Day Three of the Dubai Air show has been and gone, and more orders trickle in as the week goes on. The widebody order of the day goes to Air Algerie who are to order three Airbus A330-200 as part of the airlines fleet renewal programme. TUI Travel meanwhile is to grow its 787 fleet with the addition of an extra two Boeing 787-8 aircraft, taking TUI's orders for the class … [Read more...]
Delta goes fully flat between Germany and the USA
Delta Airlines has announced that has converted all flights between Germany and the United States of America to have a BusinessElite cabin with a flat bed in it. The last flight to be converted over was the Dusseldorf - Atlanta route. With this switch, Delta offers over 3000 business beds between the two countries a week, with services from Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Munich … [Read more...]
Brussels Airlines strikes go into a second day
Update: strike over According to a tweet from Brussels Airlines the strike is over https://twitter.com/flyingbrussels/status/402786545029353472 For those of you who had hoped that the Brussels Airlines pilot strike was over... its time to think differently as the airline and the pilots union have not reached an agreement over changes to holidays and contracts for … [Read more...]
Dubai Air Show Day 2: Orders continue to flow
The Dubai Air Show is still going on, and that means orders on books with more airlines ordering more kit. Whilst a record beating day like yesterday is out of the question, there are still companies who need to get the signature on the dotted line.. First up is lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) - who have placed an order for five ATR 72-600s, with options for … [Read more...]
Etihad Regional appears from Darwin Airline
It seems Etihad's spending spree is continuing, with the purchase of not aircraft, but 33.3% of an airline this time. Eithad has purchased 33.3% of Darwin Airline, and in the process is to re-brand the airline as Etihad Regional - the idea being that the regional services will funnel into airports where Etihad has a major presence and critical times to allow connection … [Read more...]
Brussels Airlines cockpit crew in strike action – cancellations ahead
It seems strike season is spreading, with Brussels Airlines now suffering a wildcat strike from their pilots over the restructuring of the airline that would allow temporary contracts for pilots above 58 and changes in holiday schedules. The following flights are cancelled for today, with both European and Transatlantic routes hit: SN 2821 Brussels - Budapest SN 2822 … [Read more...]
Dubai Airshow: The 777-9X launches, big orders land
With the Dubai Air Show under way, there has been a flurry of orders as Persian Gulf airlines swoop in to buy aircraft. Lets start with the big news of the Boeing 777X formally launching. With a splash of maroon paint, and a new design, you get these... Boeing 777Xs in formation flight, 777-9X in the foreground, 777-8X in the background. Rendering, The Boeing … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – EVA Air Boeing 777-300ER
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some airplane art. This week, it's an EVA Air Boeing 777-300ER pulling out of Toronto Pearson International Airport at night, readying to commence the long journey back to Taipei. 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 … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – Jet Airways
It's Saturday again, so please stow your luggage in the overhead locker or under the seat in front of you, ensure your table is stowed and that your seat is in the upright position as we go to this week's safety video. This week ,its Jet Airways, with another CGI safety demonstration.... Another Safety video next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join … [Read more...]
Tiers and Dreams – DFW and AAn CEO encounter…
Chicago XV - Tiers and Dreams DFW and AAn CEO encounter... Contents: Tiers? And Dreams? Huh? Off to Heathrow, American Airlines FlAAgship Lounge American Airlines AA99 London - Chicago Crowne Plaza O'Hare Back to O'Hare, AA AAdmrials Club American Airlines AA1380 Chicago to St Louis, St Louis AAdmirals Club, AA1685 St Louis to Dallas Fort Worth DFW … [Read more...]
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