Economy Class & Beyond

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada takes to the skies

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With Longview Aviation taking over Bombardier's interest in the Dash8 programme, a name that has not been forgotten to return to the skies. Welcome De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Longview Aviation Capital Corp launched De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited. It's an important step as this organisation will operate the world-wide Dash 8 aircraft business. The launch … [Read more...]

TAP Air Portugal takes their A321LR Transatlantic

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TAP Air Portugal has taken its Airbus A321LR (the long-range variant of the Airbus A321neo) on a trip westbound - to Newark International Airport for its first Transatlantic flight. TAP's first A321LR readying for its first transatlantic flight - Image, TAP Air Portugal. https://twitter.com/tapairportugal/status/1134887326310686722 They become the first European carrier … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand opts for the Boeing 787-10

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It seems that Air New Zealand has made a decision on the replacement for the Boeing 777-200ER fleet - the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. The first delivery of the new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners is expected to commence in 2022, allowing withdrawal of the Boeing 777-200ER during 2025. Interestingly, these aircraft will be delivered with GENx engines- as opposed to Rolls Royce … [Read more...]

Delta takes delivery of its first A330-900neo

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Delta Air Lines today took delivery of their first Airbus A330-900neo. It doing so becoming the third operator of the type and the first operator in North America operating an Airbus A330neo family aircraft. Delta and Airbus teams at Toulouse with the first Delta Airbus A330-900neo - Image, Delta/Airbus. The Airbus A330-900neo is being delivered from Airbus Toulouse to … [Read more...]

Airbus extends the range of the A220 family

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At the Airbus Innovation Day, the company announced a change to the Airbus A220 family, with the type's range being extended by 450nm. Airbus A220-100 and A220-300 - Rendering, Airbus. The extra 450nm version will be offered from the second half of 2020. This is offered in tandem with an increased maximum take-off weight (MTOW). This set to increase by 2,268 kg (2.3 … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines first Airbus A350 takes to the air

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Another carrier’s new A350 takes to the air for the first time - with the first of Japan Airlines Airbus A350 fleet taking to their air on its maiden flight. Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 on its maiden flight - Image Airbus The first A350-900 completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft to be produced by Airbus for the airline and … [Read more...]

Ryanair delays Boeing 737 MAX entry into service

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Ryanair announced it's full years results today. Buried in that guidance was the plans for its upcoming Boeing 737 MAX fleet. Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 200 - Image, The Boeing Company As we all know the Boeing 737 MAX remains grounded worldwide, pending re-certification by aviation authorities after the two crashes of the type. This has had a major impact in the … [Read more...]

Delta’s first Airbus A330neo takes flight

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Delta Air Lines first Airbus A330neo took to the air for the first time this week. The plane is an A330-900neo, with the plane in full Delta house colours. Delta Airbus A330-900neo taking to the sky - Image, Airbus, via Delta. The plane took off from Toulouse for its first test flight. It's another step forward in the A330-900neo project - with Delta Air Lines being the … [Read more...]

Fiji Airways to add the Airbus A350 to its feet

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Fiji Airways is adding two Airbus A350-900 aircraft to its long haul fleet. Fiji Airways Airbus A350-900 - Image, Airbus The aircraft will be used to broaden the airline's international network, with two Airbus A350-900 to be leased from DAE Capital - making Fiji Airways the newest operator and DAE Capital the latest customer. The plane will be set up in a two-class … [Read more...]