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Video Saturday – Approaching into San Francisco, The Cockpit View

19/04/2014 by Kevincm

It's Saturday again, and it's time to put your seatback in the upright position, ensure you luggage is in the overhead bin and your tray table is stowed as we go to this week's video. This week, for those of us who have flown aboard A380s (or with some airlines, Boeing 777s and A330s) one of the more interesting flying sights is the pilot's view when coming into land. On some … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines prepares A380s to India

09/04/2014 by Kevincm

After spending a lot of time dealing with the regulatory oversights needed, thep first Airbus A380 operator is to head to Mumbai and Delhi And its Singapore Airlines leading front and centre with services between India and Singapore. Singapore Airlines A380 taxing - Image GhettoIFE The timetable for services looks like below: Singapore – Delhi SQ402 DEPART SIN 02:35 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Emirates A380

05/01/2014 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it's time for some Airplane Art. This week, it's an Emirates Airbus A380 preparing to turn onto the active runway (09 Right) at Heathrow Airport, as it prepares for the long trip to Dubai. 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! Want to keep … [Read more...]

Emirates adds A380 operation to London… Gatwick

27/12/2013 by Kevincm

It seems that Emirates is expanding its footprint at Gatwick airport, by changing one of the rotations from a Boeing 777-300ER to an Airbus A380 The new timetable goes into effect from 30th March 2013 Dubai – London Gatwick EK011 DEPART DXB 02:50 ARRIVE LGW 07:20 Boeing 777-300ER EK015 DEPART DXB 08:00 ARRIVE LGW 12:30 Boeing 777-300ER EK009 DEPART DXB 15:00 ARRIVE LGW … [Read more...]

Wrapping up Dubai Airshow 2013

21/11/2013 by Kevincm

After a storm drowned out the final day of the Dubai Air Show, there is not a lot to report on new orders, other than the final numbers: Boeing stole the show with commitments and orders for 342 aircraft Airbus comes in second with 160 aircraft Bombardier gets 38 aircraft ATR comes in at the back with 10 aircraft. In terms of show-stealers - all eyes were with … [Read more...]

Dubai Airshow: The 777-9X launches, big orders land

17/11/2013 by Kevincm

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...]

Emirates prepare to take Paris to A380 operation only.

04/11/2013 by Kevincm

Emirates are preparing to boost their capacity between Paris CDG and Dubai, with the change of equipment from a mix of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER equipment to a pure A380 operation The new operational timetable looks like this: Dubai - Paris CDG EK071 DEPART DXB 04:30 ARRIVE CDG 09:40 EK073 DEPART DXB 08:20 ARRIVE CDG 13:30 EK075 DEPART DXB 15:00 ARRIVE CDG … [Read more...]

Big Plane! Heavy Plane! A Bright Future?

10/09/2013 by Kevincm

Big Plane! Heavy Plane! Short-Haul A380s with British Airways The work of a photographer… Index: Big Plane! Heavy Plane! (The Introduction) Chiltern Railways to London, Heathrow Connect and the Holiday Inn Ariel To Heathrow T5 and a Sinking realisation Killing time in the F Lounge – an Airplane Art Special! A Look at the lower deck of the BA A380 BA910 … [Read more...]

Big Plane! Heavy Plane! BA911 A380 Frankfurt – London Heathrow

09/09/2013 by Kevincm

Big Plane! Heavy Plane! Short-Haul A380s with British Airways BA910 London Heathrow to Frankfurt Main Index: Big Plane! Heavy Plane! (The Introduction) Chiltern Railways to London, Heathrow Connect and the Holiday Inn Ariel To Heathrow T5 and a Sinking realisation Killing time in the F Lounge – an Airplane Art Special! A Look at the lower deck of the … [Read more...]

Big Plane! Heavy Plane! A Frankfurt Stopover

07/09/2013 by Kevincm

Big Plane! Heavy Plane! Short-Haul A380s with British Airways A Frankfurt Stopover Index: Big Plane! Heavy Plane! (The Introduction) Chiltern Railways to London, Heathrow Connect and the Holiday Inn Ariel To Heathrow T5 and a Sinking realisation Killing time in the F Lounge – an Airplane Art Special! A Look at the lower deck of the BA A380 BA910 … [Read more...]

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