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Aircraft Carrier Takeoffs & Landings: 5 Fun Facts

Takeoffs and landings at aircraft carriers are precisely planned and executed.

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Airlines Increase Flights To Las Vegas Ahead Of Super Bowl LVIII

Two out of three major airlines with bumped frequencies to Sin City are subtly celebrating the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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Without The Boeing 737 MAX 10, How Would United Airlines Fill The Gap?

If airlines like United decide to go without the MAX 10, what options are on the table?

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The 5 Largest Airports In The World In 2024

There are different ways of ranking airports' sizes. One of them is based on the amount of land occupied.

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British Airways First Class: 5 Things You Only Get With This Premium Ticket

While a first class ticket comes with a hefty price tag, the premium travel experience definitely offers premium benefits.

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"Warrior Spirit": How Southwest Airlines' Pilot Contract Will Make The Airline Fit For The Future

SWAPA President Casey Murray shares the flight path ahead for Southwest Airlines.

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Southwest Isn't Planning To Start Boeing 737 MAX 7 Flights This Year

The low-cost carrier also removed six aircraft from its contractural order book.

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FAA Will Not Allow Boeing To Expand 737 MAX Production In Renton

The FAA has used unusually frank and clear directions to Boeing about how things will happen from here on, and the planemaker has a long road ahead.

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Why The European Commission Is Investigating Lufthansa's ITA Purchase

The European Commission will provide its verdict on 6 June 2023 after the completion of an in-depth investigation.

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Russian Ilyushin Il-76 Crashes Near Ukrainian Border

Russian legislators immediately blamed Ukraine for shooting down the Ilyushin Il-76.

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Air India Express Wants To Double Its Daily Departures By The Next Financial Year

The airline's current capacity deployment is equally split between domestic and International.

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Alaska Airlines CEO “Angry” With Boeing Over 737 MAX 9 Issues

In a primetime exclusive interview, Ben Minicucci said, “Boeing is better than this.”

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FAA Staffing Shortages Lead United Airlines To Maintain NYC Area Cuts In Summer 2024

The schedule reductions were brought in at the end of last year to stabilize the airline's operation in the New York City area.

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Airbus Seeks FAA Exemption To Allow A321XLR Business Class Suite Doors

Airbus stated that the proposed mini-suites would not be detrimental to an evacuation and would benefit the flying public.

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Johannesburg Airport Has 30% Of Africa's Quadjet Flights

South Africa sees the most quadjets among all African countries.

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Russia Bans 27 Of Its Aircraft From Flying To Egypt

The move comes amid aircraft seizure concerns.

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FAA Suggests Airlines Conduct Inspections Of Door Plugs On Boeing 737-900ER Aircraft

The agency said the variant has a door-plug design “identical” to the 737 MAX 9.

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Maiden Flight: Air India’s Airbus A350 Enters Commercial Service

The aircraft took off from Bengaluru for Mumbai for its first passenger flight on January 22.

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