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Planes

From a Cessna 172 to a Boeing 737: Trying My Hand at Flying a Jet As a Student Pilot

May 3, 2019 Jordan Green

When boarding a plane, one can usually spot out the aviation enthusiasts quite easily as they’ll often peek in the cockpit before heading to their seat for even just a slight glimpse at the controls

Opinions

Opinion: Why Airline Consolidation Still Remains a Scary Possibility

February 25, 2019 Parker Davis

On Feb. 24, the Dallas Morning News published on why American Airlines’ Dallas/Fort Worth hub isn’t so “scary” anymore. Let me preface this piece by saying, largely, I agree with them. The hub here at

Top Story

Delta Goes Big with A220 Launch

February 11, 2019 Thomas Pallini

The airline responsible for the Airbus A220 being called the A220 instead of the Bombardier C Series has finally begun revenue service with the aircraft. Delta Air Lines marked a new chapter in its 90-year

Airlines

AAviationDay 2018: A Global Recap

August 19, 2018 Thomas Pallini

In what is widely regarding as the preeminent aviation event of the year, AirlineGeeks and American Airlines held the third annual AAviationDay on Friday to promote the beauty of aviation to adoring enthusiasts around the

Planes

The Quest for One Last Flight: An Ode to the MD-80

August 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Once a mainstay at the country’s major airports, the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 is one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world. Flying for the likes of Trans World Airlines, Delta Air Lines and, most

Top Story

Dallas/Fort Worth to Keflavik: Classic Competition and Hometown Pride

May 27, 2018 Parker Davis

In the evening of May 24, a bright purple Airbus A330-300 touched down at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The aircraft, registered TF-WOW, is one of two of the type flying for Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW

Airlines

Inside the Regionals: A Look Inside Mesa Airlines’ Headquarters and Training Center

May 24, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Regional airlines are the backbone of the current hub-and-spoke system employed by the world’s major airlines. For many pilots, their first foray into the airline world is through a regional airline. However, few people know

Routes

American Airlines to Launch New Flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Iceland

November 14, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Fort Worth-based American Airlines will begin flying to Keflavik Airport in Reykjavik, Iceland beginning on June 7, 2018. Daily flights to the world’s northernmost capital will go on sale on Monday, Nov. 20. The airline

Airports

Etihad Cuts Route to Dallas, Blames American Airlines

November 4, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

After operating non-stop flights three times weekly between Dallas Fort-Worth and Abu Dhabi for just over three years, Etihad Airways announced its plans to suspend the flight, effective March 25, 2018. The flight, which has

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Three Hours in Business Class on an American Eagle Embraer 175

May 1, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Date: April 30, 2017 Flight: AA 3460 From: Calgary International Airport (YYC) To: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Class: Business Seat: 3D Flight Duration: 3:46 Introduction This past weekend, my family and I decided to surprise my aunt and uncle in Edmonton,

Airports

DFW Airport Develops New App for Apple TV Users

March 16, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Over the past few years, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has been working to improve the customer experience for passengers being the fourth busiest airport in the nation. In February of 2016, the airport signed a

Airports

A History of DFW’s Revived Terminal E

February 23, 2017 Parker Davis

Back in 1974, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport opened with four terminals, one of which was christened “Terminal 4E.” Delta Air Lines quickly moved into the space, establishing a mini-hub out of the terminal (called “Easy

Airports

Who Deserves to Fly into Dallas-Love Field: The History Behind the Debate

July 10, 2015 Joe Pesek

Over the past few weeks, arguments have continued to heat up regarding one simple question; should Delta be allowed to fly into Dallas-Love Field, or be forced to fly only into Dallas-Ft. Worth International? While

From a Cessna 172 to a Boeing 737: Trying My Hand at Flying a Jet As a Student Pilot

Opinion: Why Airline Consolidation Still Remains a Scary Possibility

Delta Goes Big with A220 Launch

AAviationDay 2018: A Global Recap

The Quest for One Last Flight: An Ode to the MD-80

Dallas/Fort Worth to Keflavik: Classic Competition and Hometown Pride

Inside the Regionals: A Look Inside Mesa Airlines’ Headquarters and Training Center

American Airlines to Launch New Flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Iceland

Etihad Cuts Route to Dallas, Blames American Airlines

Trip Report: Three Hours in Business Class on an American Eagle Embraer 175

DFW Airport Develops New App for Apple TV Users

A History of DFW’s Revived Terminal E

Who Deserves to Fly into Dallas-Love Field: The History Behind the Debate

Alitalia Receives “Non-binding Expression of Interest” from Football Club Owner

Airbus Officially Launches A321XLR at Paris Air Show

St. Louis Airport Gives Aviation Enthusiasts a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Airport Operations

Two Notable Things to Look for at the 2019 Paris Air Show

Regional Carrier ExpressJet Begins Embraer E175 Service