Never state the impossible, as that is what could well be happening according to the Australian Financial Review. Qantas and Emirates are edging together in a move to counteract the losses that the international division of Qantas makes, whilst taking a defensive posture over Etihad Airways with its recent increase in Virgin Australia. The plans include a lot of Emirates … [Read more...]
AeroMexico opens its wallet to Boeing
SkyTeam member AeroMexico has been working with Boeing, and has today announced it has signed a letter of intent for a fleet of aircraft. The letter of intent is up for the following: A mix of 90 737-MAX 8 Series and 737-MAX 9 Series (To be powered using CFM International LEAP-1B engines) Ten Boeing 787-9's (To be powered using GE Aviation GEnx-1B engines) At list … [Read more...]
ANA to boost New York – Tokyo Services
ANA is in a push at the moment to expand services - and for those who want to visit the land of the rising sun from the big apple (or vice versa), ANA is operating a second service from Tokyo Nartia to New York JFK. The new combined timetable goes into effect on the 28th October 2012: Tokyo Narita - New York JFK International NH010 DEPART NRT 11:00 ARRIVE JFK … [Read more...]
More free WiFi in City of Westminster* (London)
If you're in London* for the Olympics - or for any other reason and need some free WiFi with Internet Access (without resorting to a Starbucks, Cafe Nero or Costa Coffee), O2 and Westminster City Council have activated their new WiFi network. The access points will be free for all, with coverage targeted in the following places: Leicester Square Parliament … [Read more...]
AirAsia X puts in Samsung Galaxy tablets on its services
The march away from custom IFE units to tablet based solutions continues with AirAsia X to use Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 as their new in-flight entertainment system (IFE) on flights to and from Australia, Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan, replacing its existing portable e-Player device. AirAsia X has turned to TuneBox (a subsidiary of Tune Group, who Air Asia X itself is a … [Read more...]
Air New Zealand refreshes its livery
In what can be seen as one of the simpler rebrands of the year, Air New Zealand have decided to abandon the blues and greens it had on its tails, and go for Black and White. Whilst the famous Koru remains intact instead, it's now on a black background. The typeface is also "modernised" as well. Well. It does look smart. Also probably a lot cheaper to paint on … [Read more...]
Etihad Airways increases holding in Virgin Australia… More woe for Qantas?
Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi has received clearance from the Australian government to increase its equity stake in Virgin Australia to a maximum of 10 per cent - double its current holding. Eithad has been on the warpath over the extra share to boost its presence in Australia via Virgin Australia - who they have boosted their relationship recently with joint announcements of … [Read more...]
Korean Air and Ethiopian add to their 777 fleets
Yesterday, both Korean Air and Ethiopian Airlines have added to their Boeing 777 fleets with new orders made with Boeing. Korean Air have chosen to add two more Boeing 777-300ER's to their fleet. The airline currently operates four 777-300s, nine 777-300ERs, with another five on order (plus to the two ordered). Korean Air operate their 777-300ER's in 8 First Class seats, 56 … [Read more...]
Qantas to offer Streaming IFE through iPads
In Flight Entertainment (IFE) on the Apple iPad has been an interesting development since the first Apple iPad came out (and yes, I dismissed it in the very first instant as companies would have to develop mounts... and I've been eating humble pie ever since as mounts slowly appear and things like SmartCovers turn up). In nearly all cases when an airline offers an iPad, the … [Read more...]
British Airways confirms A321’s to Cairo and Tel Aviv
In what will be a disappointment to some, British Airways will be moving some of the 747 fleet away from Cairo and Tel Aviv and switch them for Airbus A321's. But thankfully, not A321's configured in an EuroBusiness style. Instead, these routes will have the ex British Midland International Airbus A321's, with a reconfigured Club World Layout and an Economy Section. … [Read more...]
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