Two bits of news from Airbus today. Firstly, the Airbus A350 unsurprisingly.. is going to be late (and anyone who thought the A350 would be on time really needs to look at the recent history of new aircraft deliveries from both Boeing and Airbus). The A350-900's schedule has now slipped to "final assembly" beginning in early 2012, and Entry into Service to the first … [Read more...]
Transaero orders more aircraft… this time Boeing 747-8i’s….
Remember a couple of weeks ago I wrote about Transaero ordering some Airbus A380's? Well it seems Transareo are at it again, this time ordering big aircraft from Boeing, with a preliminary agreement to order four Boeing 747-8 passenger aircraft. Transaero is planing for these planes to be fitted in a four-class configuration with about 460 seats installed. Transaero is … [Read more...]
Virgin muscles in to the IAG/BMI Takeover… a little late kids?
Well according to Flight ( http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/virgin-still-aims-for-bmi-despite-preliminary-lhiag-deal-364318/), Virgin and the Bearded one are up to their ususal shenanigans. Way after the initial agreement between International Airlines Group (IAG) and Lufthansa have agreed in principle to take over British Midland International (BMI), Virgin … [Read more...]
BMI and IAG – Announcement due tomorrow.
According to Bloomberg, it is closing in on game over for British Midland International and International Airlines Group (owner of British Airways). It is understood according to Bloomberg that final negotiations of the deal are under way, and a memorandum of understanding has been signed, with the announcement due tomorrow when IAG declares its earnings tomorrow. If … [Read more...]
Retro Safety Video Saturday – Zoom Airlines
It's Saturday again, and it's the end of the month. That means it's Safety Video Saturday with an airline that has long since parked up at the airport for the last time, or an airline who has got something old and laughable which we can all enjoy. This week, it's the former with Zoom Airlines (what was a Canadian outfit) giving a safety demo for their 767-300ER More … [Read more...]
FCO on Bangkok: “Avoid All But Essential Travel”
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its travel advice for Bangkok - and the message is clear We now advise against all but essential travel to the city of Bangkok and the 26 provinces in Thailand affected by flooding. Our advice against all but essential travel to the city of Bangkok does not include transit through Suvarnabhumi international airport. … [Read more...]
BA are off to Nice. How very.. Nice.
British Airways have confirmed they are commencing a London Gatwick to Nice route. Operating from 25th March 2012, the schedule is currently booked for the following: Outbound DEPART LGW 07:40 13:05 19:20 ARRIVE NCE 10:40 1605 22:20 Inbound DEPART NCE 07:05 11:25 16:50 ARRIVE LGW 08:05 12:25 17:50 Operates Daily from 25/03/2012. … [Read more...]
ORDXI: UA929 – Less Average than usual…
Lets see... GhettoPlane (who lets a flagship 747-400 plane go flying paint flaking off is beyond me) GhettoInsidePlane (TFT Big Screens do not make an economy product) And staff who seemed to be interested in chatting most of the time (or doing their makeup before disembarking) Not brilliant, but it's a method of getting over the pond. Thankfully, there are other … [Read more...]
BA increases flight to Glasgow, Aer Arann cans flights from Galway
Two bits of news UK news today. First up is British Airways who is planning to increase their domestic programme to Glasgow by increasing the amount of seats going up there by 4000. British Airways are attempting to do this by increasing more flights to Glasgow, by 15 flights a week (from 52 to 67), and deploying Boeing 767's on Domestic hops - with a maximum of 252 seats … [Read more...]
Inside BMI’s HQ
Wonder a Day takes you inside the home of BMI - Donnington Hall, describing it as a "with an office in the castle of the 17th century - what can be more unusual Now, if you look carefully there's some little hints that Donnington Hall isn't just a pretty building, but is a semi-modern office. Heck - there's even a Fax machine there! (although it's doubtful it's … [Read more...]
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