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Kenya Airways Launches Historic Nairobi to New York Flight

October 30, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Kenya Airways inaugurated its new longest flight on Monday from Nairobi to New York, becoming the first and only airline to connect East Africa and New York with a nonstop flight. The near-6,400 nautical mile

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Lufthansa Evaluates New Long-Haul Aircraft to Renew Aging Airbus Fleet

October 26, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

German flag carrier Lufthansa is in the process of evaluating different long-haul widebody aircraft to be the successor of its A330 and A340 fleet. According to Bloomberg, the airline has requested proposals from both Airbus and

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United to Begin Flying Boeing 787-10s to Europe from Newark

September 20, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

United announced that it will begin flying Boeing 787s from its Newark base next year. The airline previously used this model from its bases in Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington Dulles to several

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American Confirms Retrofitting Plan for Some Boeing 787-8s

July 24, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

American Airlines is undergoing a significant fleet renovation. Having retrofitted all of its 777 fleet with all-aisle access seats in business class and a denser configuration in economy with 10 abreast seats, the airline is now

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Rolls Royce Aerospace: The Engine Manufacturer Across the Atlantic

June 21, 2018 Hemal Gosai

In the early 20th century, two men came together to start a company that would become world-renown in both car manufacturing and airplane engine manufacturing, Rolls Royce. Over the years, Rolls Royce had quickly evolved to

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Qantas Launches Fifth Indigenous Inspired Livery in “Flying Art” Series

February 14, 2018 Joe Pesek

With the goal of reiterating its commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australia, Qantas has launched its latest unique livery. Featured on a Boeing 787-9, the artistic work was inspired by

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Qantas Launches First U.S. to Australia Flight Powered by Biofuel

January 29, 2018 Joe Pesek

As several airlines across the globe begin accelerating their carbon emission reduction programs, Qantas flight 96 departed on January 28 from Los Angeles to Melbourne, becoming the first dedicated biofuel flight between the U.S. and

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Qantas Opens Its Schedule for New Melbourne to San Francisco Route

January 21, 2018 Samuel Chen

Qantas has announced that September 1 will be the start date for its new Melbourne to San Francisco service, with ticket sales starting on Friday, January 19. The flight will be operated by a Boeing

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Qantas Looks to Add 787-9 Dreamliner Service Between Los Angeles and Brisbane

October 16, 2017 Jace Moseley

With the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft expected to take place later this week, Australian-based Qantas announced the aircraft’s third expected route, Brisbane to Los Angeles. The flights featuring the new aircraft are

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Qantas Outlines Start Date for Nonstop Flight Between London and Perth

May 1, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Australian flag carrier, Qantas, has announced the first nonstop service between London Heathrow and Perth. The 14,498 km (9,009 mi) service will launch on March 25, 2018, with the first flight, QF10, due to depart London

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United Expands Its Asia Presence With New Route to China

March 8, 2016 Tyler Tashji

United Airlines has announced it will begin service between its west coast hub in San Francisco and Hangzhou, China. This will be the airline’s fifth new route this year from its San Francisco hub, a

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United Airlines Orders Ten 777-300ERs

April 26, 2015 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Chicago-based United Airlines has officially announced the conversion of ten of their orders for the Boeing 787-9 into orders for the Boeing 777-300ER. The Boeing 777-300ER is currently the largest twin-engine jet in mass production. This

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Kenya Airways Launches Historic Nairobi to New York Flight

Lufthansa Evaluates New Long-Haul Aircraft to Renew Aging Airbus Fleet

United to Begin Flying Boeing 787-10s to Europe from Newark

American Confirms Retrofitting Plan for Some Boeing 787-8s

Rolls Royce Aerospace: The Engine Manufacturer Across the Atlantic

Qantas Launches Fifth Indigenous Inspired Livery in “Flying Art” Series

Qantas Launches First U.S. to Australia Flight Powered by Biofuel

Qantas Opens Its Schedule for New Melbourne to San Francisco Route

Qantas Looks to Add 787-9 Dreamliner Service Between Los Angeles and Brisbane

Qantas Outlines Start Date for Nonstop Flight Between London and Perth

United Expands Its Asia Presence With New Route to China

United Airlines Orders Ten 777-300ERs

Turkish Airlines Announces Record Nine Month Profit, Begins Operations from New Istanbul Airport

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