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American Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX 8 Aircraft

September 28, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Fort Worth-based American Airlines is taking delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 today. In July, the aircraft was on the final assembly line at Boeing’s plant in Renton, Washington, and now that flight

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: JetsGo

September 28, 2017 Ian McMurtry

With the Canadian market reeling from the loss of Canada 3000 Airlines and Canadian Airlines in 2001, entrepreneur Michel Leblanc wanted to start a new low-cost carrier to compete with Air Canada and WestJet. Leblanc,

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United Will Operate a 747 Farewell Tour to Its Major Hubs in October

September 28, 2017 Ryan Ewing

United is giving employees and retirees one last chance to say goodbye to the 747. Beginning on October 12, the Chicago-based airline will operate a series of 747 flights around their hubs to celebrate the

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U.S. Airlines Bring Relief Supplies, Evacuate Passengers in San Juan

September 27, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

At 6:54 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday, United Airlines flight 2757 took off from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico. When the Boeing 777-300ER touched down at 12:14 p.m. local time,

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Photos: JetBlue Goes Green With a Refreshed NY Jets Special Paint Scheme

September 27, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

At a tailgate themed event, JetBlue revealed a refreshed livery design made specially for the New York Jets. JetBlue became the official airline of the New York Jets back in 2009, and in 2010 revealed

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Singapore’s President Urges Local Airlines to Continue Improving

September 27, 2017 Parker Davis

Singapore Airlines can trace its origins back to 1947, when Malayan Airways Limited was incorporated by a Great Britain-based transportation company, along with a pair of southeast Asian steamship companies. What would eventually became Malaysian

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Qatar Airways Orders More 777-300ERs, Outlines Future Cargo Plans

September 26, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

At the Boeing Everett Delivery Center on Monday, Qatar Airways received its first of two Boeing 747-8F freighter aircraft. The delivery ceremony was attended by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al

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Air France Announces More Details for Joon

September 26, 2017 Jace Moseley

On Sept. 25, Air France provided more details on Joon, its new airline targeting millennial customers. Set to launch Dec. 1, Joon is being sold as a new, hip airline for the next generation of

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Ryanair Continues to Struggle With Labor and Flight Cancellation Issues

September 25, 2017 Hemal Gosai

Ryanair has had a rough several weeks to say the least, driven by continued flight cancellations and a possible pilot strike for the airline. In short summary, the airline recently learned that it will not

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Mokulele Airlines Announces Changes to Southern California Operations

September 24, 2017 Daniel Morley

Mokulele Airlines has announced a change to their southern California operations, as the airline will be making a switch in Los Angeles airports for its route to Santa Maria. Currently, the Hawaii-based carrier operates two

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The JetBlue LaGuardia to Boston Shuttle: One Year Later

September 23, 2017 Thomas Pallini

On October 31, 2016, JetBlue Airways began flying from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to its hub at Boston’s Logan International Airport on its 100-seat Embraer 190 aircraft. This route, less than an hour’s flying time with

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La Compagnie Announces All Business Class A321neo Order

September 22, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

French boutique airline La Compagnie became the first airline to order two Airbus A321neo aircraft in an all business class configuration on Thursday. The Le Bourget-based carrier believes that by choosing the A321neo to join

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Boeing Lands Large Dreamliner Order From Turkish Airlines

September 22, 2017 Matthew Garcia

Boeing and Turkish Airlines have jointly announced an order for 40 787-9 Dreamliners. The new order has a bill totaled at nearly $11 billion. “The 787 Dreamliner is the most technologically advanced airplane in the

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Mexico City International Airport: Dealing With the Earthquake Aftermath

September 21, 2017 Parker Davis

More than 200 lives were lost and hundreds of millions of dollars in damage was done on Tuesday after an earthquake struck Mexico City. The earthquake also shook the airline industry as dozens of flights

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Flight West Airlines

September 21, 2017 Ashley Magoon

Founded in May 1987, Australian carrier Flight West Airlines took to the skies above Brisbane to begin their impact on a variety of small cities across the country. The airline lasted a brief 14 years

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Kearney, Nebraska to Receive New Service From SkyWest

September 20, 2017 Matthew Garcia

The Kearney, Neb. City Council has unanimously voted SkyWest Airlines has the next carrier for Kearney. City council members voted 5-0 for SkyWest, the winner out of seven bids from other regional carriers. The council

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Dubai International Airport During Sunrise: A Drive Around the Airfield

September 20, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Dubai International (DXB) has always had a special place in my heart. Some of my first memories as a child have taken place while flying through Dubai. But back then, it was a completely different

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A Queen’s Goodbye: Ferrying a Boeing 747 to Its Final Resting Place

September 19, 2017 Guest Author

Halfway over the Pacific, I’m sitting in seat 6A, which is not the normal seat for me. Usually I’m on the upper deck, front row, right seat, monitoring the systems and instruments of this Boeing

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Opinion: The Boeing 737 MAX’s Rise to Operating Trans-Atlantic Flights

September 19, 2017 Jace Moseley

The Boeing 737 MAX is seen by many as the future of the narrowbody market, along with Airbus’ A320neo family. However, it seems that the MAX may be filling a different role: nonstop trans-Atlantic flights.

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Final Goodbyes to America’s Queen Of the Skies: Delta Starts Bidding Farewell to 747 Fleet

September 19, 2017 Joshua Drabble

With its iconic Boeing 747 fleet due for retirement by the end of the year, Delta has started its farewells to the Queen of the Skies with a series of touching tributes as the aircraft

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American Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX 8 Aircraft

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: JetsGo

United Will Operate a 747 Farewell Tour to Its Major Hubs in October

U.S. Airlines Bring Relief Supplies, Evacuate Passengers in San Juan

Photos: JetBlue Goes Green With a Refreshed NY Jets Special Paint Scheme

Singapore’s President Urges Local Airlines to Continue Improving

Qatar Airways Orders More 777-300ERs, Outlines Future Cargo Plans

Air France Announces More Details for Joon

Ryanair Continues to Struggle With Labor and Flight Cancellation Issues

Mokulele Airlines Announces Changes to Southern California Operations

The JetBlue LaGuardia to Boston Shuttle: One Year Later

La Compagnie Announces All Business Class A321neo Order

Boeing Lands Large Dreamliner Order From Turkish Airlines

Mexico City International Airport: Dealing With the Earthquake Aftermath

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Flight West Airlines

Kearney, Nebraska to Receive New Service From SkyWest

Dubai International Airport During Sunrise: A Drive Around the Airfield

A Queen’s Goodbye: Ferrying a Boeing 747 to Its Final Resting Place

Opinion: The Boeing 737 MAX’s Rise to Operating Trans-Atlantic Flights

Final Goodbyes to America’s Queen Of the Skies: Delta Starts Bidding Farewell to 747 Fleet

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

Qantas Celebrates Delivery of First 787

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

Ethiopian Airlines: A Bright Future for a Growing Airline

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