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Icelandair Boeing 737 MAX 8 Launch Delayed Indefinitely

April 11, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The launch of Icelandair’s long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft has been delayed indefinitely following a series of delays by the airline this past week. The aircraft was supposed to make its debut performance for

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American Orders 47 New Dreamliner Aircraft, Defers MAX Orders

April 6, 2018 Jace Moseley

American Airlines and Boeing announced an order for 47 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Friday evening. This most recent order by American will more than double the fleet of Dreamliners that the Fort Worth-based airline

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Jet Airways and Boeing Announce Additional 737 MAX Order

April 4, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Boeing and Jet Airways jointly announced an order for 75 new 737 MAX aircraft on Wednesday. Neither Boeing nor Jet Airways specified which variant of the MAX family has been ordered. “Our new order for

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Boeing Delivers First Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft to Thai Lion Air

March 21, 2018 Thomas Pallini

This week marks another first for Boeing as the aircraft manufacturer delivered its first Boeing 737 MAX 9 to the model’s launch customer, Thai Lion Air. Boeing held a delivery ceremony on Wednesday in Seattle at the

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Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Norwegian Air International

March 20, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Since the introduction of numerous low-cost airlines to the transatlantic market, access to Europe has never been easier or cheaper. New fuel-efficient aircraft and low-cost business models have allowed for increased competition among low-cost carriers,

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Boeing’s Newest MAX Variant Takes to the Skies for the First Time

March 17, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The smallest variant of Boeing’s 737 MAX family, the 737 MAX 7, earned its wings on Friday as it successfully took to the skies for the first time. The newest MAX aircraft departed Renton Field

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Trip Report: Flying One of the Few Classic Boeing 737s on Cayman Airways

March 10, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Laid-back Caribbean carrier Cayman Airways is one of the few operators to still fly the classic 737 series. With three of the aircraft in their current fleet of six aircraft, the Classics play a large

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Icelandair Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX 8: TF-ICE

February 28, 2018 Thomas Pallini

In an exciting day for Boeing, the aircraft manufacturing giant has delivered yet another Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on Wednesday at Boeing Field, this time to Icelandair. A largely-followed delivery among aviation enthusiasts eager

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Aeromexico Receives First Boeing 737 MAX 8

February 28, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Aeromexico joined the ever-growing fraternity of airlines around the world that have received their first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The long-awaited delivery comes six years after the airline placed the order for the MAX in

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Icelandair’s First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Emerges at Boeing Field

February 24, 2018 Thomas Pallini

All eyes at Boeing Field were on Icelandair last week as their first Boeing 737 MAX 8 made its initial appearances in the airline’s livery. Previously, the newest aircraft for the Icelandic airline was only recognizable

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Norwegian Air Shuttle Takes Delivery of Its Final Boeing 737-800

February 21, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Norwegian Air Shuttle took delivery of its 100th direct-buy Boeing 737-800 aircraft today, the last of this aircraft type in its fleet. From now on, all 737 deliveries will be of the MAX 8 variant, which

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United Airlines Announces Start Date for Boeing 737 MAX 9

February 19, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Just three days after the aircraft was cleared for commercial operations by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), United Airlines announced its initial routes for the carrier’s newest single-aisle addition, the Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.

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What It’s Like to Fly Onboard Southwest’s New Boeing 737 MAX 8

October 2, 2017 Joe Pesek

“My name is Gary Kelly, and I am an employee here at Southwest Airlines.” This was the unique start that Southwest’s CEO, Gary Kelly, had to say when his team opened the door for the

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A Success: The Boeing 737 MAX 9 Completes Maiden Flight in Washington State

April 14, 2017 Ashley Magoon

On Thursday, Boeing’s new 737 MAX 9 aircraft took to the skies for its first flight. Departing Renton Municipal Airport at 10:52 a.m., the newest addition to the MAX family departed for a two hour

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

March 20, 2017 Ashley Magoon

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

Icelandair Boeing 737 MAX 8 Launch Delayed Indefinitely

American Orders 47 New Dreamliner Aircraft, Defers MAX Orders

Jet Airways and Boeing Announce Additional 737 MAX Order

Boeing Delivers First Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft to Thai Lion Air

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Norwegian Air International

Boeing’s Newest MAX Variant Takes to the Skies for the First Time

Trip Report: Flying One of the Few Classic Boeing 737s on Cayman Airways

Icelandair Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX 8: TF-ICE

Aeromexico Receives First Boeing 737 MAX 8

Icelandair’s First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Emerges at Boeing Field

Norwegian Air Shuttle Takes Delivery of Its Final Boeing 737-800

United Airlines Announces Start Date for Boeing 737 MAX 9

What It’s Like to Fly Onboard Southwest’s New Boeing 737 MAX 8

A Success: The Boeing 737 MAX 9 Completes Maiden Flight in Washington State

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

Popular CFM56-7B Engine Under FAA Scrutiny After Recent Onboard Fatality

TAP Air Portugal Plans to Fly from Lisbon to Buenos Aires

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Oasis Hong Kong

From Screen to Scheme: A Look at Movie, TV Show, and Airline Sponsorships

Hawaiian Airlines Introduces Hawaiian Announcements Onboard Flights