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Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Embraer Wins Major Orders at Farnborough

July 18, 2018 Jace Moseley

Embraer has proven to be one of the big winners at this years Farnborough International Airshow, bringing home a slew of orders for its aircraft, both old and new. While many expected the E190-E2 to

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Saying Goodbye to America’s Most Iconic Inflight Snack

July 14, 2018 Parker Davis

In 1971, the first Southwest flight took off from Dallas Love Field, with the airline beginning to operate two daily flights, from Dallas Love Field to Houston Intercontinental Airport and San Antonio International. Pulling from

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Changes Coming to United’s Ultra-Long-Haul Route Network

July 1, 2018 Parker Davis

In January of 2016, Chicago-based United announced they would launch a flight from their hub in San Francisco across the Pacific to the small Asian nation of Singapore. The route came as a surprise to

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Aeroméxico Offers Discount Trips to Seoul to Celebrate World Cup Success

June 29, 2018 Andy Nelson

The Mexican national carrier, Aeroméxico, is offering a 20 percent discount on flights to South Korean capital Seoul after their national team sensationally saved their blushes at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, on Wednesday.

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Norwegian Continues Staggering Growth with Tampa Flight Announcement

June 26, 2018 Parker Davis

Norwegian Airlines announced Sunday it will launch twice-weekly flights between its transatlantic hub at London Gatwick and Florida’s Tampa International Airport on Oct. 31, 2018. The flight will be operated on Wednesdays and Saturdays with

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The Next Chapter in the “Guide” Animal Saga

June 24, 2018 Parker Davis

Early last year, I wrote an article on the problem airlines have had responding to passengers bringing animals into the cabin under the guise that they are there for emotional support. In the article, I

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Unlikely Allies Join Forces to Demand Action on European ATC Strikes

June 22, 2018 Andy Nelson

The bosses of two of Europe’s most prominent airline operators have united in their intent to submit a complaint to the European Commission in Brussels over air traffic control (ATC) strikes, which they claim are

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Etihad Reduces Losses for 2017 to $1.5 Billion

June 15, 2018 Andy Nelson

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced it is still operating at a loss for 2017, following on from a troubled 2016 which saw the airline post a deficit of $1.95 billion. The company cites increased

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Qantas Looking to Stretch Route Network Even Further by 2022

June 10, 2018 Parker Davis

Earlier this year, Qantas broke a boundary the pioneers of Australian aviation would have never dreamed when the airline was founded in the mid-20th century. In March, the carrier’s Boeing 787-9 made history, flying non-stop

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South African Airways to Begin Restructuring to Combat Financial Woes

June 8, 2018 Andy Nelson

South African Airways (SAA) CEO Vuyani Jaraya has admitted that “tough decisions” are required in order to save the continent’s largest carrier from financial ruin. On the verge of collapse, Jaraya indicated a streamlining of the

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Air China and Air Canada Sign Joint Venture as Chinese Carrier Expands North American Presence

June 7, 2018 Jace Moseley

Wednesday marked the start of a new joint venture between Air China and Air Canada, two national carriers on opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean. The signing took place in Beijing, Air China’s home base, and

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Saratov Airlines Ordered to Cease Operations in Wake of Fatal Crash

June 1, 2018 Andy Nelson

Russian regional carrier Saratov Airlines, the airline involved in February’s fatal accident outside Moscow which resulted in the deaths of 71 people, has been ordered to cease operations by the Russian Transport Ministry due to

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Alaska and Southwest Win J.D. Power Awards

June 1, 2018 Jace Moseley

Alaska Airlines won the J.D. Power award as the highest ranked airline in customer satisfaction in North America for the 11th year in a row. The airline ranked highest among traditional carriers according to the

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Aviation Safety Expert Presents Theory for MH370 Disappearance

May 27, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

The disappearance of Malaysia Airline flight MH370 on March 8, 2014 is one of aviation history‘s greatest mysteries — and one Canadian expert Larry Vance believes to have solved it. The Boeing 777-200ER disappeared from

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Dallas/Fort Worth to Keflavik: Classic Competition and Hometown Pride

May 27, 2018 Parker Davis

In the evening of May 24, a bright purple Airbus A330-300 touched down at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The aircraft, registered TF-WOW, is one of two of the type flying for Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW

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How a Pilot Shortage Has Slowly Been Affecting Emirates

May 20, 2018 Parker Davis

In early April, Emirates President Sir Tim Clark held a press conference in Hamburg, Germany. This was just a few days after the airline had announced they would be cutting flights to their destinations in

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What to Expect After the UAE-U.S. Open Skies Deal

May 13, 2018 Parker Davis

On Friday, American and Emirati officials quietly signed a deal that should help end the battle that has been going on for years between airlines over the freedom of the skies. In a private meeting

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Struggling South African Airways to Receive $400 Million Capital Injection

May 11, 2018 Andy Nelson

The South African government has promised another sizeable cash injection to its ailing national carrier to assist with “urgent financial obligations,” it was announced on Thursday. The latest 5 billion rand ($400 million) boost will mean that

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Frontier Adds Another Batch of New Routes

May 9, 2018 Jace Moseley

Frontier announced that they would be expanding their route map with the addition of two new cities to their list of destinations. The two new cities will be Norfolk and Wichita. The route announcement also

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Lufthansa Group Announces New Aircraft Order

May 8, 2018 Jace Moseley

The Lufthansa Group announced that it would be placing an order for up to 16 additional aircraft, as approved by the Supervisory Board. Deliveries are planned until 2022 for the order that is valued at

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Embraer Wins Major Orders at Farnborough

Saying Goodbye to America’s Most Iconic Inflight Snack

Changes Coming to United’s Ultra-Long-Haul Route Network

Aeroméxico Offers Discount Trips to Seoul to Celebrate World Cup Success

Norwegian Continues Staggering Growth with Tampa Flight Announcement

The Next Chapter in the “Guide” Animal Saga

Unlikely Allies Join Forces to Demand Action on European ATC Strikes

Etihad Reduces Losses for 2017 to $1.5 Billion

Qantas Looking to Stretch Route Network Even Further by 2022

South African Airways to Begin Restructuring to Combat Financial Woes

Air China and Air Canada Sign Joint Venture as Chinese Carrier Expands North American Presence

Saratov Airlines Ordered to Cease Operations in Wake of Fatal Crash

Alaska and Southwest Win J.D. Power Awards

Aviation Safety Expert Presents Theory for MH370 Disappearance

Dallas/Fort Worth to Keflavik: Classic Competition and Hometown Pride

How a Pilot Shortage Has Slowly Been Affecting Emirates

What to Expect After the UAE-U.S. Open Skies Deal

Struggling South African Airways to Receive $400 Million Capital Injection

Frontier Adds Another Batch of New Routes

Lufthansa Group Announces New Aircraft Order

Aer Lingus Reintroduces Business Class on Key European Short-Haul Routes

WOW Air to Retire Widebody Aircraft, Reduce Long-Haul Operations

United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training

Here Comes the Sun: Inside Sun Country’s Transition to a Low-Cost Carrier

TAP Air Portugal Announces Service to San Francisco Starting in June