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Bombardier CSeries First Flight – Delayed. Again

24/07/2013 by Kevincm

It seems there are more issues with the Bombardier CSeries, as the first flight of FTV-1 (Flight Test Vehicle 1) has been further delayed. The manufacture needs more time to complete system integration. According to Bombardier: "While the process has taken more time than we had expected, we are pleased with the results and are very comfortable taking more time to ensure the … [Read more...]

Delta to introduce a direct Seattle to London service

24/07/2013 by Kevincm

Delta is going to launch some extra competition and choice between Seattle and London, with the launch of a daily service from Seattle to London. DL037 DEPART SEA 18:40 ARRIVE LHR 12:05+1 DL036 DEPART LHR 12:20 ARRIVE SEA 14:40 Operates Daily Commences: 29th March 2014 (USA), 30th March 2014 (UK) Booked Equipment: Boeing 767-300ER Delta's will being using a … [Read more...]

Ryanair to sell Aer Lingus stake

23/07/2013 by Kevincm

Ryanair is prepared to sell it's stake in Aer Lingus in an attempt to get the UK Competition Commission off it's back. Currently, it investigating Ryanair to see if the current holding of 29.8% is preventing Aer Lingus from being competitive. However, as you might have guessed, Ryanair aren't happy in the least: In the release (at … [Read more...]

So, there’s a Royal Baby been born….

22/07/2013 by Kevincm

... as you're all probably away by the takeover of the news, a The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a baby boy today. And British Airways sent their congratulations in the only way they can: Image - British Airways via Twitter  - https://twitter.com/British_Airways/status/359412633377587202 Congratulations to them both. … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines takes five extra Boeing 777-300ER’s

22/07/2013 by Kevincm

Turkish Airlines is continuing with its fleet expansion, with the airline adding an extra five aircraft to their Boeing 777-300ER order, taking the order from 15 aircraft, up to 20 aircraft. The five aircraft are options that Turkish Airlines had in their last 777-300ER order, which the airline has taken up. This will take the Turkish 777-300ER fleet up from the current … [Read more...]

Delta trims it’s Atlanta-Dublin service for part of winter

22/07/2013 by Kevincm

Delta is trimming its Atlanta - Dublin operation for the latter part of the winter timetable. The winter timetable will operate from 27th October 2013 to 10th January 2013 (based on US departures - add 1 day for Ireland departures), and will suspend operation of the route from 11th January to 8th March. The booked timetable looks like this: DL176 DEPART ATL 17:55 ARRIVE … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 737-900

21/07/2013 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, and it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a United Airlines (ex Continental) Boeing 737-900 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International 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...]

Wizz Air to stay at Warsaw-Chopin, abandons Warsaw-Modlin

21/07/2013 by Kevincm

Wizz Air has decided to permanently move back to Warsaw Chopin (the main airport at Waraw), and abandon Warsaw Modlin Airport. Warsaw Modlin Airport - an ex-military field converted for civilian use was opened in June 2012 as an airport low-cost carriers in Poland, but was closed within six months to large aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 - which are the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art Extra – BA A380 and the Red Arrows in formation

20/07/2013 by Kevincm

It's Saturday night, and it's time for some Airplane Art Extra. Today's bit of art comes from British Airways and the UK Royal Air Force as a BA A380 is flying in formation with the Red Arrows at the Royal International Air Tattoo. Image - British Airways via Twitter - http://twitter.com/British_Airways/status/358668123857121280/photo/1 There are plenty more … [Read more...]

Bombardier inches closer to flying the CSeries

20/07/2013 by Kevincm

Bombardier are edging closer to first flight of their new baby - the CSeries CS100 (FTV1), with the engines being powered on for the first time on the 18th July. Image - Bombardier via CSeries Hub The engines aboard the first plane are a pair of Pratt & Whitney Purepower PG1500G Geared Turbofans, combined with a Honeywell Auxiliary Power Unit. The CSeries is … [Read more...]

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