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Riyadh Air Prepares for Launch, Finalizing AOC
Riyadh Air is nearing a major milestone as it enters the final stages of securing its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC). During the Routes World 2024 conference in Bahrain, CEO Tony…
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PAL Launches Nonstop Flights to Seattle
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has officially commenced nonstop services to Seattle, marking a new chapter in its long-standing transpacific connections. The inaugural flight, PR 124, departed from Manila on the evening…
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Stalemate for Boeing’s Pay Talks with Machinists
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced on October 13, 2024 that negotiations with Boeing over a pay deal have broken down, according to a report from…
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Southwest Airlines Faces Pressure to Modernize Operations
Southwest Airlines is facing growing pressure from activist investors who believe the company’s business model is outdated. The pressure is increasing on CEO Robert Jordan to modernize Southwest’s operations and…
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PAL Faces Delays in Aircraft Deliveries
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is grappling with challenges as it faces aircraft shortages that impact its operations. One of the immediate consequences is the temporary halt of its Dammam route due…
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Boeing Halts 737 Production Due to Ongoing Strike
Boeing has announced the complete halt of its 737 aircraft production in Washington state as a result of the ongoing strike by machinists from the International Association of Machinists and…
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SMBC Signs Lease Deal with United Airlines for A321neo Aircraft
SMBC Aviation Capital has finalized a lease agreement with United Airlines for twenty Airbus A321neo aircraft. These planes, part of United’s fleet expansion plan announced in April, are set to…
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When a Boeing 747 Carried 1,088 Passengers
The Boeing 747 is truly an awesome plane, and I’m sure most of us can agree. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also highly versatile. Aside from carrying…
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Boeing Implements Temporary Furlough Amid Machinists’ Strike
Boeing has faced numerous challenges since McDonnell Douglas became part of the company. Once focused on quality, Boeing has shifted towards being more profit-driven, leading to ongoing issues related to…
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Emirates Introduces Refurbished Boeing 777 on Six U.S. Routes
Emirates is expanding its U.S. services with the introduction of refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft on six routes. These updated planes will feature Emirates’ signature Premium Economy class and refreshed cabins…