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Commercial

In an all-time low, Boeing wins zero orders and delivers just 13 jets in January
In January, Boeing won no new airplane orders and delivered just 13 jets.
While January is typically a very slow month for both Airbus and Boeing as they take a breath after the always-frenetic pace of jet orders and deliveries at the end of the year, this opening month for 2020 — in the midst of the 737 MAX crisis — is a new low.
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The Airbus MAVERIC - A Look Inside Its Stunning Cabin Blueprints
Airbus introduced us to the concept of the Airbus MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) earlier this week at the Singapore Airshow. Now, we know what the MAVERIC could look like on the outside, with its unusual blended wing, but what about on the inside? Let’s explore what this very different cabin could offer.
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Why Airbus Was Smart Building The A330neo
The Airbus A330neo program is a bit of a white elephant in the aviation world. Despite being a fantastic aircraft with lots of technological upgrades over its previous iteration (the A330), it’s not selling well. Yet building it was one of the smartest choices Airbus has ever made.
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How A Passenger Aircraft Is Converted Into A Freighter
While you don’t necessarily hear much about it, converting passenger aircraft into freighters is big business. Boeing expects demand for 2,600 new or converted freighters over the next 20 years valued at over USD$300 billion.
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Boeing 737 MAX Certification Flight Getting Nearer According To The FAA
The FAA has revealed that the Boeing 737 MAX is almost ready for its first test flights. Speaking at the Singapore Airshow, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said that his agency is ‘narrowing the issues’ around the beleaguered aircraft, and that a test flight is the next major milestone to cross.
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Airlines

Aeromexico Expects To Be Without The 737 MAX Until September
Grupo Aeromexico expects the reentry to service of the Boeing 737 MAX in September 2020, said Andres Conesa, CEO of the Mexican airline.
During an earnings conference call, Andres Conesa said that the airline remains in constant communication with Boeing and the Mexican and international aeronautical regulatory authorities.
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Virgin Atlantic's Boeing 787 Will Soon Be Flying To Cape Town
Virgin Atlantic has made further progress in the Southern Hemisphere by introducing a seasonal service from London Heathrow to Cape Town. These daily flights will begin on October 25th, 2020, just in time for a festive treat to the South African coast this winter.
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Etihad Airways To Launch New Flight Subscription Service
Etihad Airways has today announced a new travel solution which will enable frequent flyers to easily and flexibly book multiple flights at once. The new service called TravelPass has been announced via a press release and is a partnership with Norwegian tech company Braathens IT.
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Breaking: AtlasGlobal Files For Bankruptcy According To Reports
Breaking news out of Turkey this afternoon as several local media outlets have suggested that the airline has filed for bankruptcy. AtlasGlobal has suffered some significant financial difficulty in recent months, and now it seems it’s coming to an end.
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Greece's Aegean Airlines Unwraps Its Stunning New Livery
Aegean Airlines treated fans to a drama-filled reveal of its brand new livery today. Streamed live on Facebook, the airline unveiled a stunning new look for its shiny new A320neo aircraft. Aegean has three neos in its fleet so far and is expecting three more in time for the summer peak season. Altogether, the airline has ordered 46 of the family.
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What Will Happen To Air Italy's Aircraft?
As the world is left reeling from the sudden collapse of Air Italy, Simple Flying wants to get down to the nitty-gritty of the situation – what’s going to happen to its planes? While some may simply be returned to leasing firms, others belonged to Qatar.
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British Airways Launches A New Domestic Route To Newquay
British Airways has announced that it is to launch a new domestic route this summer. The British flag carrier will operate flights from London Heathrow to Newquay for just over 2 months.
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JetBlue Operated Its First Flight 20 Years Ago Today
On February 11th, 2000, JetBlue’s first-ever flight departed John F. Kennedy International, New York for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 20 years later, the New York-based airline is now the sixth-largest carrier in the United States by passengers carried and it is determined to keep growing.
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American Airlines Extends China Flight Suspension To Late April
Just a day after British Airways extended its suspension of flights to mainland China until the end of March, American Airlines has also extended its flight suspension to the region.
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Airports

London Gatwick Airport Wants More Indian Flights - Here's Why
London Gatwick is hoping to capitalize on the upcoming long-haul carriers departing from India. With carriers like Vistara, IndiGo, and SpiceJet all looking for opportunities to fly to European destinations, Gatwick is hoping to be their London airport of choice.
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Valentine's day opening for SFO's new observation deck
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will open its new $6.3 million outdoor observation deck, the SkyTerrace, on Friday.
Located pre-security in Terminal 2, the SkyTerrace is open to the general public and offers 180-degree views of the busiest section of SFO, where all four runways intersect.
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New York JFK's T4 to undergo $3.8 billion redevelopment
New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, has announced an agreement between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), and the operator of Terminal 4, and Delta Air Lines for a $3.8 billion redevelopment project to expand T4 and consolidate all Delta operations at JFK within the terminal.
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Single-use coffee cup recycling stations introduced at Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport (GLA) has introduced new recycling stations at three catering outlets within the terminal, designed specifically for the sustainable recycling of single-use coffee cups.
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Aviation Quote

This is all about fun. You can grab ahold of an airplane here, and literally take your life in both hands. One for the throttle and one for the stick, and you can control your own destiny, free of most rules and regulations. It may not be better than sex, but it's definitely better than the second time. Adrenaline is a narcotic; it may be a naturally induced narcotic, but it is a narcotic. And once you get it movin' around in there, it's a rush like none other, and when this puppy gets movin...

- Alan Preston, air race pilot