430 A320neo Aircraft

November 15, 2017 John Flett

Airbus has announced a deal worth $49.5 billion with Indigo Partners, owner of Frontier Airlines, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for 430 A320neo family aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. The order comprises

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Norwegian Sets New Time Record in New York to London Route by a Subsonic Aircraft

Avianca to Become First Airbus A330-300 Operator in Latin America

Embraer Reaches 2017 Delivery Outlook

Boeing, Adient Form Joint Venture for Airplane Seating

Norwegian Air Argentina Receives First Aircraft

Alaska Unveils 13 Daily Departures to 8 Destinations from Paine Field

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Air Ecosse

Airbus: The Company to Watch in 2018

2017: The Safest Year for Aviation in History

AirlineGeeks Year in Review: 2017

Sources: Virgin America’s Final Day of Operation Slated for mid-January

The Time-Consuming But Extremely Critical Process of Deicing Aircraft in the Winter

Boeing and Avation PLC Deliver 10th 777-300ER for Philippine Airlines

Delta Outlines Bold Future Strategy at Investor Day Event

Reports: Delta Expected to Place Order for Airbus A321neo Jets, Shuns Boeing over Trade Dispute

Taking a Ride Onboard American’s First Revenue 737 MAX 8 Flight from Miami to New York-LaGuardia

Bali’s Mount Agung Erupts, Strands Thousands of Passengers in Its Wake

Leasing Company Amedeo Plans to Create Its Own All-A380 Airline

Traversing Larger Boundaries: The Ever Expanding Reach of Regional Aircraft

Airbus Signs Massive $49.5 Billion Deal for 430 A320neo Aircraft

Copa Overhauled: Panama’s Flag Carrier Shows Off New Aircraft and Revamped Interior

12 Things Airports Should Offer

United Unveils New Boarding Process

Aviation History Preserved: World’s First Boeing 777 Arrives at Pima Air and Space Museum

EasyJet Welcomes Record Number of Passengers on Busiest Day in Its History