Boeing Delivers 100th 737-800BCF to AerCap
The milestone aircraft was handed over to lessor AerCap and will be operated by GOL Linhas Aéreas cargo subsidiary.
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9/28/1988: Maiden Flight of the Ilyushin ll-96
Today in Aviation, the Russian-built, long-haul, wide-body, quad-jet Ilyushin ll-96 took its first flight in 1988.
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Virgin Atlantic to Join SkyTeam Alliance
After years of speculation, Virgin Atlantic (VS) has finally announced its intention to join SkyTeam.
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Aer Lingus to Put A320neo into Service
The arrival of the A320neo will allow Aer Lingus (EI) to retire some of its older A320ceos.
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9/27/2005: US Airways, America West Merge
Today in Aviation, the merger of US Airways (US) and America West Airlines (HP) was completed in 2005.
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easyJet Unveils Ambitious Net Zero Emissions Plan
easyJet has become the first airline in the world to have its net-zero target validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative
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9/26/2011: First Boeing 787 Handed over to ANA
Today in Aviation, Boeing hands over the first 787 Dreamliner to launch customer ANA All Nippon Airways (NH) in 2011.
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Russian Air Crews Could Be Signed Up To Army
The conscription notice has the potential of taking between 50 and 80% of the country's aviation workforce.
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Japan to Reopen International Borders
Japan is to finally reopen its borders after two and a half years of tight restrictions.
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Canada Jetlines Takes Off
After encountering numerous delays, Canada's newest airline has finally taken to the skies.