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Boeing predicts fourfold growth in India, South Asia’s airplane fleet by 2043

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Boeing predicts that the number of commercial airplanes in India and South Asia will almost quadruple over the next 20 years, following steady growth during the past 10. This growth will be enabled by further low-cost carrier expansion and network diversification, as airlines offer more routes and destinations throughout the region.

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Pegasus Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX-10 jets, takes options for 100 more

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Turkish budget carrier Pegasus Airlines has announced a huge order for 100 Boeing 737 Max-10 single-aisle aircraft and has taken out options on 100 more. The order will facilitate Istanbul-based Pegasus Airlines plan to grow and modernize its existing narrowbody fleet.

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Alaska Airlines Flight 261: Investigating what caused the tragedy

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Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was one of the worst aviation disasters in modern US history. The airplane wasnt uncontrollable at this point, and was flying fairly stable at altitude, so the decision was made to continue on their route, burn more fuel, and divert to LAX. Sadly, though, it was not to be.

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TAAG Angola Airlines welcomes first Boeing 787-9 complete with an unusual logo

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TAAG Angola Airlines is celebrating the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, complete with a special new livery and an unusual logo. TAAG Angola Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner On February 4, 2025, Angola will also be celebrating Liberation Day, marking the 61 st anniversary of the start of the countrys armed struggle.

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Singapore Airlines A380 rolls away from airport gate after parking brake error  

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A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 rolled backward and away from its parking stand at Delhi Airport in India after its crew reportedly failed to set the parking brakes correctly. After the pilots realized the aircraft was rolling backwards, they immediately set the parking brake bringing the airplane to a halt.

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Can Airplane Food Actually Be “Restaurant Quality?”

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Airline food tends to be the punchline of many jokes, and the average traveler would probably compare it more closely to dog food than anything else. In the past, Ive shared my approach to ordering airplane food. Warm mixed nuts are such an airplane snack Can airplane food be as good as on the ground?

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Departures and arrivals: the world’s airline casualties and startups of 2024  

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As is the case with any year, 2024 was kinder to some companies within the global airline industry than it was to others. Skycolors / Shutterstock Note: This article will be limited to major passenger and cargo airlines and is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

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