Earlier this week, Air Canada took delivery of the first of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aircraft. Air Canada Boeing 787-9 in flight - Image, Air Canada. Air Canada will be using the Boeing 787-9 aircraft to expand its international services with Delhi and Dubai (from Toronto) joining the Air Canada network in the autumn. The start dates are Toronto Pearson to Delhi … [Read more...]
The battle of the 787-9 – ANA and Air New Zealand take forward the fight
It seems the battle to operate services with the Boeing 787-9 is in full swing, with both launch carriers racing to start services. All Nippon Airways are first out of the trap, with a scenic flight on the 4th August. However, the real fun for passengers will begin on the 7th August 2014 when ANA will deploy the 787-9 on domestic routes, and join the battle of the 787-9. ANA … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9s to launch on the London-Boston route
As we're back up and running, let's get back to the news that you can use. Virgin Atlantic have celebrated 30 years in the air this weekend - when they first took on British Airways and other airline with their launch service between London Gatwick and Newark International Airport The Branson family on the VS001 inaugural between London Gatwick and Newark, New Jersey. Image, … [Read more...]
United confirms its second 787-9 route… It’s Shanghai
With the Boeing 787-9 formally certified for service, airlines are looking at where to deploy this new aircraft. United Airlines have already stated their intent to operate it from Los Angeles to Melbourne as their first route with this aircraft. Their second route will take the aircraft from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong airport. United 787-9 rolling out of the paint shop … [Read more...]
Boeing 787-9 certified for service
Good news for Boeing and those who have orders for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - with the aircraft receiving certification from both the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency. The first Boeing 787-9 landing after its first test flight - Image, The Boeing Company via their life feed. The amended type certificate grants the Boeing 787-9 is … [Read more...]
Air New Zealand 787-9 All-Blacks takes to the air
With the upcoming test programme for the Boeing 787-9 still in progress, the movement to get the delivery aircraft ready for service takes another step. The first aircraft for Air New Zealand has completed its first test flight after being revealed over a month ago. Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 taking off on its first flight, Image Air New Zealand. And yes, I still think … [Read more...]
Etihads new planes and destinations
By now you've seen all the noise over Etihads new Airbus A380 configuration (including the "residence" accommodation), and the news that their Boeing 787-9s will also be joining their fleet. But where are they flying? The Airbus A380 will be touching down at London Heathrow first, operating from Abu Dhabi from the 27th December 2014, operating the EY11/EY12 flight pair. … [Read more...]
Airplane Art Extra – United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
It's Wednesday, and it's time for some Airplane Art Extra. Quickly following behind the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolling out of the Boeing paint shop, another one has rolled out, this time in the markings of United Airlines. Images - United Airlines This aircraft - like the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 will be joining the test aircraft cadre being used to … [Read more...]
Airplane Art Extra – Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9
It's ticking over into Monday, but that means we can have a bit more Airplane Art. As the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner testing continues, the launch customer has had its first plane painted up. The launch customer being Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand's design may just involve the colours Black and White, but it is certainly striking, with the New Zealand fern striking out in … [Read more...]
