Tag: Boeing
NEWS Jul 18, 2022 Air Canada and Emirates Launch Strategic Partnership Air Canada and Emirates announced that they will be launching a new strategic partnership later this year. Both carriers have failed to see onward connectivity from Toronto (in Emirates' case), and Dubai (in Air Canada's case). This article examines this new partnership while focusing on the lack of sufficient point-to-point demand and connectivity. Read More →
ROUTES Jul 15, 2022 Bamboo Airways Adds London-Gatwick, Eyes Massive Growth The fledgling Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways will launch flights to London-Gatwick this winter. The long-haul, low-cost airline is also planning for large growth in the future. Read More →
NEWS Jul 08, 2022 President Biden Nominates Denver Airport CEO to Lead the FAA President Joe Biden nominated Phil Washington to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. In this article, the historical significance behind this nomination is explored, as well as the crises that await Washington, should the U.S Senate confirm him. Read More →
NEWS May 26, 2022 British Air and Iberia Owners IAG Announce New Boeing 737 MAX Order IAG announces new order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, part of short-haul renewal program. Read More →
NEWS Apr 19, 2022 UPS Takes Delivery of Final 747, Marking the End of an Era UPS took delivery of its last Boeing 747 aircraft on April 8, 2022. This marks a massive milestone for both the cargo carrier and Boeing. Read More →
NEWS Apr 03, 2022 Delta Flight Diverts After Windshield Cracks Mid-Flight A Delta Airlines flight was forced to divert after a windshield crack. No one was injured and passengers were able to reach Washington later that day. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Mar 19, 2022 Onboard Negus: The Boeing 747 Party Plane While the COVID-19 pandemic forced British Airways to retire its Boeing 747 fleet, some of them have found new homes across the UK. G-CIVB or 'Negus' has been turned into the ultimate, posh party plane and is now available for hire. Read More →
NEWS Mar 09, 2022 British Airways' 85-Minute 787 Flight British Airways long-haul aircraft are rarely seen around Europe. But with higher cargo demand, especially since the beginning of the pandemic, the smaller Airbus fleet has frequently been switched out for something a lot bigger to fit the higher payloads. Read More →
NEWS Feb 18, 2022 Iberia Airlines Announces Flights to Washington, Dallas, and San Francisco In this article, I analyze Spanish Flag Carrier Iberia's route expansion in the United States. Iberia has announced that it will launch a service between Madrid, Spain's capital, and Dallas/ Fort Worth. Iberia has also stated that they will resume services to Washington, D.C., and San Francisco from Madrid. Read More →
NEWS Feb 05, 2022 American's Big New Boeing 737 MAX Order American Airlines has announced that it has firmed options for an additional 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Deliveries of these 30 additional planes will happen in 2023 and 2024. When delivered complete, the Dallas/Fort Worth-based carrier will have a fleet of 130 MAX aircraft. Read More →