Andrew Curran-

Andrew Curran

May, 2019
flights, Qantas, Airlines
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About Andrew Curran

Lead Journalist - Southwest Pacific -.A Masters level education and appetite for travel combine to make Andrew an incredible aviation brain with decades of insight behind him. Andrew’s first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Australian airlines adds exciting depth and color to his work. Andrew is based in Sydney.

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Frontier Airlines aircraft lined up
Here's Why Frontier Airlines Paints Animals On Its Aircraft Tails

Animals have been adorning the tails of Frontier Airlines' aircraft for almost 30 years - where did the idea originate from?

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An Air New Zealand McDonnell Douglas DC-10 parked on an airport apron.
What Caused An Air New Zealand Flight To Crash Into An Antarctic Mountain In 1979

On November 28, 1979, Flight TE 901 crashed into Mount Erebus, triggering one of the most controversial investigations in the country's history.

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A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350 flying in the sky.
Which Airlines Operate The Airbus A350? A Comprehensive List

Almost 600 examples have been delivered since the Airbus A350's launch in 2015, entering into service with airlines worldwide.

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A JetGo ERJ140 on an airport apron.
The Rise And Inglorious Fall Of Australia's JetGo

The regional carrier racked up millions in debt before leaving passengers and debtors out of pocket.

A QantasLink Boeing 717 Flying in the sky.
What's The Difference Between Qantas And QantasLink?

There are some key underlying differences between the two carriers.

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A Fiji Airways Airbus A350 on an airport apron.
70 Years & Still Going Strong: A History of Fiji Airways

From humble beginnings to transpacific expansion, what are some of the key milestones throughout the history Fiji Airways?

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The underbelly of a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 flying overhead.
How Many Boeing 717s Were Built?

The narrowbody airliner was produced from 1998 to 2006. Where are they now?

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Delta Air Lines Boeing 757
Why The Boeing 757 Can't Dump Fuel

The Boeing 757 is one of several aircraft incapable of dumping fuel - what are the reasons behind this?

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Inside the cockpit of a Hurricane Hunter aircraft
Here's Why The US Government Flies Aircraft Into Hurricanes

Hurricanes Hunters help provide real-time data to the NHC.

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Emirates Airbus A380 landing in snow
Why The Airbus A380 Is Only Equipped With Reverse Thrust On Its Inside Engines

It's a big and magnificent bird. But with its massive size, why does it only have reverse thrusters on two of its four engines?

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Wizz Air Airbus A321 Inflight
Wizz Air Offers More Free Tickets To Ukrainians But Also Plans A Return To Moscow

Wizz Air is playing both sides in the Ukrainian/Russian conflict with more free tickets for embattled Ukrainians while planning a return to Moscow.

American Airlines Boeing 737 Tail Livery
American Airlines Eyes 8 Roundtrip Flights A Day To Havana

American Airlines has asked the US DOT to let it increase its 6 daily roundtrip flights between Miami and Havana to 8 daily roundtrip flights.

Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9
Air New Zealand Cuts Down 6-Month Flight Schedule Due To Staff Sickness

Air New Zealand is getting on the front foot and proactively canceling flights over the next 6 months to avoid disruptive last-minute cancelations.

A Qantas A380 landing in Sydney.
Qantas Engineers Vote For One Minute Strike Action From Late August

Engineers at Qantas, Jetstar, and Network Aviation will commence industrial action later this month, starting with one-minute work stoppages.

Alliance Airlines aircraft at Adelaide Air
Alliance Airlines Contract & Wet Lease Flying Spikes In FY2022

Alliance Airlines has just released its results for the 2022 financial year, revealing big gains in its core wet lease and contract business.

Emirates A380 Inflight
Emirates Wants To Spend $2 Billion Improving Its Soft Product

Emirates is promising refurbished cabins and new menus as part of multi-billion dollar investment in its soft product.

United(Her Art Here -New York _ New Jersey Livery) Boeing 757-224
You Can Now Be A Pilot Or Air Traffic Controller In United Airlines’ App

Joining United's flight simulator game on their mobile app is Cleared to Land, a new game where you can practice your air traffic controller skills.

Qantas Boeing 737-800 Landing
Unlucky: 3 Incidents In 3 Days For Qantas Boeing 737-800s

In a run of bad luck, the Qantas Boeing 737-800 fleet has experienced 3 incidents in 3 days, including a lightning strike and flames from an engine.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 inflight
Boeing's Monthly Deliveries Halve In July

Boeing had a pretty ordinary July with only 26 planes delivered and 126 net orders while rival Airbus comfortably bested Boeing on both counts.

Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER
Air New Zealand To Remove Boeing 777s From Victorville Storage Facility

Air New Zealand is preparing the first of four Boeing 777-300ERs to leave the long-term aircraft storage park at Victorville.

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