United’s long-haul operations focus on a new "workhorse"
United Airlines is not formally retiring any aircraft yet, but the company hinted at what its future fleet will look like in a memo to...
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ZIPAir brings a basic cabin configuration to life
Fully flat beds are coming to the Asian LCC market in mid-2020. But that's about the only thing exciting in the new ZIPAir cabin configuration...
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United Airlines boosts 787 capacity with Polaris conversions
Business class passengers get a boost with the Polaris retrofits coming to United Airlines' 787 fleet. But down the back the passenger density increases while...
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MAX, XLR and NMA: Which works for United??
On the heels of its strongest second quarter results since the 2010 merger United Airlines found itself facing tough questions from investors about future fleet...
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Rolls Royce faces additional Trent 1000 engine issues
The bad news continues to spread for Rolls Royce and its Trent 1000. An additional 160+ engines are now subject to new inspections while airlines...
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American’s 787 order: Big win – with challenges – for Boeing
American's move to the 787 for its fleet refresh is a big win for Boeing and a blow to the A330neo program. But does it...
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ET Fly Home: Bangkok to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines
A relatively cheap fare, a stopover in Ethiopia and a need to get home from Southeast Asia all played in to my boarding an Ethiopian...
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Goodbye, Meridiana; Hello, Air Italy!
Italy has a new airline this week and it is not toying around. Expect roughly 50 aircraft to be flying from the Milan-based Air Italy...