If you watched three nights of PlaneSpotting Live on BBC4, no doubt you'd either enjoyed it, or shook your head at some of the errors. However, there's a great number of resources out there to help you enjoy the hobby - in all sorts of directions. Here's just a sliver of some of the resources out there... Tracking Aeroplanes I'm sure you would had seen the aircraft … [Read more...]
Southwest to Withdraw flights to Newark NJ – You’ll never guess the reasons
Editors note: Apparently, I triggered a lot of people (three) who didn't like the word flight was spelt fight. There were some issues with this post in how it was built, which required a full re-write.. everywhere. Apologies if you were offended. And if you want to take it up with my editor, that would be me too. PS. Those comments have been deleted and not approved . I … [Read more...]
Boeing 777X first flight pushed back to early 2020
For those looking forward to the next generation of the Boeing 777 - the Boeing 777X, there's going to be a delay in the first flight. Boeing 777X, Rendering - The Boeing Company As announced in the 2nd Quarter Results today: The 777X program is progressing well through pre-flight testing. While the company is still targeting late 2020 for first delivery of the 777X, … [Read more...]
Reservable seating comes to… National Express
Those of you who spend any length of time on this blog will know I have a love/hate or a hate/hate relationship with National Express. Sometimes, my hate is driven at the lousy customer service and inflexible ticket policies. My love is generated as its one of the only ways of getting from Birmingham to Heathrow Airport in the middle of the night when I need to catch an … [Read more...]
British Airways Strike: Court Challenge to prevent a strikes fails
It seems British Airways Pilots are set to go out on strike, with a mandate from its membership to go take action and a challenge by the airline to stop the strike taking place failing in the courts. The industrial action lead by BALPA comes after 93% of its members voted for industrial action - with a 90% turnout With the High Court throwing out the case, BALPA can … [Read more...]
PlaneSpotting Live: BBC4 tonight (UK)
It seems the BBC catering to all audiences this for the summer, with this years top 8pm feature going to be "Planespotting Live" And this does sound like exactly what you think it does. Quoting from the introduction: There have never been more planes in our skies - earlier this year 9,000 of them flew over UK airspace in just one day, an all-time record. Now, BBC Four … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific completes its acquisition of Hong Kong Express
During Friday, Cathay Pacific completed the planned acquisition of low-cost carrier Hong Kong Express Airlines. As such, Hong Kong Express Airlines (HK Express) is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, after purchasing it from HNA Group All services that are booked to operate will remain as-is, with customers being able to book flights as needed. HK … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 777-200 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an United Airlines Boeing 777-200 climbing out Chicago O'Hare International Airport on a sunny morning as it begins the long trek from Chicago to the Hawaiian islands. United Airlines operate a fleet of 19 Boeing 777-200 aircraft - part of the orginal batch of the Boeing 777 build. … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 21st July
We've come to that point of the week again where we take a look back at the events in the aviation world. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Editors note - This was written on Friday 19th as I'm photographing a Wedding this weekend in York. The photo on the cover is from where I am this week. Congratuations Anthony and Angela - May you have many happy years … [Read more...]
Lion Air takes delivery of its first A330-900neo
Another day, another delivery - with Indonesian carrier Lion Air becoming the latest airline to take delivery of its first A330-900neo Lion Air becomes the first airline from the Asia-Pacific region to fly the A330neo. The aircraft is on lease from BOC Aviation and is the first of 10 A330neos set to join the airline’s fleet. For those who are looking at comfort, this … [Read more...]
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