Skymark Airlines of Japan international ambitions took a step closer, as their first Airbus A380 rolled out of the hanger for the first time. Frst time rolling out under her own wheels - Skymark Airbus A380 - Image Airbus SAS. The airline will be the first Japanese operator of the Airbus A380 when the aircraft is tested, had its engines mounted and a paint job. The … [Read more...]
British Airways target Singapore as its next A380 destination
It seems that British Airways will be adding another destination served with an Airbus A380 - the next one being Singapore. British Airways A380 at London Heathrow - Image GhettoIFE.com The airline will operate the double-decked whalejet three times a week on BA11/BA12 between London and Singapore based on the following timetable below: London Heathrow to Singapore … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Emirates A380
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...]
British Airways to expand A380s to Washington DC, more 787s to join in the action
It's going to be a busy Summer 2014 season for British Airways, as 787s start to fill in for 767-300s, an even an A380 will join the party. The list goes something like this: London Heathrow to Calgary will switch from a 767-300ER to a 787-8 from 5th July, operating daily London Heathrow to Chengdu (China) will switch from a 777-200ER to a 787-8 from 5th May 2014, … [Read more...]
Big Plane! Heavy Plane! A Bright Future?
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! The Work of a Photographer
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 … [Read more...]
Big Plane! Heavy Plane! BA911 A380 Frankfurt – London Heathrow
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
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...]
Safety Video Saturday – Thai Airways A380
It's Saturday again, so it’s time to stow your tray tables, ensure your luggage is in overhead compartment and put your seat into the upright position as we go to this week’s safety video. This week, it's Thai Airways International presenting their A380 safety video - as Canadian Kilometres watched (and paid attention as well when the plane he was aboard had a bit of … [Read more...]
Big Plane! Heavy Plane! BA910 London Heathrow to Frankfurt Main
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...]