It's an end of an era. After over 50 years of production, the final Boeing 747 rolls off the assembly line in Everett, Washington. No new "Queen of the Skies" will ever be built again, though the 747 will continue to fly for decades to come. … [Read more...] about The Final Boeing 747 Rolls Off the Assembly Line
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Qantas Selects 717 Replacement
Last week, the Australian flag carrier, Qantas, announced a major fleet renewal program. And as part of that program, Qantas selects a 717 replacement, leaving Hawaiian as the sole operator that has yet to do so. … [Read more...] about Qantas Selects 717 Replacement
The Boeing 737 MAX Doesn’t Scare Me
After a long grounding, it appears that Boeing's beleaguered yet crucial narrow-body aircraft is ready to fly. And, I'm here to tell you that the Boeing 737 MAX doesn't scare me. Nor should it scare you. … [Read more...] about The Boeing 737 MAX Doesn’t Scare Me
Airbus Wants to Put Beds in the Cargo Hold
Yesterday news broke that Airbus wants to put beds in the cargo hold of certain widebody aircraft. But I'm skeptical any airline will take such an option. … [Read more...] about Airbus Wants to Put Beds in the Cargo Hold
Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Boeing 787 Order
It's official! Hawaiian Airlines confirms Boeing 787 order. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Boeing 787 Order
Hawaiian Air A321neo Enters Service
The Hawaiian Air A321neo enters service for the first time this past Tuesday! … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air A321neo Enters Service
Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines Celebrate
Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines celebrate as both airlines recently achieve some significant milestones. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines Celebrate
Hawaiian Airlines Accepts First A321neo
Hawaiian Airlines accepts first A321neo on Friday, October 27, in Hamburg, Germany. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Accepts First A321neo
Hawaiian Airlines is Reconsidering its A330neo Order
Last week Friday, CNN broke some big Hawaii aviation news: Hawaiian Airlines is reconsidering its A330neo order. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines is Reconsidering its A330neo Order
Hawaiian A321neo Fleet Plans
Last week Hawaiian announced its initial A321neo routes. But days later they released additional details on the Hawaiian A321neo fleet plans. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian A321neo Fleet Plans