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The flight line at Boeing Field in Seattle, Wash. ✈️
(Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson / 2021)
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A look inside the economy cabin on
@united
's first A321neo.
The new aircraft is set to debut this afternoon on UA321 from Houston-IAH to Chicago O'Hare. 💺
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20 years ago today, Concorde flew its final scheduled service from JFK to London Heathrow.
The final three aircraft arrived in sequence, marking the end of regular passenger service for the iconic supersonic aircraft.
🎥:
(BBC Footage, 2003)
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@AlaskaAir
will acquire
@HawaiianAir
for $1.9 billion, creating the fifth-largest U.S. airline.
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@SouthwestAir
has introduced a new special livery — dubbed ‘Freedom One’ — on a 737-800.
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@SouthwestAir
’s new special livery — Freedom One — as seen at
@DallasLoveField
this evening. ✈️ (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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ANA’s first A380 has departed Toulouse back to Tokyo with a customary wing rock on departure.
#FlyingHonu
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NEW: Russian airline Aeroflot to be banned from the United Kingdom, other countries expected to follow suit.
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🐼 delivery...
@FedEx
is carrying three pandas from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. to Chengdu, China ending a 50-year-long partnership between the U.S. and Chinese governments.
The Boeing 777-200 departed
@Dulles_Airport
this afternoon inbound for Chengdu with a stop in
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@BoeingAirplanes
’ 777X nixed its initial flight on Friday due to unfavorable weather conditions. The manufacturer is planning to try again today.
#777XFF
A few images of the latest-generation aircraft during Friday’s attempt:
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The NAACP has issued a national travel advisory for American Airlines, citing four recent incidents.
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The end of an era as N984TW lands in Roswell, becoming
@AmericanAir
final “Maddog” to be retired
#Super80SendOff
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Delta's first
@Airbus
A350XWB poses in front of the iconic 'FLY DELTA JETS' sign at
@ATLairport
(📷: Joe Pries)
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A few photos of
@British_Airways
’ special BOAC livery touching down at
@Dulles_Airport
on Thursday. ✈️📷
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BREAKING: The FAA has issued a national ground stop for all aircraft arriving and departing from all Florida airports, reportedly due to air traffic computer issues.
More to follow.
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Every so often,
#WorldPhotographyDay
and
#NationalAviationDay
fall on the same date. Today is one of those days! Share some of your favorite aviation photos with us! ✈️📸
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@JAL_Official_jp
’s first A350-1000 departs from Toulouse for Tokyo on its delivery flight.
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A handful of
@united
747s rest at the boneyard in Victorville, California, including N118UA, which operated the final commercial flight from Honolulu to San Francisco.
(Photo: Don Brunjes)
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"The 747 had become an institution, recognized all over the world for its size, its beauty, and its grace. A head-turner for sure, the aircraft had established its dominance in the skies.”
#UA747Farewell
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The
@BoeingAirplanes
747 will never cease to be captivating even to its youngest fliers.
#UA747Farewell
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On this day in 1993, the
@Airbus
A321 completed its maiden flight. Today, there are over 3,000 of the type in service. 🛫
Quiz: Who is the world's largest A321 operator?
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📷 Photos of
@POTUS
arriving into
@RAFMildenhall
this evening ahead of the G7 summit this week. Captured by our editor/photographer
@JamesDC152
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@BoeingAirplanes
777X on the move at
#DAS21
✈️
@DubaiAirshow
(Photos: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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Who wants to see this livery return on a 777?
#AvGeek
(📷: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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An A380 is placed in a storage program at Victorville Airport.
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On this day in 1982, the
@BoeingAirplanes
757 completed its first flight. There are approximately 600 of the type in service today, including both the -200 and -300 variants.
(📷: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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Aerial displays on full view at the
@DubaiAirshow
.
#DAS21
#DubaiAirshow
(Photos: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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British Airways have informed local spotters that it has no interest in conducting farewell flights for the Boeing 747.
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@BoeingAirplanes
' 737 MAX 10 is one step closer to entering revenue service.
The aerospace giant received approval from the FAA on Wednesday to begin certification flight testing. If fully certified, deliveries of the largest 737 MAX variant could begin as early as late
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Some photos of
@united
’s new livery are starting to see the light of day. The airline is set to make an official debut tomorrow.
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The mighty
@British_Airways
747 will be around until 2024. Who is catching a ride on the Queen before she’s gone?
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@JAL_Official_jp
officially removed its last remaining 777-200ER (JA703J) from revenue service over the weekend.
JA703J’s last flight took place on Sunday from Okinawa to Tokyo (Haneda) as JL916.
After over 20 years of service with JAL, the airline is planning a celebratory
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Racing a
@BoeingAirplanes
777X to the runway… 🛫
AirlineGeeks photographer
@KPAE_Spotter
captured this video at Boeing Field in Seattle, Wash.
