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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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Avianca to Become First Airbus A330-300 Operator in Latin America

January 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Colombian flag-carrier Avianca will add two second-hand Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft within the first half of 2018, making the company the first Latin American operator of the type. The aircraft are to be received from TransAsia

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Airbus: The Company to Watch in 2018

January 5, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus’ future is not as bright as their recent success may suggest. The upcoming years are clouded with uncertainty given the changes in leadership and numerous alleged corruption scandals. While things may

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Flying JetSuiteX’s Embraer 135 Service from Burbank to Vegas

January 1, 2018 Albert Kuan

People in Los Angeles really love escaping to Las Vegas for the weekend. No matter what part of the Los Angeles area you live in, you can always count on numerous scheduled airline flights throughout

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Photo Gallery: A Last Look at Delta’s Queen of the Skies on Display at LAX

December 23, 2017 Albert Kuan

Delta Air Lines’ 747 made a stop at Los Angeles International Airport this week on its hub-to-hub farewell tour for the Queen of the Skies. Delta ship 6314 arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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Ethiopian Airlines Announces Deal for Boeing 777 Freighter

November 14, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Ethiopian Airlines has announced a deal with Boeing for four Boeing 777 freighters, which at list price values the purchase at $1.3 billion. The deal was announced on Tuesday on the third day of the

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A First-Hand Perspective: Onboard KLM’s Final Fokker 70 Flight from London to Amsterdam

November 2, 2017 Guest Author

On Saturday, I was privileged enough to be a passenger on the final Fokker flight by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The first Fokker 70 flight flown by KLM was on Sep. 30, 1920, from Amsterdam

Airports

Looking Inside an Abandoned Air Traffic Control Tower at Washington Dulles International Airport

November 1, 2017 Ryan Ewing

Standing on top of the airport’s main terminal, the tower at Washington Dulles International Airport is perhaps one of the most iconic in the U.S. It’s design was spearheaded by architect Eero Saarinen who designed

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Air Canada Rolls First Boeing 737 Max Out of Paint Shop

November 1, 2017 Thomas Pallini

Air Canada rolled its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft out of the paint shop in late October. It’s the first Boeing 737 series aircraft for the Canadian airline since it retired its former 737

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A Hard-Knock Weekend: Five Final Flights in Two Days

October 30, 2017 Parker Davis

This weekend has been a weekend of lasts. Throughout the world, multiple aircraft have flown their final flights for their respective airlines. Some are giants, known all over the world for their size and ability.

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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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planes

ITC Favors Bombardier and Delta in C Series Dispute

Avianca to Become First Airbus A330-300 Operator in Latin America

Airbus: The Company to Watch in 2018

Trip Report: Flying JetSuiteX’s Embraer 135 Service from Burbank to Vegas

Photo Gallery: A Last Look at Delta’s Queen of the Skies on Display at LAX

Ethiopian Airlines Announces Deal for Boeing 777 Freighter

A First-Hand Perspective: Onboard KLM’s Final Fokker 70 Flight from London to Amsterdam

Looking Inside an Abandoned Air Traffic Control Tower at Washington Dulles International Airport

Air Canada Rolls First Boeing 737 Max Out of Paint Shop

A Hard-Knock Weekend: Five Final Flights in Two Days

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

Potential Emirates Acquisition of Etihad Creates Airport Confusion

American and Delta Raise Checked Baggage Fees

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Mohawk Airlines

United to Begin Flying Boeing 787-10s to Europe from Newark

Copa Overhauled: Panama’s Flag Carrier Shows Off New Aircraft and Revamped Interior