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Germany to Ban Iran’s Mahan Air in January

December 23, 2018 Andy Nelson

The government of Germany is to impose a ban on Iran’s second largest airline, according to a report in the Bild newspaper. Mahan Air, which currently operates six times per week to destinations in Munich

Planes

Royal Air Maroc Debuts Newly-Delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on New York Route

December 22, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Royal Air Maroc inducted its newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, into long-haul flying on Friday when the aircraft flew the Casablanca to New York route, its first transatlantic revenue flight. The Moroccan flag carrier

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Emirates Takes Delivery of Its Last Current Generation Boeing 777

December 15, 2018 Andy Nelson

Emirates Airline has taken delivery of the last of its orders for current generation Boeing 777 aircraft, specifically the Boeing 777-300ER. The Middle Eastern carrier operates the world’s largest fleet of triple-sevens, with over 139

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United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training

December 14, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

During a conference on Wednesday to discuss new international routes out of San Francisco, the CEO of United Airlines made his first public comments on the safety of the 737 MAX. His comments came over

Planes

Judge Overturns Decision after Attempt to Halt Boeing/Embraer Negotiations

December 12, 2018 Peter Biondi

A federal judge in São Paulo acted in favor of a class action moved by Brazilian congressman Paulo Pimenta and Carlos Zaratini from the worker’s party (PT) halting temporarily the merger of aircraft manufacturers Boeing

Routes

Qatar Airways Celebrates 10 Years of New York Service

December 4, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Qatar Airways celebrated an anniversary this past November, marking 10-years of the airline serving New York City via John F. Kennedy International Airport. Celebrating the important milestone in style, Qatar held a private gala on

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Fiji Airways Receives First Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

December 2, 2018 Albert Kuan

Fiji Airways on Friday became the first airline in the South Pacific islands to take delivery of a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, receiving its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 at a handover ceremony at Boeing’s

News

Wizz Air and Ryanair Look to Future with New Training Opportunities for Pilots

December 2, 2018 Andy Nelson

Two of Europe’s most prominent low-cost carriers are setting their sights on the next generation of aviators, with Hungary’s Wizz Air announcing the opening of its new €30 million training center and Irish counterpart Ryanair

Planes

Airbus Takes Aim at “Middle of the Market” Segment

December 1, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

Airbus is looking to strengthen its position on “middle of the market” aircraft to better compete with Boeing, and is considering a two-pronged approach with the Airbus A321neo and a new Airbus A330neo. A new

Trip Reports

Trip Report: A Disappointing Journey on One of KLM’s Most Iconic Boeing 747s

November 30, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As a typical AvGeek, I’ve always taken any opportunity possible to fly on the most unique and unusual aircraft flying the friendly skies. I’ve flown from Phoenix to New York via San Francisco and Chicago

News

Qantas Flies Final Boeing 747 Service from Los Angeles

November 30, 2018 Thomas Pallini

When Qantas flight QF56 departed from Los Angeles bound for Brisbane Thursday evening, it marked the final departure of a Qantas 747 aircraft from Los Angeles International Airport. The flight closed an important chapter in

Planes

British Airways Puts Boeing 767 Fleet into Retirement

November 26, 2018 James Dinsdale

The last British Airways service operated by a Boeing 767 landed at London Heathrow for the final time on Sunday evening following almost three decades of operations for the airline. The 767 was the first

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Virgin America

November 22, 2018 Daniel Morley

Over the years Richard Branson and the Virgin Group have built an empire that spans the globe. Included in his empire has been multiple airlines, including the group’s flagship airline Virgin Atlantic. In the early

Photos

Photos: United Gives First Look at Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

November 16, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Just over two weeks after its delivery flight, United Airlines is showing off its new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, giving AirlineGeeks a sneak peek of what to expect from its newest aircraft. The aircraft has remained

Opinions

Opinion: Why We Can Never Forget Commercial Aircraft Accidents

November 11, 2018 Parker Davis

On Oct. 29, Lion Air flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea shortly after taking off from Jakarta, killing all 189 passengers and crew onboard. Just over a month earlier—on Sept. 28—Air Niugini flight 73

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

United Takes Delivery of Boeing 787-10, First Airline to Operate All Three Variants

November 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

United Airlines has become the first North American airline to take delivery of Boeing’s newest Dreamliner, the Boeing 787-10, receiving the aircraft from Boeing on Monday. The first American airline to operate the Dreamliner a

News

Boeing Set to Open China Facility in December

November 6, 2018 Hemal Gosai

A while back Boeing announced a company first and next month, it will come to fruition. The aircraft manufacturer will open its first foreign production line for a Boeing aircraft in Zhoushan, Zhejiang China as

Photos

Photo Tour: Onboard a Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

November 2, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Kenya Airways’ recently launched a historic nonstop flight from Nairobi to New York, connecting Kenya and the East African region to New York with a nonstop flight for the first time. The aircraft used by

News

WestJet Announces Route Expansion and Third Quarter Results

October 31, 2018 Daniel Morley

WestJet Airlines has announced a route expansion, along with financial results for the third quarter. The three new routes give Westjet two new transborder flights as well as a new destination in Europe. The third

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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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Boeing

Germany to Ban Iran’s Mahan Air in January

Royal Air Maroc Debuts Newly-Delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on New York Route

Emirates Takes Delivery of Its Last Current Generation Boeing 777

United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training

Judge Overturns Decision after Attempt to Halt Boeing/Embraer Negotiations

Qatar Airways Celebrates 10 Years of New York Service

Fiji Airways Receives First Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Wizz Air and Ryanair Look to Future with New Training Opportunities for Pilots

Airbus Takes Aim at “Middle of the Market” Segment

Trip Report: A Disappointing Journey on One of KLM’s Most Iconic Boeing 747s

Qantas Flies Final Boeing 747 Service from Los Angeles

British Airways Puts Boeing 767 Fleet into Retirement

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Virgin America

Photos: United Gives First Look at Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Opinion: Why We Can Never Forget Commercial Aircraft Accidents

United Takes Delivery of Boeing 787-10, First Airline to Operate All Three Variants

Boeing Set to Open China Facility in December

Photo Tour: Onboard a Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

WestJet Announces Route Expansion and Third Quarter Results

Kenya Airways Launches Historic Nairobi to New York Flight

American and United Looking at Tokyo Expansions

The Lost Art of Airborne Ice Accretion Testing

U.K. Drone Law to Change Following Airport Incidents

South African Airways to Separate into Three Units

Airbus and Japan Airlines Announce FHS Contract