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AirlineGeeks.com started in February 2013 as a solo project by a teenager in Washington D.C. Over the years, we have expanded to a dedicated team of over 22 members located throughout the United States and Europe. Our shared passion for aviation unites us. We aim to deliver the latest news in the aviation world, helping our readers deepen their interest and knowledge of the industry.

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Spirit to be Publicly Traded Again

10 hours ago | airlinegeeks.com | Caleb Revill

Spirit announced Thursday that its common stock has been approved for listing on the NYSE American stock exchange. A news release published by Spirit stated that trading for the company is expected to begin under the symbol FLYY starting on Tuesday. The announcement comes days after Dave Davis was appointed as the new CEO of the airline on Monday.
Lawmakers Call FAA to Action Over Ongoing DCA Safety Concerns

1 day ago | airlinegeeks.com | Caleb Revill

Legislators are calling for the Federal Aviation Administration to address “considerable concerns” over aircraft operation safety in and around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. In a letter sent to FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau on Monday, representatives Rick Larsen, Steve Cohen, and Tammy Duckworth said January’s midair collision drew increased scrutiny to “numerous underlying issues” with standard operating procedures and air traffic controller hiring...
Boeing Tries Culture Shift After Worker Survey Shows Morale Issues

1 day ago | airlinegeeks.com | Caleb Revill

Boeing is in the process of redefining its company values after an employee survey outlined low morale in its workforce. A recent FlightGlobal report cited an internal message by Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, who said that “pride in Boeing has dropped significantly.” In response to Boeing’s survey findings, Ortberg reportedly held an all-employee meeting on April 17 to address the matter.
Remembering ‘Shepard One’

3 days ago | airlinegeeks.com | RyanRyan Ewing |Ryan Ewing

How one airline supported Pope Francis’ whirlwind trip to the U.S. a decade ago. In September 2015, American Airlines operated a special charter flight for Pope Francis during his first visit to the United States. The aircraft used, a Boeing 777-200ER with tail number N776AN, was designated “Shepherd One” for the duration of the papal tour and remains in service today.
Alaska to Exit International Market

3 days ago | airlinegeeks.com | RyanRyan Ewing |Ryan Ewing

Alaska will serve one fewer country by the end of this year. The carrier confirmed Monday that it will no longer operate scheduled flights to the Bahamas. In its latest schedule update, the Seattle-based airline axed a handful of routes, including flights between Washington Dulles and San Francisco along with Los Angeles.
Engine Fire Leads to Delta A330 Evacuation

3 days ago | airlinegeeks.com | RyanRyan Ewing |Ryan Ewing

282 passengers were on the flight. A Delta Airbus A330-300 suffered a reported engine fire on the ground in Orlando, Florida, on Monday. The aircraft – registered as N807NW – was operating flight 1213 from Atlanta when a fire was reported while the jet was taxiing to the gate. So far, no injuries have been reported among the 282 passengers, a Delta spokesperson said. 10 flight attendants and two pilots were also on board.
Trip Report: SAS Business From Copenhagen to JFK

3 days ago | airlinegeeks.com | Joey Gerardi

A lot has happened in the past year for SAS; it left the Star Alliance and joined SkyTeam, and with this change, it has moved around network operations, especially in North America, to fit its new partnerships. The airline has expanded at SkyTeam hubs such as New York-JFK with more service and aircraft upguages, as well as a new nonstop flight to Seattle.
Boeing Accused of Stonewalling in MAX Case

3 days ago | airlinegeeks.com | RyanRyan Ewing |Ryan Ewing

Boeing is facing accusations of deliberately obstructing the discovery process in a lawsuit over its 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. The plaintiffs, which include subsidiaries of Norwegian Air, have filed a motion to compel Boeing to produce documents and appoint a special discovery master, citing months of delays and evasive tactics by the manufacturer.
Alaska Axes Four Routes

5 days ago | airlinegeeks.com | RyanRyan Ewing |Ryan Ewing

The carrier will end several cross-country routes. In its latest network shake-up, Alaska is cutting service on four routes. These moves include several changes to transcontinental services. On Aug. 20, the airline plans to end flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Washington Dulles. Both routes were relics of Virgin America, beginning in 2009. Alaska acquired the airline in 2016.
American Reshuffles Northeast Network

5 days ago | airlinegeeks.com | RyanRyan Ewing |Ryan Ewing

The airline will cut capacity on this route. American is shaking up its network in the Northeast this summer. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline will cut one route, but swap it with another. In July, the carrier will end service between New York-JFK and Worcester, Massachusetts, according to Cirium Diio schedule data. This route began in 2022 and currently operates once per day on an Embraer E175 aircraft.