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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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Photos: First Aircraft for Air France’s Joon Rolls Out of Paint Shop

November 13, 2017 Joshua Drabble

The first aircraft for Air France’s low-cost airline Joon has rolled out of the paint shop. The airline’s first A320, the first of five, emerged in new colors last week at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle

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Boeing Forecasts New Airplane Market for Middle East, Valued at $730 Billion

November 13, 2017 Ashley Magoon

As of Nov. 13, Boeing announced its latest forecast, highlighting that the Middle East would be in need of 3,350 airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at $730 billion. The company presented their Current

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Stranded Aircraft: The Aftermath of Air Berlin’s Demise

November 11, 2017 Adrian Vannahme

An Air Berlin Airbus A320 sits on the tarmac at Keflavik Airport in Iceland unable to depart. After filing for bankruptcy protection and ceasing operations in late October, Keflavik’s airport management had grounded the airplane following

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Qatar Airways Takes a Minority Stake in Cathay Pacific

November 6, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Qatar Airways has just announced its acquisition of a minority stake in Cathay Pacific, with the Gulf airline set to become Cathay Pacific’s third largest shareholder. The 9.6 percent stake, equivalent to 378,188,000 shares of

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Singapore Airlines Dazzles with New A380 Hotel-like First Class Suites

November 3, 2017 Hemal Gosai

On Thursday, Singapore Airlines unveiled the new cabins for its Airbus A380 aircraft. Included in the changes will be new seats in first, business, premium economy and economy classes. These new seats will allow the

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A First-Hand Perspective: Onboard KLM’s Final Fokker 70 Flight from London to Amsterdam

November 2, 2017 Guest Author

On Saturday, I was privileged enough to be a passenger on the final Fokker flight by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The first Fokker 70 flight flown by KLM was on Sep. 30, 1920, from Amsterdam

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Looking Inside an Abandoned Air Traffic Control Tower at Washington Dulles International Airport

November 1, 2017 Ryan Ewing

Standing on top of the airport’s main terminal, the tower at Washington Dulles International Airport is perhaps one of the most iconic in the U.S. It’s design was spearheaded by architect Eero Saarinen who designed

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Air Canada Rolls First Boeing 737 Max Out of Paint Shop

November 1, 2017 Thomas Pallini

Air Canada rolled its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft out of the paint shop in late October. It’s the first Boeing 737 series aircraft for the Canadian airline since it retired its former 737

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Last Scheduled Air Berlin Flight Lands at Tegel Airport Following 38 Years of Operation

October 27, 2017 Thomas Pallini

On Friday, the final Air Berlin flight departed Munich bound for Berlin. The airline had recently declared bankruptcy, causing them to cease operations. The final flight, Air Berlin 6210, was operated by an Airbus A320,

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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

Boeing Forecasts New Airplane Market for Middle East, Valued at $730 Billion

Stranded Aircraft: The Aftermath of Air Berlin’s Demise

Qatar Airways Takes a Minority Stake in Cathay Pacific

Singapore Airlines Dazzles with New A380 Hotel-like First Class Suites

A First-Hand Perspective: Onboard KLM’s Final Fokker 70 Flight from London to Amsterdam

Looking Inside an Abandoned Air Traffic Control Tower at Washington Dulles International Airport

Air Canada Rolls First Boeing 737 Max Out of Paint Shop

Last Scheduled Air Berlin Flight Lands at Tegel Airport Following 38 Years of Operation

Delta’s Refurbished 777 is a Win For Passengers

Opinion: Airlines are Failing to Properly Utilize Big Data

WestJet Encore Celebrates its Five-Year Anniversary

Unlikely Allies Join Forces to Demand Action on European ATC Strikes

Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada