Some big news broke last night, with The Boeing Company agreeing to purchase Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock deal. Boeing 737-7 in house livery - Image, The Boeing Company The merger is an all-stock transaction at an equity value of approximately $4.7 billion, or $37.25 per share. The total transaction value is approximately $8.3 billion, including Spirit's last … [Read more...]

Well, 40 years ago, Virgin Atlantic took to the air. And nothing says a Ruby Anniversary than a damn good sale. ​ Sir Richard Branson on the first Virgin Atlantic flight out of Gatwick - Image, Virgin Atlantic  Forty years ago, Virgin Atlantic was founded to shake up the airline industry, by offering customers choice and unique, personal experiences. The airline carried … [Read more...]

We all like the Inflight Map - and there has been a charge to modernise the experience. One of these vendors - FlightPath 3D - has completed its 5000th deployment. With 5,000 active installations across more than 80 airlines, FlighPath 3D has pushed forward in the market. , highlighting its market leadership and broad compatibility. This achievement reflects FlightPath3D's … [Read more...]

With EXPO 2025 coming up, Japan Airlines will be introducing a specially painted aircraft to promote the show. A Boeing 787-8 will be painted for the  2025 World Exposition (EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan) held in Yumeshima, Osaka, from 13th April to 13th October  2025. The jet is called the MYAKU-MYAKU JET - named after EXPO 2025's mascot. This special design … [Read more...]

It seems that soft demand is impacting Qantas, with it choosing to suspend a route to China, whilst boosting other coverage in the Asia region. Sydney-Shanghai suspended From 28 July 2024, flights to Shanghai will be suspended due to low demand. The airline resumed its  Sydney-Shanghai service in October last year after a pause during COVID. The airline hasn't ruled … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase 1,000 tonnes of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel as it seeks to reduce its footprint. Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The agreement will cover SIA Group's airlines - Singapore Airlines and Scoot. The Sustainable Air Fuel (SAF) is produced at Neste’s … [Read more...]

In passenger experience news, there's some excellent news as Emirates plans to expand its nose-to-refit programme.  The original plan called for 120 aircraft - 67 A380s and 53 777s to undergo full refurbishment. This is now expanded to an additional 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft This brings the retrofit programme to 191 aircraft. With the Boeing 777 fleet … [Read more...]

As the Tomorrowland comes up, Brussels Airlines is presenting a new version of its Amare livery - another of its Belgian Icons. Amare unveils ​This will feature on one of Brussels Airlines' brand-new Airbus A320neo, featuring augmented reality extras.  It is applied to OO-SBB - the second Airbus A320neo that joined the fleet. According to the airline, Amare … [Read more...]

Through many entries, it seems that we have our finalists in the Crystal Cabin Awards 2024, as airlines, manufacturers and their partners vie for trophies for their category. 25 entries have made the cut this year. Let us have a look to see who's in the running in the seven categories: Cabin Concepts Tangerine Ltd, realised in collaboration with Japan Airlines, Safran … [Read more...]

easyJet and Airbus marked their successful ongoing partnership of more than 20 years, with the aircraft manufacturer delivering the airline operator’s 400th Airbus aircraft, an Airbus A321neo. A handover ceremony for easyJet’s newest aircraft was held at Finkenwerder – Airbus’s manufacturing plant for the A320 programme in Hamburg. The newest addition to the fleet … [Read more...]