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Farnborough 2016 Digest Day 3

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It's time to look back at today's events at the Farnborough Air Show, and see who's been flashing the cash... or not. Egyptair were first out of the trap this morning, with an order for Nine 737-800s. Eight of the planes will be financed via Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. Egyptair 737-800 - Rendering (c) The Boeing Company. Next up, Air Europa will be joining the list … [Read more...]

Airbus has one thing to say to Boeing…

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As we all know, Boeing is celebrating it's 100th anniversary of The Boeing Company and all its forms. Well, Airbus has something to say about that, with them releasing the following video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWaTjYpczKQ Mainly, the word "Congratulations". Boeing responded in kind. Thanks @Airbus for an amazing tribute. Here's to the next century of … [Read more...]

Farnborough Day 2 Digest

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Day two of the Farnborough Air Show has been and gone. Let's see who's been opening their cheque books today... Let's start with Airbus, with the headline order of 100 A321neo aircraft from Air Asia. Air Asia A321neo - Rendering, Airbus This brings Air Asia's booked purchases up to 575 Airbus A320 family aircraft. That's a lot of Airbus narrow body aircraft. Be … [Read more...]

flyDubai adds an LCC option between Dubai and Bangkok

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It seems flyDubai wants to expand its network further from its current regional operations, with the airline targeting Bangkok as its next destination. flyDubai Boeing 737-800 in landing configuration - Image, flyDubai The Low Cost Airline will be adding Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to its network from late November 2016. It plans to operate two flights a day between the … [Read more...]

Farnborough Digest Day 1

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Well, day one has come to an end at the Farnborough Air Show. And apart from rain causing more than it's fair share of chaos (because it never rains in the UK...). So, let's see who's ordered what on day one: Boeing opened the show with Xiamen Airlines signing for 30 737 MAX 200 airplanes Boeing 737 MAX 200 for Xiamen Airlines - Image (c) The Boeing … [Read more...]

British Airways to deploy an A380 to Boston

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It seems British Airways is going to stretch its Airbus A380 fleet further, with a timetable change filed indicating that the next destination on the list... is Boston. British Airways Airbus A380 being towed to Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. According to airlineroute, British Airways will deploy their A380 to Boston in … [Read more...]

Taking the Gatwick Express? Good luck with that…

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Last week Southern Rail gave up running any pretense of running a normal timetable, and cancelled 341 services a day on its network from today (11th July 2016). Alas, Southern Rail operates the Gatwick Express route - and unsurprisingly this has been hit by changes. Gatwick Express train (Class 387/2 Electrostar) service passing Clapham Junction - Image, Economy Class … [Read more...]

What to look out for at Farnborough 2016

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As the aviation world gathers in East Hampshire at Farnborough for the bi-yearly aviation show, here's my predictions for this week's airshow. Orders Reading around, I wouldn't expect the mega orders we've seen at Paris and Farnborough the past few years. Let's blame the wonderful UK Brexit for some of this, which has introduced a lot of uncertainty into the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner

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It's Sunday, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, sitting at the gate in a summer morning at London Heathrow Terminal 2 is a Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Ethiopian Airlines was the launch customer for the Boeing 787 in its region. The airline operates a fleet of 14 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in its fleet currently, with a further six to … [Read more...]

More Air France and KLM “Oh My Deals”

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We all know the pound is in the doldrums after Brexit. Heck. It hurts a lot.  But Air France and KLM have some semi decent deals if you want to get away from the chaos for a bit. Air France Boeing 777-300ER at Paris Orly - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Let's start with Air France - http://www.airfrance.co.uk/GB/en/local/resainfovol/meilleuresoffres/wow_deals.htm (As … [Read more...]