It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week landing at Dublin Airport is a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-900ER as it completes its journey from Istanbul Airport. Turkish Airlines operate a fleet of 15 Boeing 737-900ER (the extended range version of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family). These support the mixed Airbus A320 family and … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER at Boston
It's Sunday again, therefore it must be time for some more airplane art. This week on the ramp on a warm autumn day is a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER at Boston Logan International Airport as it prepares for its next turn. United Airlines operate a fleet of 136 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, in three different configurations - using them across Untieds short and medium … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, in the early morning, is an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER with split scimitar winglets taxing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in the classic Alaska livery. Alaska Airlines operate a fleet of 52 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, with this example being one of forty aircraft that are ETOPS … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER – with Split-Tip Scimitar Winglets
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER. This plane is fitted with the latest in wingtip devices - The Split-Tip Scimitar Winglet! United Airlines operate 112 Boeing 737-900ERs in its fleet (along with -700, -800, and -900 Boeing 737 Next … [Read more...]
United launches new wingtips on their new 737-900ER’s
This is something that didn't appear on my Paris 2013 radar, but quite important for those of you looking out of the window... and noticing the wingtip device on the edge of the wing. We're all aware of wingtip fences (as used on A320's and A380's), winglets (as used on the Boeing 747-400 and A330), Blended Winglets (as used on Boeing 737NG, Boeing 757's and 767's), … [Read more...]
United adds options on its 737 order
Last week, United Airlines announced a big order for new aircraft. For those of you who forgot, the airline has ordered: 50 Boeing 737-900ER's 100 Boeing 737-MAX 9 Series Well it seems that wasn't all to the order. In a regulatory filing, United has also placed options to its current order, which will more than double this fleet. The options that United has decided … [Read more...]
Farnborough Day 4 Roundup
Well Day 4 of Farnborough has wound up with a bunch of big orders. Lets see who's flashed the cash today... United Airlines have signed for 50 Boeing 737-900ER's and 100 Boeing 737-MAX 9's, taking the 737 order book to over 10,000 units. See http://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2012/07/12/united-to-order-150-boeing-737s/ for more on this news Bombardier and Air … [Read more...]
United to Order 150 Boeing 737’s
Well this one is a bit early to break on the Farnborough daily round-up (that'll be later tonight), but a big order has hit the books with United Airlines confirming an order for 150 new Boeing 737's. The order is comprised of: 50 Current generation Boeing 737-900ER's 100 new generation Boeing 737-MAX-9. At list prices, this order is worth over $14.7 … [Read more...]
DL: Smoking will not be allowed on any of our new 100 Boeing 737-900ER’s…
Meanwhile, Delta has been busy, and is in the process of replacing it's ageing 757 fleet. Delta have conculded that they want Boeing, and have ordered 100 737-900ER's. This varity will to quote Delta: "on a capacity-neutral basis older technology aircraft that will be retired from the fleet", said the carrier. The frames are scheduled for delivery between 2013 and 2018 … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]
