Economy Class & Beyond

Malaysia Airlines sign for the Boeing 737 MAX

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Malaysia Airlines is still rebuilding itself after going through various changes this year. However, it does have its future on its mind - with the order of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 MAX, Rendering (c) The Boeing Company. The order itself is for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes, with purchase rights for 25 additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX … [Read more...]

ANA reveals the latest Star Wars Jet

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All Nippon Airways continues its painting of its fleet into droids from Star Wars with the announcement of a new jet at Star Wars Celebration Europe - the C-3PO Jet. ANA C-3PO jet reveal - Image, ANA Here's some renders of how it will look in flight. Renders of the C-3PO jet. However, there are no deserts of this colour in Japan. On the other hand, I didn't … [Read more...]

Farnbourgh Day 4 – Final orders trickle in

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As we come to the end of the commercial side of the Farnborough Air Show, let's see what news has been making the headlines. Most of the exciting stuff starts with Airbus, so lets see what they're won. First up is Norwegian who are to convert 30 A320neos to 30 A321LRs. They'll become the first low-cost carrier to operate the A321LR, and will be aiming to operate it on … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]