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Hawaiian Airlines To Replace Inter-Island Boeing 717s With The 737-800

Alaska Airlines has announced that it has selected the Boeing 737-800 to replace the interisland 717-200s that currently operate under the Hawaiian Airlines banner. These rear-engined twinjets have been a perfect fit for the short and sharp rotations that characterize interisland flying, but it is no secret that they aren't getting any younger. As such, a replacement aircraft has been eyed for some time.

Simple FlyingSimple FlyingChris Loh10 Aug

British Airways Breaks Decades of CFM Loyalty

The United Kingdom's primary flag carrier, British Airways, has selected Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan, or GTF engine to power up to 63 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, ending decades of exclusive reliance on CFM International engines for its Airbus narrowbody fleet. So in this video, we take a look at why the airline is introducing a second engine supplier for the first time on its A320neo family fleet, and what this decision says about how airlines are choosing engines in today's increasingly complex aviation market.

Simple FlyingSimple FlyingSF Staff10 Aug