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Trip Report: TAP Portugal Retro-Themed Flight from Lisbon to Miami

TAP debuted their first retro aircraft livery in Miami on August 11, 2017 and graciously invited me to take part in the festivities. TAP Fleet Breakdown This retro themed TAP aircraft is part of a new branding effort as the airline is growing at a rapid pace. In July, the airline flew 1.4 million people […]

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Opinion: Airlines Need to Do More to Support Aspiring Pilots

There has been a significant amount of discussion recently on the topic of pilot training, particularly in regard to the cost of training and how aspiring pilots are expected to pay for it. With pilot training potentially costing upwards of £100,000 ($130,000) in the U.K. according to the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), it means […]

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Delta Adds New Service to Lagos from New York-JFK Hub

Beginning March 24, 2018, Delta will add new service between its New York-JFK hub and Lagos, Nigeria. This three-times-weekly service complements the Atlanta-based carrier’s Atlanta to Lagos flight, which operates four-times-weekly. The service is scheduled to operate as follows Delta flight 415 departing JFK at 10:50 p.m. and arriving in Lagos at 2:05 p.m. the […]

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FlightAware: How a Small Start Up Took Off in Less Than a Decade

Technology in relation to the aviation industry has morphed into something that has never previously existed. In just a decade, flight tracking technology has evolved into something that isn’t just seen by controllers and airline employees, but is accessible to the general public to as well. What was once only available to the few is […]

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Condor Airlines Adds Third Flight to Austin

Condor Airlines will be expanding it’s service to Austin, Texas by adding an additional flight to the Texas capital beginning on June 27, 2018. The airline will begin it’s summer seasonal service on May 28, 2018 and flights will run until September 27, 2018. The low-cost German airline chose Austin as it’s first Texas destination […]

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A Visit to Heathrow Tower Ahead of National Aviation Day

It stands 87-metres (285 ft) above the ground and is easily one of the most recognizable air traffic control towers in the world. As far as aviation security goes, it is one of the most secure buildings in the United Kingdom, where access is very restricted and only a select few can visit after prior […]

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When Deals Go Bad: A Tale of Etihad’s Investment Struggles

Air Serbia, Jet Airways, and Air Seychelles are three airlines that almost never go together. They’re not in the same alliance, nor do all three even share a destination. But over the course of the last five years, they have all come together, united by Etihad Airways’ equity alliance. Today, six airlines, in addition to […]

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Saying Goodbye to EVA Air’s Boeing 747

Taipei-based EVA Air is quickly approaching the retirement date and final flight of its Boeing 747-400 aircraft, which was moved from its original retirement date in October to Monday, August 21 back in January of this year. The aircraft has served the airline for over 25 years, covering numerous long haul routes in EVA’s network […]

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Learning to Fly a Seaplane: A Personal Reflection

In the world of aviation, enthusiasts are often seen discussing aircraft that land on concrete runways rather than those that land over water. However, living in a state that has a large coastline, as well as needing to obtain my rating for my job, I wanted to share my story highlighting the process and experience […]

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Lakeshore Express

After the success of SeaPort Airlines in the Pacific Northwest by offering low-cost airfare with an alternative security entrance, investors in the Chicago area plotted to repeat success, but this time in the Rust Belt. Lakeshore Express started operations in 2012 by operating flights between Chicago-Midway to Pellston and Lansing, Michigan. The carrier started with […]

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