Economy Class & Beyond

CSeries testing intensifies with the FTV1 rejoining the flight line

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...]