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Planes

Etihad, United 787-10s Make First Appearances as Boeing Moves Dreamliners from Charleston Plant to Everett

September 12, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Hurricane Florence is quickly approaching the U.S. East Coast, with initial landfall expected to be made on Thursday along the coast of North and South Carolina. Millions of people are preparing their homes and businesses

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Primera Air Announces New European Destination, Inaugurates Washington Service

August 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Low-cost long-haul carrier Primera Air has announced a major route expansion to a new European destination just four months from beginning its inaugural transatlantic service from Europe to North America. The airline will now serve

Routes

United Adds Nonstop Flights Between Washington and Tel Aviv

August 2, 2018 Matthew Garcia

United Airlines has announced new nonstop service to Isreal’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport from Washington Dulles International Airport. The announcement comes on the carriers 20th year service anniversary to Israel. The new service,

Routes

United Adds Dulles to Miami in Route Expansion

July 31, 2018 Daniel Morley

United Airlines has added a new route to its expanding network. This Winter, the airline will be adding daily service between their hub at Washington Dulles to Miami International Airport. The service is seasonal for

Airlines

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Primera Air

July 30, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Since the introduction of numerous low-cost airlines to the transatlantic market, access to Europe has never been easier or cheaper. New fuel-efficient aircraft and low-cost business models have allowed for increased competition among low-cost carriers,

Routes

Primera Air and MWAA Talk Washington Route Addition

April 29, 2018 Thomas Pallini

In February, the newest airline in the low-cost transatlantic market, Primera Air, announced that it would make a slight change to its route network. Washington’s Dulles International Airport located in Northern Virginia, serving the nation’s

Planes

Weak Link in Boeing’s Supply Chain Limiting 737 Production

March 30, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Recently, news came to light that one of Boeing’s suppliers, Spirit AeroSystems, was facing difficulties in providing Boeing 737 fuselages to the aircraft manufacturer, further complicating Boeing’s plans to ramp up production of the popular

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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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Boeing Rolls Out 10,000th 737, Claims New Guinness World Record

March 13, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In a celebration held in Renton, Wash., Boeing officially rolled out its 10,000th 737 aircraft, which is destined to be delivered to Southwest Airlines. This milestone for the aircraft manufacturing giant marks a new Guinness

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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

News

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

Planes

Boeing Unveils First 737 MAX 7 Aircraft at Renton Facility

February 5, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Aircraft spotters and Boeing employees were out in force on Monday as the aircraft manufacturing giant unveiled the newest member of its Boeing 737 MAX family: the MAX 7. For the occasion, Boeing held a

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

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

Airports

The Battle for The Nation’s Capital: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

December 23, 2016 Ryan Ewing

With the signing of the Residence Act in 1790, Washington D.C. was slated to be the new capital of the United States of America. While the federal jurisdiction has had its battles, both won and

Airports

SeaTac Airport: The Gateway to Northwestern Washington

November 16, 2014 Jace Moseley

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the main international airport for most of Western Wash.. It is officially located in Seattle, but is essentially 15 miles south of downtown. For the year of 2013, SEA was

Washington

Etihad, United 787-10s Make First Appearances as Boeing Moves Dreamliners from Charleston Plant to Everett

Primera Air Announces New European Destination, Inaugurates Washington Service

United Adds Nonstop Flights Between Washington and Tel Aviv

United Adds Dulles to Miami in Route Expansion

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Primera Air

Primera Air and MWAA Talk Washington Route Addition

Weak Link in Boeing’s Supply Chain Limiting 737 Production

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

Boeing Rolls Out 10,000th 737, Claims New Guinness World Record

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

Aeromexico Receives First Boeing 737 MAX 8

Boeing Unveils First 737 MAX 7 Aircraft at Renton Facility

Southwest Airlines Announces Service to Everett’s Paine Field

Aer Lingus Announces New Service to Seattle

The Battle for The Nation’s Capital: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

SeaTac Airport: The Gateway to Northwestern Washington

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