Norwegian Air Shuttle isn't having much luck with their Boeing 787 fleet, as operational issues the airline has had with them (most recently a hydraulic pump failure at Bangkok). So much so, the airline has decided to take a Boeing 787-8 out of service, and lease an Airbus A340-300 from HiFly to cover the routes. The A340 is operating: Stockholm – Bangkok - 29th … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-300
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week its a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-300 sitting at London Heathrow in the evening sunlight (and parked at the Terminal 5 hard stands) waiting for its next turn. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art … [Read more...]
Airbus: A350 is going to be late, A340 is no longer for sale.
Two bits of news from Airbus today. Firstly, the Airbus A350 unsurprisingly.. is going to be late (and anyone who thought the A350 would be on time really needs to look at the recent history of new aircraft deliveries from both Boeing and Airbus). The A350-900's schedule has now slipped to "final assembly" beginning in early 2012, and Entry into Service to the first … [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...]