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Avianca Brasil Changes Leadership Amid Financial Crisis

February 16, 2019 Peter Biondi

In a new development to recover the airline from bankruptcy protection, Avianca Brasil changed its president. Frederico Pedreira, who will be leaving the company replaced by Jorge Vianna, a former vice-president of the company. Pedreira worked

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Etihad to Cancel 42 Airbus A350 Orders

February 15, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Etihad Airways is currently undergoing a spree of financial difficulties. As part of its efforts to adjust in size and scale in seek of better returns, the airline is rumored to have cancelled its remaining

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United Adds Boeing 737 MAX 9 Routes

February 13, 2019 Daniel Morley

United is planning additional operations for its 737 MAX 9, according to RoutesOnline. The routes will be for the upcoming summer season and will be operated from the airline’s hubs in San Francisco and Houston.

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Thomas Cook Airlines Up For Sale as Consolidation of European Industry Continues

February 9, 2019 John Flett

U.K. operator Thomas Cook Airlines is up for sale, either in part or as a whole, as Thomas Cook Group PLC seeks to “enhance value to shareholders and intensify our strategic focus.” The airline of

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Southwest Takes Sizable Step Towards ETOPS Certification, Hawaii Service

February 4, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Back in October of last year, Southwest announced its intent to offer flights from California to Hawaii, a route where the airline could be benefited by the capabilities and increased efficiency of their relatively new

Airlines

Airlines Continue to Enhance Premium Economy Offerings

January 29, 2019 Will Lee

Premium economy class is an interesting experience, the customers don’t need to go on a spending spree to enjoy better services, ample legroom, priority check-in and boarding, eligibility for using the lounge, along with even

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Delta Delays U.S. A220 Launch Due to Government Shutdown

January 26, 2019 Andy Nelson

The much anticipated U.S. debut of Delta’s Airbus A220 has been delayed due to the ongoing government standoff in Washington. The initial flight, which was due to takeoff on Jan. 31, has been pushed back

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Operations Slowed at New York-LaGuardia as FAA Advisory Cites ‘Staffing Issues’

January 25, 2019 Pablo Diaz

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a traffic management program this morning at New York’s LaGuardia Airport due to staffing issues at Washington Center. Coded as the ZDC, Washington Center is one of the busiest

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Alaska Postpones Paine Field Launch as Government Shutdown Continues

January 23, 2019 Pablo Diaz

As a consequence of the government shutdown, Alaska Airlines has announced that it will postpone the start of operations from Paine Field to March 4, three weeks later than the originally scheduled date of February

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Allegiant Adds New Base, 16 New Routes to Network

January 17, 2019 Matthew Garcia

Allegiant Air announced the opening of a new base, as well as 16 new routes throughout its network earlier this week. Grand Rapids will become the 16th base for Allegiant, beginning June 4, 2019. The

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Avianca Brazil Faces Aircraft Reposession

January 14, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Last December, Avianca Brazil filed an injunction for a protective measure, as it failed to cover the bill for Aircastle’s 10 Airbus A320 and one A330 leased aircraft it was operating. During this past weekend,

Airlines

The World’s Most Travelled Man

January 13, 2019 Adrian Vannahme

When you think of whom may have flown the most on aircraft, most would assume it is a pilot. Or possibly a long-serving flight attendant. Or an independently wealthy aviation geek. It is, however, a passenger:

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Regional Airline Flybe Rescued as Part of Virgin Atlantic Deal

January 10, 2019 James Dinsdale

U.K. airline Flybe is to be involved in a consortium led by Virgin Atlantic that will effectively rescue the regional airline. The news comes after months of uncertainty of the carrier, which carried 9.5 million

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Boeing-Embraer Deal: Brazil’s New President Doubts on the Specifics

January 7, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Once neglected by the two major builders, the 100-150 seat segment became a key player in the last few years. After Airbus’ acquisition of Bombardier’s CSeries program, it was a matter of time to see

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Flybmi to Launch Service Between Leeds and Munich in April

December 24, 2018 Connor Sadler

Flybmi has recently announced the launch of a new daily service between Leeds Bradford Airport in the U.K. and Munich in Germany. The new route, which is set to start on April 8, 2019, will

Airlines

Germany to Ban Iran’s Mahan Air in January

December 23, 2018 Andy Nelson

The government of Germany is to impose a ban on Iran’s second largest airline, according to a report in the Bild newspaper. Mahan Air, which currently operates six times per week to destinations in Munich

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British Airways Resumes Pakistan Service

December 19, 2018 Daniel Morley

British Airways has announced that it will resume nonstop flights to the Pakistani capital Islamabad. The flights will restart following a decade-long hiatus. The route will operate thrice weekly from London Heathrow, with flights beginning

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Brussels Airlines Boosts Service for Summer 2019 Schedule

November 26, 2018 Connor Sadler

Belgium’s national airline, Brussels Airlines, has announced its plans for Summer 2019, where it will be increasing the frequency of services to places across Europe and Africa, as well as adding some new destinations. The

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Singapore Airlines to Transfer Several SilkAir Routes to Low-Cost Carrier Scoot

November 24, 2018 Albert Kuan

Singapore Airlines announced Thursday that its budget arm, Scoot, will take over several SilkAir routes ahead of SilkAir’s planned merger with mainline Singapore Airlines. Scoot will also be expanding its fleet with this merger, taking

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Jet Airways Sees Heavy Losses While Continuing to Struggle in Indian Market

November 12, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Jet Airways is facing a tough scenario, as it is taking heavy losses per a combination of rising costs and steep income deprecation. The tough industry environment in the backdrop of a sharp rise in

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Routes

Avianca Brasil Changes Leadership Amid Financial Crisis

Etihad to Cancel 42 Airbus A350 Orders

United Adds Boeing 737 MAX 9 Routes

Thomas Cook Airlines Up For Sale as Consolidation of European Industry Continues

Southwest Takes Sizable Step Towards ETOPS Certification, Hawaii Service

Airlines Continue to Enhance Premium Economy Offerings

Delta Delays U.S. A220 Launch Due to Government Shutdown

Operations Slowed at New York-LaGuardia as FAA Advisory Cites ‘Staffing Issues’

Alaska Postpones Paine Field Launch as Government Shutdown Continues

Allegiant Adds New Base, 16 New Routes to Network

Avianca Brazil Faces Aircraft Reposession

The World’s Most Travelled Man

Regional Airline Flybe Rescued as Part of Virgin Atlantic Deal

Boeing-Embraer Deal: Brazil’s New President Doubts on the Specifics

Flybmi to Launch Service Between Leeds and Munich in April

Germany to Ban Iran’s Mahan Air in January

British Airways Resumes Pakistan Service

Brussels Airlines Boosts Service for Summer 2019 Schedule

Singapore Airlines to Transfer Several SilkAir Routes to Low-Cost Carrier Scoot

Jet Airways Sees Heavy Losses While Continuing to Struggle in Indian Market

U.K. Drone Law to Change Following Airport Incidents

South African Airways to Separate into Three Units

Airbus and Japan Airlines Announce FHS Contract

Icelandair CEO and CCO Talk Hub Strategy, Financial Position and Boeing’s NMA

American Airlines to Add New Nonstop Service to Louisville