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Delta Experiences Troubles with Free WiFi

September 20, 2019 Parker Davis

Just about six months ago, I posited that it was not yet time for free inflight WiFi. It came after Air New Zealand announced all properly-equipped planes would have offer the service effective immediately and

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No Finish Line Yet In Sight For Alitalia

September 14, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Those who were looking forward to another episode of the never-ending saga of Alitalia and its quest for survival will have to wait a bit longer. The deadline for the presentation of a binding offer

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UPS Operates Charter Flight to Support Hurricane Dorian Relief Effort

September 10, 2019 Jordan Green

Last week, Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas for two days. With 185 mph winds and torrential rains, the category 5 hurricane unleashed an immense path of devastation and destruction on the island nation. In the

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JetSmart Adds Two International Routes Between Chile and Peru

September 9, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Over the last couple of years, JetSmart Chile has been changing the industry dynamics in South America, exploiting point-to-point markets in both domestic and regional realms that gear away from the centralized structure that characterizes

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Spending the Day with American Airlines in Roswell, N.M.

September 5, 2019 Joe Pesek

It comes as no surprise to many that American Airlines has opted to retire its MD-80 fleet. As the ‘Mad Dogs’ climbed higher in age and were no longer fuel-efficient compared to newer entrants, it

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American Sends Long-Time Super 80 Workhorse to the New Mexico Desert

September 4, 2019 Matthew Garcia

American Airlines officially laid the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 to rest on Wednesday after 36 years of service with the airline. Today, 26 Super 80s, as the airline marketed them as, still in American Airlines’ polished

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Air Asia X Chooses Airbus A321XLR Over A330neo

August 30, 2019 Pablo Diaz

AirAsia X, the long-haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalized a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman,

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Alfred Haynes: The Pilot Who Saved Millions

August 26, 2019 Pablo Diaz

On July 19, 1989, Captain Alfred Haynes likely didn’t have the time to realize two significant items about the day ahead of him. He was presented with a certainty that not many people are in

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United Suspends Two International Routes

August 24, 2019 Daniel Morley

An internal memo to United Airlines employees has revealed that the airline is suspending two international routes, Newark-Buenos Aires and Chicago-Hong Kong. The airline will also move forward the scheduled suspension of its Guam-Hong Kong

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Struggling Malaysia Airlines Receives New Capital Injection

August 23, 2019 Will Lee

State-owned Malaysia Airlines has received RM300 million ($71 million) of funding from the government. Earlier this year, the government already pumped RM500 million ($119 million) into the airline. In 2014, both the MH370 and MH17

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Avianca Announces Strategic Shift Towards Profitability

August 18, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

As part of its strategic plan towards improving its financial performance, South American carrier Avianca continues to work to better optimize operations, axing underperforming routes, simplifying the airline’s fleet and divesting non core assets in

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Southwest Adds Second Wave of Expansion in Hawaii

August 16, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Southwest just announced the expansion of Hawaii operation, with new services to, from and within the islands starting in January 2020. A new daily flight will cover the route between Sacramento and Honolulu. In addition,

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

AirAsia X Receives First A330neo

August 12, 2019 Jordan Green

AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo. The aircraft will be operated by the carrier’s long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand and will be based at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport. According to Airbus, the

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American Makes First Foray into Africa, Adds Eastern Europe and Tel Aviv Routes

August 8, 2019 Pablo Diaz

It has been a busy week for American Airlines with regards to new routes. The carrier has just announced new international destinations including Casablanca, Krakow, Prague and Tel Aviv. American will become the only U.S.

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New Midwest Express Reaches Agreement to Start Service

August 6, 2019 Daniel Morley

Milwaukee-based Midwest Express has reached an agreement with Elite Airways to begin service, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal reported. No routes or a timetable for the start of flights has been announced. The announcement is a

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Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority Redistribute Slots at São Paulo Airport

August 3, 2019 Peter Biondi

The National Civil Aviation Agency in Brazil (ANAC) concluded on Wednesday the redistribution of the 41 pairs of slots (spaces for takeoffs and landings) that were used by Avianca Brasil in Congonhas, São Paulo’s downtown

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Turkish Airlines and Bangkok Airways Start New Codeshare Partnership

August 2, 2019 Connor Sadler

Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines commenced a new codeshare partnership today with Thailand’s Bangkok Airways. With Turkish being the only airline to connect the two countries, it is hoped that the new codeshare will provide

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Air France Adds Airbus A220 to Fleet, Details A380 Retirement Schedule

July 30, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In a long-awaited decision, Air France has selected the Airbus A220-300 to replace its A318/A319 fleet. The company committed to a firm order of 60 aircraft, with an additional 30 purchase options and 30 acquisition

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Flying Onboard a Boeing 737 Full of Veterans to the World’s Largest Airshow

July 30, 2019 Ryan Ewing

Airlines often find ways to give back to their respective communities. It is certainly not uncommon to see a carrier donate a few thousand dollars to an aviation educational program or give back to a

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Cabo Verde Airlines Announces Route to Washington

July 29, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Cabo Verde Airlines, the national flag carrier of Cape Verde archipelago, has announced a network expansion that will include nonstop service to Washington Dulles International Airport with a thrice weekly frequency. The route will be

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airlines

Delta Experiences Troubles with Free WiFi

No Finish Line Yet In Sight For Alitalia

UPS Operates Charter Flight to Support Hurricane Dorian Relief Effort

JetSmart Adds Two International Routes Between Chile and Peru

Spending the Day with American Airlines in Roswell, N.M.

American Sends Long-Time Super 80 Workhorse to the New Mexico Desert

Air Asia X Chooses Airbus A321XLR Over A330neo

Alfred Haynes: The Pilot Who Saved Millions

United Suspends Two International Routes

Struggling Malaysia Airlines Receives New Capital Injection

Avianca Announces Strategic Shift Towards Profitability

Southwest Adds Second Wave of Expansion in Hawaii

AirAsia X Receives First A330neo

American Makes First Foray into Africa, Adds Eastern Europe and Tel Aviv Routes

Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority Redistribute Slots at São Paulo Airport

Turkish Airlines and Bangkok Airways Start New Codeshare Partnership

Air France Adds Airbus A220 to Fleet, Details A380 Retirement Schedule

Flying Onboard a Boeing 737 Full of Veterans to the World’s Largest Airshow

Cabo Verde Airlines Announces Route to Washington

Delta Experiences Troubles with Free WiFi

Virgin Goes Big With Airbus A350-1000 Launch, Talks Expansion at Heathrow

France Prepares to Lose Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Ceases Ticket Sales

SAS Scandinavian Airlines Debuts New Livery on Airbus A350 Aircraft

Pilot Union Tests British Airways By Canceling Planned Strike