Airbus Opens Mobile to the World
Welcome to the newest aircraft factory in the world, the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Mobile, Alabama. All sorts of "firsts" associated with the facility,...
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Musing on United Airlines A380 rumors
The rumors are flying again about United Airlines picking up a couple A380s on the cheap. And that's all sorts of fun to think about....
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Last week on DLD: The Missing Bits of AIX 2015
A special episode recorded at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 205, where we explore the latest and greatest developments in the world if in-flight catering, connectivity,...
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Hooray, Density!
Ever sat on a plane and thought, "Gosh, I wish there were more passengers in here with me" to yourself?? Airbus might be able to...
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If the Airplane Windows Could Talk…
Hey…what’s that down there? I’ve certainly wondered this plenty of times while flying and I know I’m not the only one. So how would you...
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A few notes from JetBlue’s annual earnings call
JetBlue made a few hundred million in profits in 2014. It plans to do better than that in 2015, with new planes and new fees....
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On Rumors of a United 777-300ER Purchase
Might United Airlines be announcing an order for 10 new Boeing 777-300ERs in the near future? Seems quite likely. And it makes a lot of...
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Construction slowdowns coming for some aircraft
Airbus and Boeing are both taking a serious look at their order books for some aircraft types and adjusting the build cycle on their assembly...
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Can the A321neoLR truly replace the 757-200??
Has the commercial aviation market finally found a replacement for the 757-200's longer routes? Hello, Airbus A321neoLR! The new type is expected to start flying...
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Hawaiian Airlines orders A330-800neo, seals fate of A350-800
The Airbus A350-800 never really did find a market to serve. And now the market is walking away from it once and for all. Hawaiian...