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November 6, 2018 11:00 am ET -
The Abating Airbus: The A310 Fades into History
“The sequel is never a good as the original.” It’s a phrase often associated with TV or movies but the same could be said for Airbus Industries aircraft. Coming off the success of the A300, the Airbus A310 was supposed…
March 9, 2018 12:00 pm ET -
Whiteout: How Basic Logos and White Color Palettes Dominate All…
Last month, the German carrier Lufthansa announced their new livery, facing large backlash as their iconic blue and yellow livery would see the yellow dropped. In doing this, Lufthansa joined the long list of carriers that have opted for a…
November 17, 2017 12:00 pm ET -
Creating a Younger World On-Time: FedEx’s Fleet Overhaul
With the recent retirement of many popular aircraft, such as the Boeing 747 from U.S. commercial fleets and Fokker 70 from KLM, many overlook the non-passenger airline side of the industry. FedEx Express, a cargo airline based in Memphis, rapidly…
November 9, 2017 10:00 am ET -
FedEx Agrees to Purchase 50 ATR 72-600Fs
On Wednesday, cargo airline FedEx Express announced that it has placed a firm order with French aircraft manufacturer Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) for 30 ATR 72-600Fs, with options to purchase an additional 20. While the ATR 72-600F has not…