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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...]

Boeing demonstrates what it can do with a 787-9 Dreamliner (VIDEO)

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It's fast coming up to one of the aviation highlights of year - the Farnborough Air Show 2016. And yes - we know that many a deal will be signed, press images and renderings will appear. But there's nothing like a real life demonstration... as Boeing prove in their demonstration flight rehearsal with a Boeing 787-9 painted up in All Nippon Airways … [Read more...]

Thai Airways A350 begins testing

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Progress continues for Thai Airways and their Airbus A350 - which has now got some engines attached to the plane as it rolls out of hanger. Thai Airways Airbus A350 rolls out - Image, Airbus The plane has rolled out of the cabin furnishing & engine installation at the Airbus Toulouse Final Assembly Line. The aircraft is now ready to proceed to further ground and … [Read more...]

First Bombardier CSeries for Swiss arrives at Zurich

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It's been some time coming, but Swiss have finally have had their first Bombardier CSeries delivered to their home of Zürich Airport. Swiss Bombardier CSeries CS100 at Zurich Airport - Image, Swiss via Twitter The aircraft will be used in Swiss International Airlines short and mid-haul operations from the 15th July 2016, with a flight booked for it between Zürich … [Read more...]

Air Canada finalises CSeries CS300 Order

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Air Canada has finalised its order with Bombardier for CSeries aircraft The firm order calls for 45 CS300 and options for an additional 30 options (again, CS300), firming up the Letter of Intent signed in February. The order - whilst not as big as Delta's CSeries order is one of the more significant orders for the Bombardier CSeries. At list prices (remind again … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Boeing 737 wind-down begins

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Lufthansa will be bringing an end of its Boeing 737 operations on the 29th October 2016. With such announcements, final operations and such are now starting to be published. Lufthansa Boeing 737 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Lufthansa has operated Boeing 737s in some form since the launch of the type in 1968 - where it became the launch … [Read more...]

KLM to wave goodbye to its Fokker F70 fleet in 2017

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As brand new more efficient airplanes join many an airline fleet, older ones must make way sadly. This is true for KLM who have announced that Fokker 70 operation will come to an end on October 2017. KLM Cityhopper Fokker F70 departing Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond KLM Cityhopper (A KLM subsidiary) is replacing its short-haul Fokker fleet used for … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific adds more A350 routes – Auckland, Paris and Rome!

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With Cathay Pacific taking delivery of their latest aircraft - the Airbus A350-900, new routes have been announced for twin-engined aircraft. Cathay Pacific's first Airbus A350 arriving into Hong Kong - Image, Cathay Pacific (That is a nice picture. Top marks Cathay Pacific... Top Marks indeed!) These include operations to: Auckland Paris Charles De Gaulle … [Read more...]

EasyJet introduce their 186 seater A320 (featuring Recaro SL3510 seats)

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Easyjet has taken delivery of what it calling its new Spaceflex Airbus A320 - seating a grand total of 186 passengers. Here's the press image of those seats loaded aboard the new EasyJet A320. EasyJet SpaceFlex A320 with Recaro SL3510 Seats - Image, EasyJet. EasyJet currently operate 180 seat A320 aircraft - this is another row of seats that have been … [Read more...]

Air Austral takes delivery of its first Boeing 787

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There are the occasional new operator of the Boeing 787 - as deliveries to airlines continue apace. Today's new operator is Air Austral who have taken delivery of their first Boeing 787. Air Austral Boeing 787 -  Image (c) The Boeing Company. This is the first of two aircraft that are being delivered to Air Austral - which will join the 9 strong fleet that Air Austral … [Read more...]