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Delta Remains Committed to C Series Order Despite Recent Tensions

October 19, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has announced that they plan to remain committed to their order of 75 CS100 aircraft from Canadian aircraft manufacturer, Bombardier, after recent events involving complaints from Boeing and proposed tariffs to

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano

October 19, 2017 Ian McMurtry

In the 1920s with the expansion of the commercial aviation industry, more and more airlines began to arise. The South American country of Bolivia saw its first commercial carrier start service in 1925. The new carrier,

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Airbus A330neo Takes First Flight in Toulouse

October 19, 2017 James Dinsdale

On Thursday, the Airbus A330neo underwent its maiden voyage departing from the airframer’s headquarters in Toulouse, France. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, capable of delivering 72,000 lbs of thrust, the twin-variant aircraft became airborne from

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Alaska Bids Farewell to Beloved 737-400 Combi Fleet

October 18, 2017 Thomas Pallini

Like many AvGeeks, I’ve always been attracted to oddities in the aviation industry. Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737-400 Combi, short for combination, was, possibly, one of the last true aviation oddities in the U.S. Sadly, the

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Lufthansa and EasyJet Among Seven Bidders in Battle for Alitalia

October 18, 2017 Andy Nelson

Alitalia today confirmed that it has received seven offers for part or all of the company. The airline entered formal bankruptcy proceedings in May, with the deadline for formal offers to purchase passing on Monday evening.

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How the U.S. Visa Ban Could Create Issues for Turkish Airlines

October 17, 2017 Jace Moseley

As announced last week, there will no longer be visa services between the United States and Turkey, effectively creating a travel ban between the two nations for both U.S. and Turkish citizens. Despite these measures,

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Qantas Celebrates Delivery of First 787

October 17, 2017 Ashley Magoon

On October 16, Qantas celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft at the Boeing factory in Seattle with a special ceremony. “Taking delivery of a new type of aircraft is always an

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Airbus and Bombardier Look to Double C Series Success with New Partnership

October 16, 2017 Thomas Pallini

On Monday, two aircraft manufacturing giants, Airbus SE and Bombardier Inc., announced their partnership to manufacture and sell Bombardier’s newest line of aircraft, the C Series. This is the first partnership on a new aircraft

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Ethiopian Airlines: A Bright Future for a Growing Airline

October 16, 2017 Parker Davis

A nation whose GDP per capita totals only $846. One that has only been governed by its current constitution since 1995. A country that ranks 174 out of 188 in terms of Human Development Index.

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Further Woes for Travelers as Hurricane Ophelia Hits the U.K.

October 16, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Thousands of travellers across the U.K. have had their travel plans altered, with further disruption predicted throughout today as Hurricane Ophelia makes land across the U.K. The news comes in addition to the disruption caused

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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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Photos: United Celebrates the Queen of the Skies at SFO Family Day

October 15, 2017 Ryan Ewing

On Oct. 8, United opened its maintenance base at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) up to airline employees and their families for the carrier’s annual SFO Family Day. This year was special, though, as the airline

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Qantas Plans to Power Aircraft with Biofuel Beginning in 2020

October 14, 2017 Samuel Chen

Qantas announced that the airline plans to have its Los Angeles-based aircraft powered by biofuel from 2020 onward, thereby reducing the carbon emissions on the airline’s service between the U.S. and Australia. The airline is

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IAG Eyes Valuable Airport Slots After Monarch Collapse

October 14, 2017 Joshua Drabble

British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced interest in Monarch’s slots at Gatwick Airport. Speaking at the CAPA Global Aviation Summit in London, Willie Walsh, the Chief Executive of IAG, said that he

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Photo Gallery: Behind-the-Scenes at Athens International Airport

October 13, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Earlier this year, we created a behind-the-scenes article featuring Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports for passengers and cargo. In August, AirlineGeeks visited Athens to tour Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Greece’s largest

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First Boeing 787-10 Destined for a Customer Rolls Out of Paint in North Charleston

October 12, 2017 Daniel Morley

On Thursday, Boeing rolled the first passenger 787-10 out of the paint shop in North Charleston, S.C. painted in the livery of launch customer, Singapore Airlines. The first 787-10 is expected to be delivered to

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Air France and Vietnam Airlines to Kick off Joint Venture in November

October 12, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Paris-based Air France and Hanoi-based Vietnam Airlines have announced their intention to begin a joint venture for flights between the Vietnamese cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and Paris. The two airlines, both

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Compañía Aeronáutica Uruguaya SA

October 12, 2017 Ashley Magoon

Founded in December of 1936, Uruguayan carrier Compania Aeronautica Uruguaya SA, or CAUSA, was formed by banker Luis J. Supervielle and Colonel Tydeo Larre Borges. For the next 31 years, the airline would play a

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Southwest Airlines Announces Intention to Serve Hawaii Following Years of Speculation

October 12, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

For years now, enthusiasts, frequent fliers, and the airline industry as a whole have been speculating that Southwest Airlines would at some point commence service to Hawaii, the U.S. state located 2,390 miles from California.

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Chaebol Conquest: A Look at Korean Aviation

October 11, 2017 Ian McMurtry

While many western companies have seen the rise of corporate conglomerates since the 1990s, the South Korean market has had a long history of Korean conglomerates, which are locally called chaebols, dominating the market. As

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