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Learning to Fly a Seaplane: A Personal Reflection Part 2

August 27, 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

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A Visit to Heathrow Tower Ahead of National Aviation Day

August 19, 2017 James Dinsdale

It stands 87-metres (285 ft) above the ground and is easily one of the most recognizable air traffic control towers in the world. As far as aviation security goes, it is one of the most

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Silver Airways Announces Fleet Renewal Effort and Leadership Change

August 1, 2017 Daniel Morley

On Tuesday, Fort Lauderdale-based Silver Airways announced a major order for new aircraft and a changeup in leadership. The order will see a new aircraft type enter the fleet that will help to replace the

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A Planespotter’s Dream Gig: A Look into the Life of an Airport Photographer

July 27, 2017 Ryan Ewing

A rainy Friday morning at Washington Dulles International Airport normally brings a dose of regular aircraft traffic along with passengers traveling to their respective destinations, but a new airline changes the game. It comes with

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easyJet Announces New European Air Operators Certificate

July 14, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

easyJet, one of Europe’s biggest airlines, has announced the country where it’s new Air Operators Certificate (AOC) will be registered. Subject to application approval, the airline will create a new registry in Austria, under the

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St. Maarten Sees First Fatality Caused by Jetblast

July 13, 2017 James Dinsdale

A New Zealand tourist was killed after sustaining injuries caused by the jet blast of a departing 737 at Princess Juliana Airport. The airport is a well-known attraction for keen aviation enthusiasts, as well as

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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

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Paris Air Show Day 3 Recap: 737 MAX 10 Gains More Traction, First European A321neo Delivery, ATR Shows Off New Short-Field Design

June 21, 2017 James Field

As day three of the Paris Air Show comes to a close, it has been a rather quiet in terms of orders. While Airbus is still falling behind, Boeing continues to see 737 MAX 10

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Branching Out: The Growth of Chinese Airlines

June 14, 2017 Parker Davis

At 6:02 p.m. New Zealand Standard Time on Tuesday, Airbus A330-200 B-8962 touched down at Auckland Airport. The aircraft was operating Sichuan Airlines flight 8909 from Chengdu, China. The inaugural flight not only represented a

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Aircraft Siblings: Boeing Jets Built for Both Commercial and Military Use

June 12, 2017 Ian McMurtry

While it has become easy to notice a Boeing 737 or Airbus A330 given its popularity with airlines, some might not know that the same production line that produced a Southwest Airlines 737-800 produced a

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Photos: American Rolls out New AstroJet-Themed Boeing 737-800

June 5, 2017 Ryan Ewing

American’s AstroJet retro paint scheme has been a long-enduring staple of the airline’s fleet. It is beloved among aviation enthusiasts and airline employees alike while still being recognizable by seasoned passengers. The original livery was

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Smaller Seats or Higher Fares: A Heated Debate in the U.S.

May 29, 2017 Jace Moseley

Passenger comfort has slowly been on the decline for economy passengers in the United States. Much of this decline, however, is due to the passenger’s pockets and the fact that many standard travelers are looking

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SWISS Takes Delivery of Highly Anticipated Bombardier CS300 Aircraft

May 27, 2017 Ashley Magoon

On Friday, Bombardier announced that Swiss International Airlines took delivery of their first CS300 aircraft at Bombardier’s C Series manufacturing facility in Mirabel, Canada. SWISS has planned the CS300’s first commercial maiden flight on June 1,

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21 Airlines Begin Process of Shifting Terminals at Los Angeles International Airport

May 14, 2017 Joshua Drabble

After months of preparation, the monumental challenge of moving 21 airlines from various terminals across LAX began on Saturday morning. The cost of the move? $60 million, picked up by Delta Air Lines who plans

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China’s Comac C919 Takes off on Historic Maiden Flight

May 5, 2017 James Dinsdale

At 02:01 am Eastern Time (14:01 local) the first Comac C919 took off on its maiden flight departing from runway 34R of Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The aircraft, registered B-001A, operating under a special permit

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Cargo Pilot Christiaan van Heijst: A Visual Look From 35,000 Feet

April 2, 2017 James Field

Recently, AirlineGeeks had the opportunity to interview Cargolux pilot Christiaan van Heijst. We asked him a series of questions that could be beneficial or interesting to the common aviator, aspiring pilot or budding aviation enthusiast.

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US and UK Ban Large Electronic Devices inside Cabins from Middle East and North Africa: What You Need to Know

March 21, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

On Tuesday, both the U.S. and U.K. announced changes to security procedures regarding electronic devices in the cabin of flights originating from certain countries. This is expected to affect numerous passengers. Here’s what travelers need

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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

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Virgin America Slated to Launch New A321neos on Flights to Washington-Reagan and New York-JFK

February 9, 2017 Jace Moseley

Burlingame-based Virgin America plans to take delivery of their first A321neo by May 2017. The airline has a total of 10 of the newest Airbus narrowbody aircraft currently on order, with all deliveries expected to

Training to Become an Airline Pilot in the 21st Century

February 4, 2017 James Dinsdale

The basis of this article is to provide an insight to one person’s views on training to become an airline pilot, in Europe, during the 21st century. I don’t think I will ever get bored of

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Learning to Fly a Seaplane: A Personal Reflection Part 2

A Visit to Heathrow Tower Ahead of National Aviation Day

Silver Airways Announces Fleet Renewal Effort and Leadership Change

A Planespotter’s Dream Gig: A Look into the Life of an Airport Photographer

easyJet Announces New European Air Operators Certificate

St. Maarten Sees First Fatality Caused by Jetblast

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

Paris Air Show Day 3 Recap: 737 MAX 10 Gains More Traction, First European A321neo Delivery, ATR Shows Off New Short-Field Design

Branching Out: The Growth of Chinese Airlines

Aircraft Siblings: Boeing Jets Built for Both Commercial and Military Use

Photos: American Rolls out New AstroJet-Themed Boeing 737-800

Smaller Seats or Higher Fares: A Heated Debate in the U.S.

SWISS Takes Delivery of Highly Anticipated Bombardier CS300 Aircraft

21 Airlines Begin Process of Shifting Terminals at Los Angeles International Airport

China’s Comac C919 Takes off on Historic Maiden Flight

Cargo Pilot Christiaan van Heijst: A Visual Look From 35,000 Feet

US and UK Ban Large Electronic Devices inside Cabins from Middle East and North Africa: What You Need to Know

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

Virgin America Slated to Launch New A321neos on Flights to Washington-Reagan and New York-JFK

Training to Become an Airline Pilot in the 21st Century

How the U.S. Visa Ban Could Create Issues for Turkish Airlines

Qantas Celebrates Delivery of First 787

Airbus and Bombardier Look to Double C Series Success with New Partnership

Ethiopian Airlines: A Bright Future for a Growing Airline

Further Woes for Travelers as Hurricane Ophelia Hits the U.K.