Economy Class & Beyond

United Airlines pencils in 2018 as the end of the line for their 747 fleet

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Two bits of fleet news that have been under the radar. First up - United Airlines will be planning to retire their Boeing 747-400 fleet in 2018 after years of sterling service. Boeing 747-400 in Classic United White and Blue... and flaking paint - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. For some frequent flyers, there will be some tears of sorrow (especially those in love … [Read more...]

Delivered: The First Singapore Airlines A350

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After writing about the first routes for Singapore Airlines A350 yesterday, it seems today was the day that Airbus formally delivered the aircraft to Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines first Airbus A350 at the Airbus delivery centre, Toulouse - Image, Airbus The first aircraft left Toulouse for its new home of Singapore - where the plane will be pressed into service … [Read more...]

Embraer rolls out its first E2 E-Jet

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Embraer has rolled out the first of its next generation EJet - the E2 series, and today the E190-E2. Embraer E2 E2-190 Rollout, Image, Embraer The E2 series is an update of the Embraer E-Jet family (E-170, E175, E190, E195). Embraer will be taking forward three updates including: E2-175 (three jets to be used for testing) E2-190 (four jets to be used for testing) E2-195 … [Read more...]

Lufthansa A350s to operate from Munich

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Lufthansa has decided its base for its first Airbus A350 aircraft - and it won't be Frankfurt - rather it will be Munich. Lufthansa Airbus A350 - Rendering, Airbus The first 10 of the A350-900 fleet will be based in Munich, taking over the role of the Airbus A340-600s that currently operates out of the Lufthansa secondary hub from January 2017. The first destinations … [Read more...]

Bombardier signs Air Canada for CSeries

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We've all been quietly waiting for Bombardier to get a mega-order for its CSeries aircraft from a carrier... and on the day when deep cuts were announced in the company - Air Canada stepped up to announce a Letter of Intent to order. Air Canada Bombardier CSeries - Rendering, Bombardier In its Letter of Intent to order, Air Canada will looking for: 45 … [Read more...]

Airbus A321neo takes to the skies for the first time

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Today, the first variant of the Airbus A320neo family took to the sky - with an Airbus A321neo making its first flight. Airbus A321neo taking off from Airbus Hamburg on its first flight  - Image, Airbus The Airbus A321neo made its first flight from Airbus's base in Hamburg today, making a five hours and 29 minutes sortie, where tests were conducted and to validate the … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines first A350 takes to the air

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Airbus is slowly working through the backlog of Airbus A350 orders - and another carriers A350 took to the air for the first time. It was the turn of the Siliver Kris of Singapore Airlines to take to the air for the first time. Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 conducting its first flight - Image, Airbus With the first test flight over, there are further checks that will … [Read more...]

Airbus deliver the first A320neo to Lufthansa

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After some delays, and a change of first operator - Airbus have delivered the first production Airbus A320neo to Lufthansa. The first A320neo to be delivered to Lufthansa, along with top brass of United Technologies, Pratt & Whitney, Lufthansa and Airbus. Shame Lufthansa couldn't afford to paint the word "neo" next to the designation of it's new plane. For both Airbus … [Read more...]

Psst? Wanna buy an Airbus aircraft?

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If you're rich, or a billionaire hell-bent on becoming a millionaire - then it's time to set up an airline. Airbus have released their price list for 2016. Expect eye-watering prices for these new planes... if you're paying out of your own pocket. Want an Airbus A350-900? That'll be US$308.1 million please... Yes, we accept cash. Pocket change if you're waiting for … [Read more...]

Air France prepares to say Au Revoir to its Boeing 747 fleet

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Another operate is preparing to say goodbye to its Boeing 747 fleet, with Air France the latest airline to put the jumbo jet out to pasture. Air France Boeing 747 Arriving at CDG after its final International Flight - Image, Air France via Twitter Air France completed its long haul operations with a flight between Mexico City and Paris Charles De Gaulle. All that remains … [Read more...]