Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Virgin America goes for the A321neo

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Virgin America are to get larger planes in its fleet, with the airline planning to introduce Airbus A321neo aircraft from 2017 Virgin America Airbus A321neo - Image, Virgin America/Airbus The first of the ten-strong fleet will join Virgin America from March 2017, with deliveries through to 2018. The airline currently operate Airbus A319s and A320s family aircraft in its … [Read more...]

The Boeing 737 MAX rolls out for the first time

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With Airbus having their A320neo in the air (and now certified), Boeing are playing catch up with their Boeing 737 MAX programme. This programme took a step forward today with the roll-out of the first prototype - a Boeing 737 MAX 8. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 rolled out the paint shop - Note the logos of the airlines on the fuselage, the CFM Leap 1A engine - Image (c) The … [Read more...]

Emirates picks up its fleet renewal – 26 aircraft to leave in 2016

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Emirates is continuing to pursue its fleet renewal with gusto, with plans to withdraw 26 aircraft next year. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER landing at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Up for the chop are the following: 12 A330-300s 4 A340-300s 1 A340-500 6 Boeing 777-200ERs 2 Boeing 777-300s 1 Boeing 777-300ER In addition, Emirates have pencilled in 13 … [Read more...]