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Long read in depth analysis covering various topics and issues in aviation.

Airbus, A321XLR, Final Assembly
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What Can We See From Airbus In 2022?

  • byChris Loh
  • January 1, 2022
Airbus ended 2021 on quite a high note as it landed a significant order from Aviation Capital Group…
klm_skyteam-livery_1-web
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  • 3 minute read

Which Airlines Are In The SkyTeam Alliance?

  • byMark Finlay
  • January 1, 2022
While many airlines choose to go it alone and march to the beat of their own drum, others…
B737_Max_8_Water-1538
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New Year Prospects: Air Canada’s Fleet In 2022

  • byChris Loh
  • January 1, 2022
Continuing its slow recovery from the worst of the global health crisis, major Canadian airline Air Canada the…
Croatia Airlines Airbus Dash
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  • 4 minute read

Year In Review: Croatia Had 69 Brand New Route Launches In 2021

  • byJakov Fabinger
  • December 31, 2021
The aviation boom in Croatia has continued in 2021, driven primarily by Ryanair’s arrival in Zagreb Airport and…
Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-432(ER) 835MH (2)
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Midnight Departures: What Will Be The Last And First Flights Of The Year?

  • byJames Pearson
  • December 31, 2021
Have you ever wondered about the last flights of 2021 and the first flights of 2022? Wonder no…
Turkish Airlines Airbus A350 Getty
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Turkish Airlines Uses Widebodies On 27 European Routes

  • byJames Pearson
  • December 31, 2021
Turkish Airlines is well known for operating widebodies from its Istanbul Airport hub on routes across Europe. And…
SAS Airbus A350
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What Can We Expect From SAS In 2022?

  • byLinnea Ahlgren
  • December 31, 2021
If the last couple of years has taught us anything, it is that plans and predictions during a…
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Almost Long-Haul: Wizz Air Adds Vienna To Abu Dhabi

  • byJames Pearson
  • December 31, 2021
Wizz Air has announced Vienna to Abu Dhabi. At 2,637 mi (4,244 km), it’ll be the carrier’s longest…
1st Breeze A220 - MSN55128 - Exiting Paint
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Surprising Startups: Which Airlines Launched During 2021?

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 30, 2021
Following a significant transformation in the aviation industry amid the global health crisis, there were bound to be…
Vueling, IAG, Top Airline
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Which IAG Airlines Operated The Most Flights In 2021?

  • byTom Boon
  • December 30, 2021
IAG, or the International Airlines Group, is arguably best known for its two largest flag carriers, British Airways,…
United CRJ200
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A Dying Breed: United’s Single Class 50 Seater Jets

  • byJames Pearson
  • December 30, 2021
The plight of the all-economy, 50-seat regional jet is renowned, and it is music to the ears of…
United Airlines Boeing 727
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Which Airlines Flew The Most Trijets?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 30, 2021
From the 1960s and 1970s, three-engine trijet aircraft were a common sight with many airlines. They served an…
Eurowings Discover, First Flight, Lufthansa Group
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Eurowings Discover: The Rapid Growth Of Lufthansa’s Youngest Carrier

  • byJames Pearson
  • December 30, 2021
Having launched in July 2021, Eurowings Discover is expanding fast. With 11 aircraft, it’ll have 69 routes next…
Qantas-A380-environmental-cost-Getty
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Over 1,000 Weekly Flights In March: The Return Of The Airbus A380

  • byJames Pearson
  • December 30, 2021
Eight airlines will use the A380 at the start of summer 2022, culminating in over 1,000 weekly flights.…
Emirates A350-900
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Everything You Need To Know About Emirates’ Airbus A350 Order

  • byLinnea Ahlgren
  • December 30, 2021
Following a substantial order a little over two years ago, Emirates is set to operate the A350-900 XWB…
Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330
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New US Route Roundup: What Will Begin In The Early New Year?

  • byJames Pearson
  • December 29, 2021
The US will welcome multiple new routes in January, February, and March. By ‘new’, I mean those not…
Air Tahiti nui Boeing 787-9
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Xmas In Quarantine: Tahiti Quarantine Rules Surprise British Family

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 29, 2021
Following a 20-hour journey to start what they thought would be a vacation in paradise, a British family…
Stobart Air KLM Cityhopper Embraer lease
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Some Airlines Lost: A Look At 2021’s Failed Airlines

  • byLinnea Ahlgren
  • December 29, 2021
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2021, it would not be proper to do so without acknowledging…
British Airways A320 moody sky
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BA’s Gatwick Subsidiary Will Face Competition On 97% Of Its Routes

  • byJames Pearson
  • December 29, 2021
Next summer, British Airways will have 37 (and possibly 38) short-haul routes from London Gatwick. Startup BA EuroFlyer…
Airbus, Boeing, Most Used Plane
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  • 4 minute read

2021 In Review: Which Aircraft Types Were Used The Most?

  • byTom Boon
  • December 28, 2021
While 2021 saw aviation’s recovery taking a big jump from 2020, total commercial flights still sit around 20%…
Horizon Dash 8
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Top Of The Props: The USA’s Main Airports For Turboprops

  • byJames Pearson
  • December 28, 2021
Turboprops often play a crucial role in global aviation, especially linking smaller communities and/or providing more flights (and…
Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing 737 MAX, Return To Service
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Where Will Ethiopian Airlines Fly The Boeing 737 MAX?

  • byJames Pearson
  • December 28, 2021
Ethiopian Airlines is set to resume using the Boeing 737 MAX 8 almost three years after the type…
Airplanes at Newark Liberty Airport
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Why Does New York Have So Many Airports?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 28, 2021
Many large cities have several airports. This can complicate travel and connections, but there is usually a reason…
Airbus A350, Qatar Airways, 2021
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The Top Airbus A350 Operators Of 2021 Revealed

  • byTom Boon
  • December 28, 2021
According to schedule data, around 30 airlines have flown the Airbus A350 during 2021. While LATAM only scheduled…
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