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Analysis: Qatar’s Aircraft Shortage is Causing Growing Pains

October 15, 2018 Parker Davis

Qatar Airways continues to face struggles hampering their ambitious growth plans. In mid-2017, four countries suddenly cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, announcing all travel into and out of Qatar would be shut down indefinitely. Bahrain, Egypt,

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50 Years Later: The Queen of the Skies’ Reign is Not Over

September 30, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Sept. 30 1968, a new era began and is still around, as a nostalgic landmark of what the commercial aviation industry has been, and will never be again. On a day like today 50

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China Southern Plans to Have 1,000 Aircraft by 2020

September 24, 2018 Will Lee

According to Routes Online, China Southern Airlines plans to expand its fleet to 1,000 jets by 2020, and 2,000 aircraft by the end of 2035. As of Jun. 30, the airline owns a fleet of

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First Look: Delta Shows Off First Airbus A220

September 14, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Delta is pulling the sheet off of its newest jet. The Airbus A220, formerly known as the Bombardier C Series, is making its initial U.S. debut with the Atlanta-based carrier. The airline introduced its first

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Chile Reduces Airport Boarding Fees to Boost Domestic Travel

September 3, 2018 Pablo Diaz

The Government of Chile announced yesterday a plan to reduce the different boarding fees currently charged at its national airports, in an effort to reduce the impact of the fees into airfares and a further

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SAS Posts Strong Quarterly Figures Despite Operational Challenges

September 1, 2018 Andy Nelson

Scandinavian Airlines has posted what CEO Rickard Gustafson describes as “One of the strongest results in SAS’ history” on Friday with the publication of its Q3 interim report. Revenue, pre-tax profit and passenger numbers all

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8 Hours in a 737: New Report Details Narrowbody Long-Haul Statistics

August 15, 2018 Thomas Pallini

One of the main differences between domestic and long-haul international travel is the type of aircraft used. Flying around the United States, you’ll find yourself on a variety of aircraft that will most likely include

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Delta Expands Joint Venture with WestJet, Consolidates Trans-Atlantic JV Without Alitalia

July 24, 2018 John Flett

Delta Air Lines has been making headlines in the last few days with news of expanded strategic partnerships both within North America and trans-Atlantic. The U.S. carrier has broadened its joint venture (JV) with Canada’s

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HiFly’s Strategy Creates a New Game for Second-Hand A380s

July 23, 2018 Pablo Diaz

While Boeing and Embraer have clearly stolen the show regarding orders, Airbus was determined to close Farnborough with a bang. After frantic negotiations, the European consortium was able to close an order from VietJet for

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Airbus Adjusts Its Forecast Methodology and Expects a $5.8 Trillion Market

July 7, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Airbus presented its aircraft demand forecast for the next 20 years and changed the segmentation methodology, dividing segments into categories ranging from ‘Small’ to ‘Extra Large’ and blurring the traditional boundaries between aircraft types. The

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FedEx Places Order for 24 Additional Boeing Freighters

June 20, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Boeing and FedEx announced a new order for 12 767 and 12 777 Freighters with a list price value of $6.6 billion dollars on Tuesday. “We are taking another positive step in our fleet modernization

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12 Photos from LAX’s Bustling Airfield

May 13, 2018 Ryan Ewing

There is hardly a quiet day at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The world’s fourth busiest airport by passengers numbers served 84,557,968 customers in 2017 alone. LAX is no stranger to traffic diversity either. With

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JetBlue Goes Green with Latest A320 Special Livery

May 8, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In 2016, JetBlue became the Official Airline of the Boston Celtics. In an event held on May 7, the airline reaffirmed its commitment by revealing a brand new livery dedicated to the team. The custom-designed aircraft

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LATAM Perú Opens Nonstop Route to Machu Picchu

May 7, 2018 Pablo Diaz

One of the most visited tourist attractions in South America is the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu, built around 1440 BC. For international travelers, getting to Cusco, near where the ruins begin, requires first

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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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Air Tahiti Nui Details Plans for New 787 Fleet and Outgoing A340s

March 24, 2018 Jace Moseley

Air Tahiti Nui announced its initial operation plans for the newest member of its fleet, the Boeing 787-9, dubbed the ‘Tahitian Dreamliner.” The airline has had two of the type on order since 2015, along

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Airbus and Heathrow Mark 10 Years of A380 Flights to London

March 20, 2018 Andy Nelson

It’s Tuesday, March 18, 2008. In the U.S., President George W. Bush is less than eight months from the end of a turbulent presidency. In the UK, Prime Minister Gordon Brown is dealing with the

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Air Canada Outlines Fleet Overhaul Amid New Aircraft Arrivals

February 25, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

With new aircraft arriving from Boeing and Bombardier, Air Canada and its low-cost subsidiary Air Canada Rouge have announced several changes to their fleets. The expected changes will see modern and more efficient planes replace

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Airbus A321LR Completes First Transatlantic Flight

February 13, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Tuesday, the newest product of the Airbus A320 family, the A321LR, completed the first transatlantic flight, from Le Bourget Airport in Paris, France, to New York’s JFK. The trip was made by a test

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Emirates Opens New Route Between Dubai and Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo

February 2, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Emirates has recently announced its plan to launch a new, five times a week, service from Dubai to Santiago International Airport (SCL), via the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, starting on July 5, 2018. The

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Analysis: Qatar’s Aircraft Shortage is Causing Growing Pains

50 Years Later: The Queen of the Skies’ Reign is Not Over

China Southern Plans to Have 1,000 Aircraft by 2020

First Look: Delta Shows Off First Airbus A220

Chile Reduces Airport Boarding Fees to Boost Domestic Travel

SAS Posts Strong Quarterly Figures Despite Operational Challenges

8 Hours in a 737: New Report Details Narrowbody Long-Haul Statistics

Delta Expands Joint Venture with WestJet, Consolidates Trans-Atlantic JV Without Alitalia

HiFly’s Strategy Creates a New Game for Second-Hand A380s

Airbus Adjusts Its Forecast Methodology and Expects a $5.8 Trillion Market

FedEx Places Order for 24 Additional Boeing Freighters

12 Photos from LAX’s Bustling Airfield

JetBlue Goes Green with Latest A320 Special Livery

LATAM Perú Opens Nonstop Route to Machu Picchu

American Orders 47 New Dreamliner Aircraft, Defers MAX Orders

Air Tahiti Nui Details Plans for New 787 Fleet and Outgoing A340s

Airbus and Heathrow Mark 10 Years of A380 Flights to London

Air Canada Outlines Fleet Overhaul Amid New Aircraft Arrivals

Airbus A321LR Completes First Transatlantic Flight

Emirates Opens New Route Between Dubai and Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo

London’s Gatwick to Announce Plans for Second Runway Amid Capacity Issues

Hainan Airlines Puts its First Airbus A350-900 Into Service

Long-Haul Flights Boost London Gatwick’s Passenger Numbers in Busiest Ever September

Analysis: Qatar’s Aircraft Shortage is Causing Growing Pains

Shake Up at Alaska Airlines Causes Airline to Layoff Employees