Economy Class & Beyond

First Boeing 787-9 completes its first test flight sucessfully

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A short while ago, ZB001 - the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner completed its first flight from Paine Field to Boeing Field in Seattle. The plane completed a five-hour sortie, which took it over Washington State and Mount Rainer according to Flightaware: Image and Data: Flightaware - http://uk.flightaware.com/live/flight/BOE1 The plane landed safely at Boeing field at … [Read more...]

Boeing 787-9 makes its first flight

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You wait a long time for a first-flight, then all of a sudden, it's two first flights in two days. Today, Boeing let the first stretch of the 787 - the 787-9 take to the air for the first time today.   Awaiting clearance Lined up Awaiting Clearance Rolling Wheels up! Airboune Airborne with one of the Boeing T-33 … [Read more...]

Aeromexico tweaks upcoming 787 Operations

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Aeromexico has been tweaking its upcoming Boeing 787 long haul operations from Mexico City. Both services to Paris-CDG and New York-JFK have had changes made to their operation timetables Mexico City to Paris CDG This route has been delayed into entry for a third time. Originally the service was commence on the 14th October. This has been put back to the 21st October, then … [Read more...]

Bombardier CSeries FTV-1 completes its first flight

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FTV-1 - the first Bombardier CSeries CS100 took to the skies safely today. FTV-1 with the nosewheel up - Image Bombardier. The plane took off shortly before 9:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, and  completed an initial sortie of 2 hours and 29 minutes, landing back at Montreal Mirabel Airport  safely and intact. This represents a lot of big steps. For … [Read more...]

China Southern boosts Guangzhou – London Heathrow route… again

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China Southern is forging ahead with 787 operations. The airline already has pulled forward the start date of 787s (commenced 10th September), and are now planning to boost operation from 5 flights a week to a daily timetable The new timetable looks like this: CZ303 DEPART CAN 09:30 ARRIVE LHR 14:50 CZ304 DEPART LHR 22:30 ARRIVE CAN 18:30+1 Operates Daily Effective: 25th … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – KLM Retro 737-800

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines - Boeing 737-800 in KLM's retro colour scheme prepare to depart Heathrow for a return trip to Amsterdam Schipol. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]

CSeries first flight – Monday….

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The latest word is that the Bombardier is rather keen to get their new shiny plane in the air, with the first flight of the Bombardier CSeries CS-100 (Frame FTV-1) aiming for a first flight on Monday, subject to weather conditions Bombardier CSeries FTV-1 lining upon for testing - Image, Bombardier via CSeries.com The aircraft has completed nearly all the required … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Oman Air

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It's Saturday again, so please stow your luggage in the overhead locker, ensure your tray table is folded up and fasten your seatbelt as we go to this weeks safety video. This week, it's Oman Air, demonstrating safety aboard their aircraft. Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]

Iberia introduces a 3-tier Economy Fare Structure

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In a move that almost looks match for match like Germanwings recent fare restructuring, Iberia is to restructure its Spanish Domestic services and European Economy Fares. So what are we looking at? - Basic: Cheapest Fare, Hand baggage only, No pre-assigned seats, no change in ticket - Classic: 1 piece of hold luggage, pre-assignable seating, change in ticket for a fee - … [Read more...]

United adds a new route to Edinburgh from Chicago

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United will be flying some more friendly skies in next year's summer season, with a direct flight between Chicago O'Hare and Edinburgh. The timetable looks like this: UA118 DEPART ORD 18:00 ARRIVE EDI 07:45+1 UA119 DEPART EDI 10:45 ARRIVE ORD 13:00 Booked equipment: Boeing 757-200 Frequencies: - 5 weekly from 22nd May 2014 - 11 June 2014 - Daily from 12th June 2014 to … [Read more...]