Economy Class & Beyond

ANA orders new aircraft – both Boeing and Airbus share the spoils

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Its been a busy day for All Nippon Airlines who have opened up the cheque book to order more aircraft - with Boeing and Airbus getting orders. On order from the Boeing company will be a variety of aircraft including: 6 Boeing 777-300ERs 20 Boeing 777-9X series 14 Boeing 787-9s Dreamliners Total: 40 Aircraft The 777-9Xs are the first order from Japan for the next … [Read more...]

Eithad extends its reach in Europe – gains 49% of Air Serbia

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Etihad Airways has formally received regulatory approval for taking over 49% of Air Serbia (previously JAT) from the government of Serbia. As a direct result, the US$40 million that was a loan from Etihad to Air Serbia will now be converted into an equity stake, and Air Serbia joins Etihads Equity Alliance. The remaining 51% of the company will be held by the Serbian … [Read more...]

MH370: New Satellite images appear as the search continues

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Yesterdays aerial and sea search for MH370 revealed nothing sadly, with no sightings of debris related to the aircraft... or otherwise. However, the Malaysian government released a satellite image from France, showing around 122 items of debris, varying in size  - some were 1m in length, others as much as 23m in length, with some of the objects appearing bright - which … [Read more...]

German airport strike action ahead

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Coming up tomorrow unless a last ditch compromise comes up is a massive strike in German Airports, with a big impact expected by the trade union ver.di Frankfurt is expected to be hit badly, with other German airports - Munich, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover and Stuttgart are expected to join the walkout. The walkout is due to take place during the morning shift - … [Read more...]

MH370: The search recommences

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After yesterdays bad weather, the search begins anew, with a multinational effort involved. Seven military aircraft are involved today, including: One Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft from China (the first plane to go out on search today) A P3 Orion from Japan A P3 Orion from the Republic of Korea Two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P3 Orion A United States Navy P8 Poseidon A … [Read more...]

BA Executive Club introduces a new toy – My FlightPath

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Some of us love flight logging tools - be it the ever venerable FlightMemory , OpenFlights, or FlightDiary (to name but a few) British Airways thinks is a good idea, and have introduced My FlightPath. You can access it via your Executive Club Main screen (see below) ....or if you're lazy, head to https://www.britishairways.com/travel/my-flight-path/execclub/_gf/en_gb, and … [Read more...]

GoGo deploys internet access aboard three Delta 747s for international use

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In-flight Wifi is fast becoming one of those things to expect when in the air. Whilst international coverage is spotty at best, it seems that GoGo are to colour a few more blocks in - with the launch of wireless internet access aboard three Delta Boeing 747-400s. Flights between Los Angeles to Tokyo and from Atlanta to Tokyo will be the first to use this kit. The service will … [Read more...]

MH370 air and sea search on hold

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The air-to-sea search involving a multi-national for the Boeing 777-200 that flew flight MH370 on the 8th March has been put on hold, as the weather closes in on that part of the Southern Indian Ocean. The forecast for today doesn't make for nice reading, with conditions expected to encounter strong gale force winds of up to 80km/h with periods of heavy rain, and low cloud … [Read more...]

TigerAir to go Neo – up to 50 A320neo’s on the order book

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TigerAir (the low-cost carrier part owned by Singapore Airlines),  are ordering some new planes to add to its fleet - the new and upcoming Airbus A320neo. Renderings - Airbus SAS. The order is made up of the following: 37 Airbus A320neo aircraft to be purchased 13 Airbus A320neo aircraft on option to buy (and convertible into the larger A321neo) 9 Airbus A320ceo … [Read more...]

MH370: Formally declared lost

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Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at 22:00 Mayalsian time made the following statement to the press and public: "This evening I was briefed by representatives from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). They informed me that Inmarsat, the UK company that provided the satellite data which indicated the northern and southern corridors, has been performing further … [Read more...]