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The Southwest 737-800 That Didn’t ‘Skid off the Runway’ in Baltimore

February 7, 2018 Ryan Ewing

A flurry of reports on Wednesday stated that a Southwest 737-800 had ‘skid off the runway‘ at Baltimore’s Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). This was not the case. Instead, the aircraft slid off the center-line of

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Boeing Unveils First 737 MAX 7 Aircraft at Renton Facility

February 5, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Aircraft spotters and Boeing employees were out in force on Monday as the aircraft manufacturing giant unveiled the newest member of its Boeing 737 MAX family: the MAX 7. For the occasion, Boeing held a

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UPS Confirms Order for 14 Additional 747-8F Aircraft

February 2, 2018 Hemal Gosai

UPS confirmed an order for 14 more Boeing 747-8 freighters breathing new life into the otherwise stagnant jumbo aircraft program. While passenger service using this iconic aircraft is decreasing, the use of the 747 in

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Travel Giant TUI Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX 8

January 30, 2018 Andy Nelson

TUI, the world’s largest tourism company, took delivery of its first 737 MAX 8 earlier this week. The aircraft, registered as OO-MAX, landed in Brussels at 11:02 CET after a flight of just under ten

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United Continues to Shatter Long-Haul Records with New Routes and Fleet Additions

January 27, 2018 Thomas Pallini

United Airlines has wasted no time in utilizing its newest widebody additions: the Boeing 777-300ER and the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. For the Chicago-based carrier, the two aircraft are the largest in its fleet with some

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Mitsubishi Announces Cancellation of Highly Anticipated Eastern Air Lines Order

January 27, 2018 Jace Moseley

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation took another blow to the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) program. The aircraft, already having been through major delays and higher than anticipated costs, had their first major customer cancellation of an order.

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ITC Favors Bombardier and Delta in C Series Dispute

January 26, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In an unexpected and shocking outcome, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted unanimously in favor of Canadian builder Bombardier, stating that the 108-seat CS100 does not represent a threat to the sales of Boeing’s 737-700.

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Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Receives FAA Certification

January 22, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Boeing announced on Monday that the 787-10 Dreamliner received an amended type certificate (ATC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), clearing the airplane for commercial service. The awarding of the ATC caps a successful

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Is There Hope on the Horizon for the A380?

January 22, 2018 Joshua Drabble

After years of uncertainty, and dwindling orders in the books for the Airbus A380, the question has arisen over the past few months on whether the A380 has a firm future in our skies. When

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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

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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

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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

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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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aircraft

The Southwest 737-800 That Didn’t ‘Skid off the Runway’ in Baltimore

Boeing Unveils First 737 MAX 7 Aircraft at Renton Facility

UPS Confirms Order for 14 Additional 747-8F Aircraft

Travel Giant TUI Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX 8

United Continues to Shatter Long-Haul Records with New Routes and Fleet Additions

Mitsubishi Announces Cancellation of Highly Anticipated Eastern Air Lines Order

ITC Favors Bombardier and Delta in C Series Dispute

Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Receives FAA Certification

Is There Hope on the Horizon for the A380?

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

‘Lowcostization’ in South America: A Glimpse at What This Year Has Brought

Emirates Takes Delivery of Its Last Current Generation Boeing 777

Aer Lingus Reintroduces Business Class on Key European Short-Haul Routes

WOW Air to Retire Widebody Aircraft, Reduce Long-Haul Operations

United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training