FTV-1 - the first Bombardier CSeries CS100 took to the skies safely today. FTV-1 with the nosewheel up - Image Bombardier. The plane took off shortly before 9:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, and completed an initial sortie of 2 hours and 29 minutes, landing back at Montreal Mirabel Airport safely and intact. This represents a lot of big steps. For … [Read more...]
China Southern boosts Guangzhou – London Heathrow route… again
China Southern is forging ahead with 787 operations. The airline already has pulled forward the start date of 787s (commenced 10th September), and are now planning to boost operation from 5 flights a week to a daily timetable The new timetable looks like this: CZ303 DEPART CAN 09:30 ARRIVE LHR 14:50 CZ304 DEPART LHR 22:30 ARRIVE CAN 18:30+1 Operates Daily Effective: 25th … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – KLM Retro 737-800
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines - Boeing 737-800 in KLM's retro colour scheme prepare to depart Heathrow for a return trip to Amsterdam Schipol. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]
CSeries first flight – Monday….
The latest word is that the Bombardier is rather keen to get their new shiny plane in the air, with the first flight of the Bombardier CSeries CS-100 (Frame FTV-1) aiming for a first flight on Monday, subject to weather conditions Bombardier CSeries FTV-1 lining upon for testing - Image, Bombardier via CSeries.com The aircraft has completed nearly all the required … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – Oman Air
It's Saturday again, so please stow your luggage in the overhead locker, ensure your tray table is folded up and fasten your seatbelt as we go to this weeks safety video. This week, it's Oman Air, demonstrating safety aboard their aircraft. Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]
Iberia introduces a 3-tier Economy Fare Structure
In a move that almost looks match for match like Germanwings recent fare restructuring, Iberia is to restructure its Spanish Domestic services and European Economy Fares. So what are we looking at? - Basic: Cheapest Fare, Hand baggage only, No pre-assigned seats, no change in ticket - Classic: 1 piece of hold luggage, pre-assignable seating, change in ticket for a fee - … [Read more...]
United adds a new route to Edinburgh from Chicago
United will be flying some more friendly skies in next year's summer season, with a direct flight between Chicago O'Hare and Edinburgh. The timetable looks like this: UA118 DEPART ORD 18:00 ARRIVE EDI 07:45+1 UA119 DEPART EDI 10:45 ARRIVE ORD 13:00 Booked equipment: Boeing 757-200 Frequencies: - 5 weekly from 22nd May 2014 - 11 June 2014 - Daily from 12th June 2014 to … [Read more...]
BA introduces short-haul hand-luggage only fares at Heathrow and City
For those with some memory, British Airways introduced hand baggage only fares at Gatwick as a trial, and then extended the trial to all short-haul routes from that airport. Well, bad news. The trial is now creeping its way to British Airway's other bases at Heathrow at London City. In addition, new semi-flexible and full flex fares will be introduced. So what are the … [Read more...]
Big Plane! Heavy Plane! A Bright Future?
Big Plane! Heavy Plane! Short-Haul A380s with British Airways The work of a photographer… Index: Big Plane! Heavy Plane! (The Introduction) Chiltern Railways to London, Heathrow Connect and the Holiday Inn Ariel To Heathrow T5 and a Sinking realisation Killing time in the F Lounge – an Airplane Art Special! A Look at the lower deck of the BA A380 BA910 … [Read more...]
Big Plane! Heavy Plane! The Work of a Photographer
Big Plane! Heavy Plane! Short-Haul A380s with British Airways The work of a photographer... Index: Big Plane! Heavy Plane! (The Introduction) Chiltern Railways to London, Heathrow Connect and the Holiday Inn Ariel To Heathrow T5 and a Sinking realisation Killing time in the F Lounge – an Airplane Art Special! A Look at the lower deck of the BA … [Read more...]
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