DLD 299: Openings and closings
More openings than closings should be good news for lots in the industry, though things remain precarious on many fronts.
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Inmarsat GX Aviation brings virtual networking online with 777X
The newest twin-aisle aircraft will also be the first to take advantage of an improved satellite connectivity architecture from Inmarsat's GX Aviation. Dubbed "smart pipe,"...
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DLD 289: Regional consolidation
Is it time for airports to join the consolidation game? We talk a lot about airlines and mergers (and bankruptcies these days) but airports might...
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Vistara takes delivery of first 787-9, plans long-haul expansion
India's Vistara took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 twin-aisle jet over the weekend, kicking off its expansion into long-haul service. The aircraft is the...
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No, Avatar is not buying 30 new Boeing 747s
A "Letter of Intent" making the rounds online last week suggested that Avatar wants to buy thirty 747-8i planes from Boeing. Despite being shared as...
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DLD 278: ICAOn’t even figure out WHO is managing China policies
As governments and the traveling public continue to respond to the corona virus outbreak in China it is spectacularly unclear who, if anyone, is coordinating...
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DLD 277: To Asia or not to Asia
Lots of news about Asia this week, mostly in China but also beyond. Plus, pets on planes, fare derivatives and more.
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DLD 275: Well-informed opinions
Live from London, we've got a special guest smart enough not to talk about things where he doesn't know what's going on. It was a...
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DLD 273: Outsourcing your holiday mess making
Ending a trip early, ending a career early and making a holiday mess thanks to outsourcing. Here's hoping that 2020 is better than the end...
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Qatar Airways takes delivery of new 787-9 Dreamliners in the most ridiculous way possible
The aviation industry is under a microscope when it comes to emissions and fuel efficiency. This weekend's delivery of a bunch of Qatar Airways 787s...