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A History of Saratov Airlines Following Devastating Accident near Moscow

February 11, 2018 Andy Nelson

With 2018 still in its infancy and the aviation world still reflecting on a year that suffered no commercial airline fatalities, the wretched news emerging from Russia on Sunday morning brought into sharp focus the

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Aerolineas Argentinas Looks to Strengthen Its International Offering

February 9, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Starting in June, Aerolíneas Argentinas will add three new frequencies to Madrid-Barajas. The usual daily flight departing from Ezeiza International Airport at 23:55 local time will see another flight departing at 12:10 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and

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Airfares May Increase Over Recent Oil Price Uptick

February 8, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In past years, the cost of oil was significantly low and that was a key factor in several decisions the commercial aviation industry has taken. That relative stability is now gone, and the increasing price

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Travel Giant TUI Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX 8

January 30, 2018 Andy Nelson

TUI, the world’s largest tourism company, took delivery of its first 737 MAX 8 earlier this week. The aircraft, registered as OO-MAX, landed in Brussels at 11:02 CET after a flight of just under ten

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U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

January 29, 2018 Parker Davis

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is expected to announce tomorrow an agreement with Doha-based Qatar Airways in an attempt to resolve the ongoing dispute between the three U.S. legacy carriers and the gulf carriers.

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ITC Favors Bombardier and Delta in C Series Dispute

January 26, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In an unexpected and shocking outcome, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted unanimously in favor of Canadian builder Bombardier, stating that the 108-seat CS100 does not represent a threat to the sales of Boeing’s 737-700.

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Norwegian Sets New Time Record in New York to London Route by a Subsonic Aircraft

January 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Low-cost airline Norwegian has set a new record time for the fastest ever transatlantic flight by a subsonic passenger aircraft this week for the route between New York and London, using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Norwegian

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Kenya Airways Celebrates First Steps of Nairobi to New York Flight

January 12, 2018 Parker Davis

On Thursday, Kenya Airways began selling tickets for its new flight from its main hub in Nairobi to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. The route, which is set to commence on Oct. 28, would

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United Announces Addition of Eight New Routes

January 8, 2018 Ashley Magoon

On Monday, United Airlines announced that it would launch new flights to eight destinations from six of its hubs. “We are excited to begin the new year by adding eight new flights as we continue

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How Congress Is Trying to Bring More Women Into Aviation

January 4, 2018 Parker Davis

In a bipartisan effort to create more opportunities for women in the aviation industry, Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), are cosponsoring a bill called the Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act. The

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British Airways Applies for Additional Wet Lease Aircraft from Qatar Airways

January 2, 2018 Andy Nelson

British Airways has submitted yet another application to wet lease six Qatar Airways Airbus A320s. The application is for aircraft to be used from February to April, with British Airways citing “exceptional needs to enable

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Strong Growth in Indian Domestic Market Fuels Airline Fleet Expansions

December 26, 2017 Andy Nelson

The burgeoning Indian aviation industry is forecast to grow significantly over the next ten years, with Indian airlines expected to add over 900 aircraft to their fleets, according to Indian media outlet Firstpost. The growth

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U.K. Airports Report Strong November Numbers Amid December Weather Chaos

December 12, 2017 Andy Nelson

In a week which has seen numerous closures and cancellations due to adverse weather conditions, many U.K. airports will welcome the news of record passenger numbers for the month of November. The country’s largest airports, London’s

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Malaysia Continues Revitalization with New A350 Routes

December 11, 2017 Parker Davis

On Sunday, Malaysia Airlines added new routes to their future Airbus A350 network. According to AirlineRoute, Malaysia will be using their new A350 on flights to Tokyo and Auckland from their hub in Kuala Lumpur.

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Flying in the Cheer: The 12th Year of American Airlines’ Snowball Express

December 9, 2017 Parker Davis

The scene at gate C2 on Saturday was one out of a movie. Hundreds of volunteers, veterans, soldiers, American Airlines employees, and media crowded around the end of the jet bridge, anxiously awaiting the arrival

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Atlanta Airport Encounters Snowstorm, Faces Flight Delays and Cancellations

December 9, 2017 Daniel Morley

A rare southern snowstorm has crippled the world’s busiest airport, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expecting up to six inches of snow by Saturday morning. The snow was initially expected to be only between one

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Betting on the Future: Boom Supersonic Gets a New Investor

December 6, 2017 Parker Davis

Imagine if the Concorde took to the skies again. The iconic Concorde, except smaller, faster and able to traverse entire continents and oceans in a matter of a couple of hours. The next aircraft of the

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U.S. Approval Granted for Delta Air Lines and Korean Air Joint Venture

November 20, 2017 Andy Nelson

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transport (DOT) granted approval to the proposed joint venture between Delta Air Lines and the South Korean flag carrier Korean Air. The deal, originally struck on June 23, is

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Hawaiian Airlines CEO Since 2005 to Retire in March 2018

November 19, 2017 Daniel Morley

On Thursday, Hawaiian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Mark Dunkerley announced he would retire from the airline in March. Dunkerley has been CEO of Hawaiian since 2005 and is one of the longest-tenured airline CEOs in

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Highlights from Day Two at the Dubai Airshow

November 14, 2017 Andy Nelson

Emirates Emirates continued to make headlines at the Dubai Airshow on Monday by raising doubts over its plans to continue expanding its Airbus A380 fleet. The Dubai-based carrier declared that it wants guarantees from Airbus

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A History of Saratov Airlines Following Devastating Accident near Moscow

Aerolineas Argentinas Looks to Strengthen Its International Offering

Airfares May Increase Over Recent Oil Price Uptick

Travel Giant TUI Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX 8

U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

ITC Favors Bombardier and Delta in C Series Dispute

Norwegian Sets New Time Record in New York to London Route by a Subsonic Aircraft

Kenya Airways Celebrates First Steps of Nairobi to New York Flight

United Announces Addition of Eight New Routes

How Congress Is Trying to Bring More Women Into Aviation

British Airways Applies for Additional Wet Lease Aircraft from Qatar Airways

Strong Growth in Indian Domestic Market Fuels Airline Fleet Expansions

U.K. Airports Report Strong November Numbers Amid December Weather Chaos

Malaysia Continues Revitalization with New A350 Routes

Flying in the Cheer: The 12th Year of American Airlines’ Snowball Express

Atlanta Airport Encounters Snowstorm, Faces Flight Delays and Cancellations

Betting on the Future: Boom Supersonic Gets a New Investor

U.S. Approval Granted for Delta Air Lines and Korean Air Joint Venture

Hawaiian Airlines CEO Since 2005 to Retire in March 2018

Highlights from Day Two at the Dubai Airshow

The Next Chapter in the “Guide” Animal Saga

Delta’s Refurbished 777 is a Win For Passengers

Opinion: Airlines are Failing to Properly Utilize Big Data

WestJet Encore Celebrates its Five-Year Anniversary

Unlikely Allies Join Forces to Demand Action on European ATC Strikes