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@JAL_Official_jp
is bidding farewell to its last 777-200 aircraft.
JA703J's last revenue flight was in early November; the airline ferried the aircraft to a storage facility in Victorville, Calif. on Wednesday.
#AvGeek
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#OnThisDay
in 1994, the
@BoeingAirplanes
777 took to the skies for the first time. Nearly 1,500 fly today. 🛫
Watch:
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First Class on JAL's A350-1000, which features a double bed, seating for up to three dining together, and 4K IFE screens.
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According to Lufthansa Cargo one of their MD-11F’s are already wearing the new colors. D-ALCB. (Photo: Instagram |
@LufthansaCargoAG
)
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An E190 has been painted in the Breeze livery — David Neeleman’s new start-up brand.
(Photo: John Klos)
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🇯🇵
@FlyANA_official
has taken delivery of their first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, becoming the first Japanese airline to operate the variant.
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First ever 787 landing in
#Antarctica
:
Largest aircraft ever to land on
#TrollAirfield
!
"This demonstrates our capability of performing more effective flight operations to
#Antarctica
by carrying a larger scientific/logistics crew, more cargo with a smaller environmental footprint", says NPI-director, Camilla Brekke,
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AirlineGeeks photographer
@KPAE_Spotter
spent the morning onboard a special
@Qantas
747 flight from
@flyLAXairport
to Moses Lake, Wash. This specific aircraft will be turned over to
@RollsRoyce
for testing.
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Snow can bring out the best and worst in airline liveries. ❄️
Which
@AmericanAir
777-200 livery looks better: old vs. new?
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Photos from onboard the first revenue 737 MAX flight today in the U.S.
@AmericanAir
flew the aircraft between Miami and New York.
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B-HNL is brought over to the restoration area at the Pima Air and Space Museum.
#Boeing777home
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As seen in the Boeing paint shop,
@Qantas
’ latest 787-9 Dreamliner features a special livery honoring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, according to the airline. (📷: Qantas)
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The Nomadic Aviation Groups flies around the world under a veil.
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Tell us about your least favorite aircraft to fly on and why it’s the CRJ-200. 🛫👀
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Alaska Airlines operated its inaugural 737 MAX flight today and
@AirlineGeeks
was onboard! More photos and the full story coming soon on the website.
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American’s Austin route map…
How it started (2023)
How it’s going (2024)
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September 4 is going to be a date many of us will remember. That day American Airlines will retire its remaining 26 McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft, ending a 37-year-long career flying the polished aluminum livery across the country.
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Who is going to miss the Maddog? Enjoy them while they’re still around! They will be rocking the classic paint all the way until retirement.
#maddog
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🇫🇮
#FIN1
:
@Finnair
’s new nonstop flight between
#Helsinki
and
#LosAngeles
resumes after a more than 25-year hiatus.
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Onboard
@Delta
flight 88 from
@Dulles_Airport
to
@ATLairport
, which is the last MD-88 revenue flight for the airline. Delta is bidding farewell to its McDonnell Douglas fleets today.
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✈️ Today marked 37 years since the
@BoeingAirplanes
757 took to the skies for the first time. What are some of your favorite
#B757
memories?
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A full moon with a
@lufthansa
747-8i this evening at
@Dulles_Airport
.
(Photo: DMVFlights | )
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.
@Delta
is set to fly its last revenue 777 flight from
@JFKairport
to
@flyLAXairport
later today. The fleet type will be retired.
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Delta’s first A220, N101DU, made a visit to LGA this morning
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There is undoubtedly something special about flying on a Boeing 747. In one sense, it’s like taking a ride on a piece of history as the jet is not only aesthetically pleasing but also an emblem of ingenuity.
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Tomorrow marks the end of an era for
@United
.
Join us tomorrow starting at 7:30 a.m. PT for the airline’s final 747 flight.
#UA747Farewell
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A Category II rating means that Mexican-based airlines would be prohibited from adding additional flights to the U.S. and have limited abilities to codeshare with U.S.-based airlines.
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A United 757-300 resting at the gate at SFO before its flight back to DCA! Who has flown on the ✏️?
#avgeek
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Looking out over the redesigned winglet on the
@Aerolineas_AR
@BoeingAirplanes
737 MAX 8
Here's what it was like on the aircraft's first jaunt:
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@SouthwestAir
’s newest special livery — dubbed Imau One — on the stand at
@DallasLoveField
after a 7-hour ferry flight from Kona.
What do you think of this new paint job? 🎨
(Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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Which airline’s 747 would you like to see make a comeback? 🛫
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Pick one now-retired airplane that you really wish you had the chance to fly. ✈️
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