NokScoot - the new Low Cost Carrier operated as a joint venture between NokAir (partially owned by Thai Airways) and Scoot (a Singapore Airlines subsidiary) have rolled out their first Boeing 777 painted in the combined operation colours... And... well. It has of lots of Scoot's colour scheme, with Nok's painted bird nose cone. The full bird - Image via NokScoot's … [Read more...]
And so it comes to pass… Delta goes for Airbus A330neos and A350s
In what could only be described as a blow to a certain US airframer, Delta is to turn to Airbus for its long haul fleet renewal, with a firm order for 50 long haul aircraft The order will be split down the middle with 25 orders for the Airbus A350-900s and 25 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft Airbus A350-900 Rendering, Image Airbus Airbus A330-900neo Rendering, Image … [Read more...]
Airbus to develop an upgraded Beluga transporter
Airbus has a way of shifting stuff around its sites from its different engineering bases to its assembly plants - and that using a specially modified Airbus A300 - the A300-600ST... or as it became more commonly known, the Airbus Beluga The Airbus Beluga swallowing an Airbus A350 wing - Image, Airbus Airbus uses the Beluga fleet to transport large and outsized components … [Read more...]
CSeries testing intensifies with the FTV1 rejoining the flight line
Bombardier are continuing with their CSeries programme as they continue the flight testing of their new mid-sized jet. This week, the first flight test aircraft - FTV1 retook to the skies after being repaired after an incident that grounded the testing programme. FTV1 rolling out - Image, Bombardier. The plane took back to the skies on the 6th November, bringing a … [Read more...]
Airbus begins assembly work on the heavyweight A330 for Delta
Another day, another A330 enters the assembly line. Nothing newsworthy about that is there? Well the one that has entered assembly at Toulouse is slightly different to the others. Airbus have developed an updated version of their A330 series with a maximum take off weight, with it raising the bar to 242 metric tonnes (238.17 long tonnes, 266.76 short tonnes). The … [Read more...]
American Airlines first Boeing 787 rolls out of the paint shop
I'm a bit late with this one, but it's still worthy news - as American Airlines first Boeing 787 is now all assembled, and has had a visit to the paint shop. The plane has now got some very pretty colours on it, as it takes on the "new" American Airlines colours. American Airlines Boeing 787 fresh out of the paint shop. Image, The Boeing Company via Twitter. Time is … [Read more...]
VLM to become the first European SuperJet operator
VLM Airlines have reappeared into action recently, after its buyout buy Intro Aviation, and purchase by its management - and is making a splash by being the first operator in Europe of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 I can see a few of you at the back are confused. A whaty whatyjet 100? The Sukhoi Superjet is a joint Russian product by the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Alenia … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways next A380 destination: Bangkok
Qatar Airways are continuing to move forward with A380 deployments now deliveries of the aircraft have begun, with the next planned destination to be Bangkok. Qatar Airways Airbus A380s at Airbus Hamburg Delivery Centre - Image, Qatar Airways. The A380 will be utilised on the QR836/QR833 rotation, operating the following timetable: QR836 DEPART DOH 01:55 ARRIVE BKK … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways to send their first A350 to Frankfurt
Qatar Airways have confirmed the first route the airline is to use their new Airbus A350 is to be Frankfurt. Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB - Images, Qatar Airways. The airline is planning to run the route from Early January 2015, replacing existing aircraft on the route. Both rotations between Doha and Frankfurt will be switched to the new A350, with QR067/068 making … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic take delivery of their first Dreamliner
With the launch of the new blog, it's time to tread some familiar news territory. On Sunday, Virgin Atlantic took delivery of their first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner into their fleet. The first of the Boeing 787-9's - "Birthday Girl" arrived into the fleet at London Heathrow Airport. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 "Birthday Girl" - Image, Virgin Atlantic via Twitter This Boeing … [Read more...]
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