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shutterstock_2413840295 (4x6 crop) - Los Angeles, United States - November 4, 2022: Airplanes from jetBlue and Spirit Airlines at Los Angeles Airport (LAX) aerial view in the United States.
California Lawmakers Consider Banning Paid Security Clearance Program Clear

Some are calling the membership-based service un-equitable.

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Several Alaska Airlines aircraft on the apron at Seattle Tacoma International Airport.
Alaska Ranks As The Top American Airline For The Second Year In A Row

The airline topped the ACSI Travel Study with a score of 82.

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More Than You Might Think: A Look At Beijing's Various Airports

China's biggest, oldest, and most mysterious airports are all in Beijing.

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Gulfstream Introduces The G700 Into Service

Two Gulfstream G700s have been delivered.

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Wizz Air Leverages Passenger Data And AI With New Shopping Platform

The airline's new initiative is undoubtedly creative.

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JetBlue Airways Airbus A220-300 landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
JetBlue Now Expects To Save $100 Million In Costs By Swapping Embraer E-190s For Airbus A220s

Every little helps as the carrier strives to return to profitability.

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Analysis: Old Tech Boeing 737 & Airbus A320 Planes Make Up 70% Of Narrowbody Fleet

Despite being in service for almost a decade, neither of the new single-aisle jets are close to taking over the reins from their predecessors.

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Non-Synchronous Vibration: EASA Calls For New Checks On LEAP 1-A Engine Used On A320neo Family

While EASA has issued its final airworthiness directive, the FAA is yet to do so, despite publishing an NPRM in October 2023.

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Florida Wheel Choc: MacDill Air Force Base Wrestles With Gator

On Monday, an alligator invaded an airbase claiming a KC-135 Stratotanker as its own.

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Australia's Domestic Airlines Are Finally Lifting Their Game

Australia's domestic airlines did well in March and are on track to recover closer to the long-term performance standards.

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Alaska Airlines Expects Up To 13 Fewer Boeing 737 MAX Deliveries This Year

Alaska Airlines executives shared that they still prefer the Boeing 737 MAX 10, even if it is not certified.

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WestJet Adds Six New Asian Destinations To Korean Air Codeshare Agreement

WestJet and Korean Air have extended their codeshare partnership for the launch of WestJet's Calgary to Seoul route in May.

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Increased Accessibility: Air China Resumes Flights To Havana Cuba

Chinese travelers no longer require any visas to visit Cuba.

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Who is Robin Hayes? The New CEO Of Airbus North America

Hayes will take over the new role on June 3.

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AirAsia Airbus A320neo Opens 13th Route To India

AirAsia has added another nonstop connection between Kuala Lumpur and the Indian city of Jaipur.

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A Look Inside The Etihad Airways Airbus A380 Re-Inaugural To New York JFK

Today was the first time in several years Etihad deployed the type to JFK.

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