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Burlingame-based Virgin America plans to take delivery of their first A321neo by May 2017. The airline has a total of 10 of the newest Airbus narrowbody aircraft currently on order, with all deliveries expected to be complete by the third quarter of 2018.  While the Virgin America fleet has consisted of Airbus A319s and A320s, […]

Today, Air Canada announced a new livery along with an overhaul of their brand. The event occurred simultaneously in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Along with a new paint scheme, the airline introduced new uniforms for their employees as well as a new menu and wine selection. Three aircraft were painted in the new livery, a […]

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” reads a historic quote stemming from Charles Dickens’ famous novel, A Tale of Two Cities, that applies in many respects to the fate of Boeing’s iconic 747. While the aircraft’s retirement will serve as a milestone for both Delta and United by opening new doors to […]

A video is said to have a lot of meaning. Depending on the audience, it can invoke senses of pride, joy, knowledge, etc. A lot of effort is put into making a video, as there is only so much you can convey and describe in a limited time period. To do this, airlines have to […]

In 1994, the holding company for Mesaba Airlines, AirTran Corporation, purchased a start-up carrier called Conquest Sun. Conquest Sun was formed from former Eastern employees and operated with Boeing 737-200 aircraft. After the purchase, the airline was renamed to AirTran Airways, and their headquarters was moved from Minnesota to Orlando. In the first year, the […]

Have you ever wondered how your luggage is sorted and sent to the correct aircraft after you drop it off at the counter? Have you ever considered the amount of thought and effort that is put in to keep airliners safe? PBS and BBC have joined forces to create CITY IN THE SKY, a three-part […]

Around 7:30 a.m. local time on Monday, Qatar Airways flight 920 arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, making a historic milestone for the carrier and the city. At 17 hours and 30 minutes, the new Doha to Auckland route is the world’s longest. The new route will operate seven times per week operated by a Boeing […]

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) announced over the weekend that they have retained the title of world’s busiest airport in terms of passenger numbers. The airport moved more than 104 million passengers in 2016, a 2.6 percent increase over 2015. They kept the title as Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) came in second place again, with unconfirmed […]

A photo is a thousand words. An aviation photo can serve as a testament to the essence and magic of flight while also telling a story. Each week, the AirlineGeeks team compiles five aviation photos that tell a story and capture the uniqueness of flight. Aviation photographer Artem Kashirin (@artemairplane) captured this photo of RwandAir’s […]

The European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) approach to safety promotion was fully revamped in 2015. For every year since the agency has reviewed and improved its strategic plan. With the release of the Rulemaking and Safety Promotion Program 2017, for the first time, efficiency is made measurable in comparison to the baseline of 2015. Where the […]