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Boom and The Hopeful Future for Supersonic Commercial Flight

The Concorde was the jet-airliner of its time, with the ability to travel twice the speed of sound (Mach 2.0), a higher than normal (60,000 feet), and seating for 92-128 passengers. The Concorde first entered into service in 1976 and remained in the air until 2003. Meaning “harmony” or “union,” the aircraft demonstrated a joint Anglo-French […]

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Emirates Adds Three New Airbus A380 Destinations in One Day

Emirates announced three new Airbus A380 destinations on Sunday by making a return to Tokyo-Narita and by becoming the first A380 operator to fly into South America and North Africa. The A380 will be replacing the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that Emirates initially used to operate the routes. The Dubai-based carrier also confirmed that the A380 […]

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Blue Air: A Romanian-Scouse Gift

On Friday, Romanian carrier Blue Air launched its latest European base from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) featuring celebrations and a familiarization flight for guests and the media. Liverpool will be Blue Air’s eighth established base and will house one of the airline’s 189-seater Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a sporting livery for the city. The livery recognizes […]

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No Electronics In The Cabin: What Now?

Earlier this week, the United States announced a ban on carrying on large electronics while onboard flights from 10 cities in the Middle East and Africa. These cities include the main hubs of Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Saudi, among others. Later in the week, the United Kingdom announced a similar, yet somewhat less restrictive, plan that includes […]

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Britt Airways

Headquartered in Terre Haute, Ind., Britt Airways established operations in 1964, and for over three decades, lived primarily off of codeshare partnerships while serving numerous cities in Indiana and several surrounding states. Throughout their history, the airline flew a vast variety of aircraft. Initially starting out with the Beechcraft 99 in 1971, their fleet would […]

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Alaska to Phase Out Virgin America Brand

Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday that they will likely retire the Virgin America brand by 2019, instead opting to give the fused airline Alaska’s name, logo, and livery. This announcement puts to rest much speculation about whether Alaska would keep the Virgin brand around. The airline ensured customers, however, that some of Virgin America’s signature features […]

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Southwest Airlines Initiates $800 Million Modernization Plan

Beginning in May, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will be replacing paper tickets with electronic tickets. Additionally, the airline will be saying goodbye to its outdated, yet charming “tube system” used by ramp personnel to communicate key information. These changes are expected to come as a part of the $800 million modernization effort to replace its antiquated […]

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The Competition for Taiwan: China Airlines vs. EVA Air

Taiwan, known by its official title of the Republic of China, has gone through a period of rapid economic growth since the 1960s. While it may not be a member of the United Nations, it has grown to become a gateway to neighboring China as well as other major countries in Asia. Two major carriers, China Airlines and […]

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US and UK Ban Large Electronic Devices inside Cabins from Middle East and North Africa: What You Need to Know

On Tuesday, both the U.S. and U.K. announced changes to security procedures regarding electronic devices in the cabin of flights originating from certain countries. This is expected to affect numerous passengers. Here’s what travelers need to know: The US Ban The U.S. Government has announced that airlines flying non-stop to the United States from certain […]

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How to Catch a Ride on Southwest’s New 737 MAX 8

According to RoutesOnline, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has announced scheduled routes for their brand new 737 MAX 8 aircraft, which will enter service starting on Oct. 1, 2017.  The inaugural flight, operated as WN1, will depart Dallas Love Field and arrive at Houston Hobby Airport before continuing to San Antonio as WN2, and back to Dallas […]

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