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Boeing Quietly Unveils Fully Painted Boeing 777X to Employees

March 13, 2019 Thomas Pallini

While the world was focused on Boeing’s 737 MAX series aircraft, the presently-embattled aircraft manufacturer quietly unveiled its latest aircraft: the Boeing 777X, at an employee-only preview in Everett, Wash. Boeing was scheduled to unveil

Airports

Photos: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Debuts First Section of New North Satellite Terminal

January 24, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Just under two years after breaking ground on the project in 2017, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport opened the first five new gates in the North Satellite terminal on Wednesday. The North Satellite primarily services Alaska Airlines

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Fiji Airways Receives First Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

December 2, 2018 Albert Kuan

Fiji Airways on Friday became the first airline in the South Pacific islands to take delivery of a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, receiving its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 at a handover ceremony at Boeing’s

Routes

Singapore Airlines Announces Nonstop Service to Seattle

November 1, 2018 James Dinsdale

Singapore Airlines will begin flying nonstop to Seattle-Tacoma next September, making it the fifth city in the United States the flag carrier serves. The news coincides with the airline’s launch of its’ Singapore – Los

Routes

El Paso, Texas to Receive First Service by Alaska

October 1, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Alaska Airlines has announced new daily service to El Paso International from San Diego International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The new service is set to begin on Feb. 19, 2019, marking the first Alaska

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Amazon Prime Air Pilots Head to Seattle for Protest Outside Headquarters

August 24, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The saga for cargo pilots flying under the Amazon Prime Air brand and their fight for increased working standards, benefits and wages continues as pilots employed by both Atlas Air and Abx Air took their

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Stolen in Seattle: Airport Employee Steals Q400

August 11, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The skies above Seattle, Wash. were the focus of the world last night as a stolen plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was taken for a joyride around the Puget Sound area. Following a statement from

Trip Reports

JetBlue Expands Mint Service from New York

April 20, 2018 Thomas Pallini

On Sunday, JetBlue Airways inaugurated Mint service from New York’s JFK Airport to Seattle-Tacoma Airport. This route is the latest to receive Mint service, following a series of expansion of JetBlue’s newest premium offering from

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Alaska Airlines Expands in New York with New JFK Flights

April 4, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Alaska Airlines announced on Wednesday two additions to its newly-combined outstation at New York’s JFK airport. The new service will see a new flight between New York and Alaska’s hub in Seattle, as well as

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Boeing Delivers First Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft to Thai Lion Air

March 21, 2018 Thomas Pallini

This week marks another first for Boeing as the aircraft manufacturer delivered its first Boeing 737 MAX 9 to the model’s launch customer, Thai Lion Air. Boeing held a delivery ceremony on Wednesday in Seattle at the

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Boeing’s Newest MAX Variant Takes to the Skies for the First Time

March 17, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The smallest variant of Boeing’s 737 MAX family, the 737 MAX 7, earned its wings on Friday as it successfully took to the skies for the first time. The newest MAX aircraft departed Renton Field

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Icelandair Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX 8: TF-ICE

February 28, 2018 Thomas Pallini

In an exciting day for Boeing, the aircraft manufacturing giant has delivered yet another Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on Wednesday at Boeing Field, this time to Icelandair. A largely-followed delivery among aviation enthusiasts eager

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Aeromexico Receives First Boeing 737 MAX 8

February 28, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Aeromexico joined the ever-growing fraternity of airlines around the world that have received their first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The long-awaited delivery comes six years after the airline placed the order for the MAX in

Airports

Southwest Airlines Announces Service to Everett’s Paine Field

January 26, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday its intentions to operate from Paine Field in Everett, Wash. later this year. While it has yet to be approved by governmental and regulatory agencies, the carrier wishes to operate

Planes

First Airbus A321neo with Alaska Tail Makes Appearance in Hamburg

January 8, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

The Virgin America brand is gradually fading away. Since the announcement that Alaska would acquire Virgin America in a deal valued at $2.6 billion, the airline has been working to merge both brands, including future plans

News

Sources: Virgin America’s Final Day of Operation Slated for mid-January

December 29, 2017 Ryan Ewing

According to two sources familiar with Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Virgin America, the airlines will fly under one single operating certificate as early as Jan. 11, 2018. This move will officially close out the Virgin

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Delta Boeing 747-400 Pays Visit to Paine Field Roots

December 18, 2017 Jace Moseley

Delta Air Lines marked the start of their Boeing 747-400 farewell tour with a special stop at the home of Boeing, Paine Field in Everett, Wash. One of the last passenger 747 flights in the

Airlines

Aer Lingus Announces New Service to Seattle

November 19, 2017 Jace Moseley

On Friday, Aer Lingus announced the newest addition to its United States route network, Seattle. The new route will connect the Irish capital city of Dublin and Seattle, becoming Aer Lingus’ 11th destination in the

Routes

Air France Plans to Restart Service to Seattle in March 2018

October 7, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Air France has just announced its destination for nonstop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Seattle- Tacoma International Airport. The new service, which launches on March 25, 2018 will be operated by a Boeing 777-200

Planes

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Draws Massive Airplane Routing Over the U.S.

August 3, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

A couple of Boeing test pilots decided to put their artist hat on Wednesday night as they worked to draw a 787 design over the continental U.S. The flight from Boeing Field to Boeing Field

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Seattle

Boeing Quietly Unveils Fully Painted Boeing 777X to Employees

Photos: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Debuts First Section of New North Satellite Terminal

Fiji Airways Receives First Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Singapore Airlines Announces Nonstop Service to Seattle

El Paso, Texas to Receive First Service by Alaska

Amazon Prime Air Pilots Head to Seattle for Protest Outside Headquarters

Stolen in Seattle: Airport Employee Steals Q400

JetBlue Expands Mint Service from New York

Alaska Airlines Expands in New York with New JFK Flights

Boeing Delivers First Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft to Thai Lion Air

Boeing’s Newest MAX Variant Takes to the Skies for the First Time

Icelandair Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX 8: TF-ICE

Aeromexico Receives First Boeing 737 MAX 8

Southwest Airlines Announces Service to Everett’s Paine Field

First Airbus A321neo with Alaska Tail Makes Appearance in Hamburg

Sources: Virgin America’s Final Day of Operation Slated for mid-January

Delta Boeing 747-400 Pays Visit to Paine Field Roots

Aer Lingus Announces New Service to Seattle

Air France Plans to Restart Service to Seattle in March 2018

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Draws Massive Airplane Routing Over the U.S.

Emptying Skies: Tracing International Connectivity in Venezuela

Conversation with the CEO: An In-Depth Look at Aegean Airlines

French Aviation Safety Agency Confirms Similarities in 737 MAX Accidents

Austin Celebrates Five Years of British Airways Flights

British Airways Debuts Much-Awaited Redesigned Business Class Product