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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

News

A Look Inside American’s New Flagship Experience at Chicago O’hare

September 12, 2017 Guest Author

On Tuesday evening , American Airlines held an event celebrating the opening of their new Flagship Lounge at Chicago O’Hare (ORD). While the lounge doesn’t open until 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2017, this event

Planes

Hong Kong Airlines Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-900XWB, Continues Drive for North American Growth

September 4, 2017 Jace Moseley

On Sept. 1, Hong Kong Airlines took delivery of their first Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft. The delivery is the first of four for the airline via AerCap Holdings, a leasing company. The airline is expecting a

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Photos: Southwest’s 737 MAX 8 Arrives at Dallas Love Field

August 30, 2017 Ashley Magoon

As of Tuesday afternoon, Southwest became the first airline in the U.S. to take delivery of the 737 MAX 8. According to the airline, they will begin working to get the aircraft on schedule for

Airlines

Win a Free Seat Onboard Star MegaDo’s ‘Party’ Flight Between Vienna, Brussels, and Palma de Mallorca on September 21

August 29, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Join MegaDo and AirlineGeeks for an exclusive opportunity to see behind-the-scenes at Vienna and Brussels airports while also being onboard a charter flight between Vienna, Brussels, and Palma de Mallorca from September 19-22, 2017. If you

News

How Virgin America Disappeared From LaGuardia Overnight

August 27, 2017 Ryan Ewing

The Virgin America and Alaska Airlines acquisition is well underway, and it is beginning to resonate around the combined airline’s system. Perhaps one of the most noticeable changes occurred Saturday night at New York’s LaGuardia airport

Airlines

The Importance of PRASM: What Is It and Why Is It So Critical for U.S. Airlines

August 25, 2017 Hemal Gosai

Passenger Revenue per Available Seat Mile (PRASM) is a term thrown around the airline industry often. It’s a division of passenger revenue by available seat miles. The question of its importance has caused a divide

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EVA Air Celebrates Boeing 747 Legacy, Unveils New Uniforms

August 25, 2017 Guest Author

For decades, the Boeing 747-400 has been the backbone of fleets around the globe, including EVA Air. As more advance technology and fuel efficient aircraft come into play, EVA’s last Boeing 747-400 passenger jumbo jet

Planes

Learning to Fly a Seaplane: A Personal Reflection

August 17, 2017 Daniel Morley

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

Opinions

Opinion: There Is Hope on the Horizon for the Iconic Boeing 747

August 13, 2017 Joshua Drabble

In a week which saw further Boeing 747 retirements as airlines continue to modernize their fleets, it continues to look like the Queen of the Skies’ days are ever more numbered. This icon of aviation

Planes

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Draws Massive Airplane Routing Over the U.S.

August 3, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

A couple of Boeing test pilots decided to put their artist hat on Wednesday night as they worked to draw a 787 design over the continental U.S. The flight from Boeing Field to Boeing Field

Routes

United Announces Seasonal Service Between Denver and London

July 26, 2017 Parker Davis

In celebration of 80 years of flying to the Mile High City, United Airlines on Wednesday announced a seasonal service between the carrier’s hub in Denver and London’s Heathrow Airport. The route, which is still

Planes

El Al Debuts First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner With Full Paint Scheme

July 25, 2017 Ryan Ewing

El Al’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner made its livery debut on Tuesday at Paine Field after a short flight from the paint shop in Portland. The aircraft, 4X-EDA, arrived in Everett, Wash. with a full

Planes

The Fading Dutchmen: What’s Left of the Fokker 100/70s

July 8, 2017 Ian McMurtry

The Fokker Aircraft Corporation launched their last great aircraft in the mid-1980s with the creation of the narrow body Fokker 100 and eventual baby version with the Fokker 70. While the aircraft wasn’t the most

Trip Reports

Taking a Ride Onboard the World’s First Revenue A321neo Flight

June 7, 2017 Guest Author

The morning of a much-anticipated trip is always the best. Anticipation is at its zenith, excitement is at full throttle, and all an avgeek like myself can do is countdown the minutes until it is

Planes

Boom and The Hopeful Future for Supersonic Commercial Flight

March 27, 2017 Samuel Chen

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

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Photos: Taking a Ride Onboard United’s Brand New Boeing 777-300ER

February 14, 2017 Alex Navitsky

Yesterday AirlineGeeks.com had the chance to attend a preview flight of the new United 777-300ER aircraft featuring the carrier’s new Polaris business class seat. We were able to test out the whole experience from the

Airlines

Celebrating the End of An Era and the Beginning of a New Hotel at JFK

October 21, 2015 Malick Mercier

On Sunday, October 18, 2015, individuals of varying backgrounds hiked out to John F. Kennedy International Airport to celebrate a moment in aviation history. This moment being the last opening of the TWA Flight Center

Airlines

A Pilot Explains Hail and How It Can Effect An Aircraft

August 11, 2015 Guest Author

So who flies into a hail storm? The short answer is nobody does this on purpose. This past Friday, a Delta A320 (flight 1889) with 125 passengers and five crew was enroute from Boston to

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Checking Out the Rebranded Southwest

March 28, 2015 Ian McMurtry

With the AirTran integration complete, Southwest has turned its attention to the rebranding of its fleet as the wordless “canyon blue” Boeing 737s will fade into the new “billboard” Southwest paint job. While some of

Flight

Dubai International Airport During Sunrise: A Drive Around the Airfield

A Look Inside American’s New Flagship Experience at Chicago O’hare

Hong Kong Airlines Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-900XWB, Continues Drive for North American Growth

Photos: Southwest’s 737 MAX 8 Arrives at Dallas Love Field

Win a Free Seat Onboard Star MegaDo’s ‘Party’ Flight Between Vienna, Brussels, and Palma de Mallorca on September 21

How Virgin America Disappeared From LaGuardia Overnight

The Importance of PRASM: What Is It and Why Is It So Critical for U.S. Airlines

EVA Air Celebrates Boeing 747 Legacy, Unveils New Uniforms

Learning to Fly a Seaplane: A Personal Reflection

Opinion: There Is Hope on the Horizon for the Iconic Boeing 747

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Draws Massive Airplane Routing Over the U.S.

United Announces Seasonal Service Between Denver and London

El Al Debuts First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner With Full Paint Scheme

The Fading Dutchmen: What’s Left of the Fokker 100/70s

Taking a Ride Onboard the World’s First Revenue A321neo Flight

Boom and The Hopeful Future for Supersonic Commercial Flight

Photos: Taking a Ride Onboard United’s Brand New Boeing 777-300ER

Celebrating the End of An Era and the Beginning of a New Hotel at JFK

A Pilot Explains Hail and How It Can Effect An Aircraft

Checking Out the Rebranded Southwest

Going Out With A Stunt: Air Berlin’s Last Transatlantic Flight

Delta Remains Committed to C Series Order Despite Recent Tensions

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano

Airbus A330neo Takes First Flight in Toulouse

Alaska Bids Farewell to Beloved 737-400 Combi Fleet