Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9

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It's Sunday again, and it must be time for some more airplane art. Today's picture is short in the darkness of an early morning - with a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 being towed around London Heathrow Airport near Terminal 3. Virgin Atlantic operate eight Boeing 787-9s in its long haul fleet, with an additional nine aircraft due to be delivered to the … [Read more...]

American Airlines add New Zealand to its network map

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Demonstrating the strength of "long and thin" capabilities of the Boeing 787, American Airlines is to start a service between Los Angeles and Auckland in New Zealand. American Airlines Boeing 787 in flight - Image, American Airlines. The route was launched with a bit of glitz and glam with  American Airlines chairman and CEO, Doug Parker,New Zealand Prime Minister, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. Sitting in the heat of a Middle Eastern night in Doha is a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner as it awaits its next flight to its worldwide network. Qatar Airways has a fleet of 22 Boeing 787-8 aircraft in its fleet, with another eight on order - making a total of 30 aircraft that will be in the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – ANA Boeing 787-8

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. Resting between rotations at Frankfurt airport before its planned return to Tokyo is an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-8. All Nippon Airways were the launch operator of the Boeing 787-8, and have 32 of the type in service - both on Japanese domestic routes and international routes. Frankfurt was one of … [Read more...]

American Airlines first 787 takes to the assembly line ** UPDATED **

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Yes, it's another airline getting ready to receive a brand new type of aircraft - except its going to be a rather big customer, being American Airlines. Except their first aircraft isn't complete yet - its in assembly. American Airlines Boeing 787 in assembly - Image, American Airlines via Facebook As you can see from this image, the plane is missing a fair bit. such as a … [Read more...]

Air Canada has its first 787 delivered

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The Boeing 787 gains another operator, with Air Canada taking delivery of the new aircraft, adding the class to its fleet. The plane departed Paine Field in Everett, Washington State and headed for Air Canada's Toronto base. Air Canada Boeing 787 arriving at Toronto Pearson - Image, Air Canada This is the first Boeing 787 (a 787-8 subtype) out of 37 that are out for … [Read more...]

ANA orders new aircraft – both Boeing and Airbus share the spoils

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Its been a busy day for All Nippon Airlines who have opened up the cheque book to order more aircraft - with Boeing and Airbus getting orders. On order from the Boeing company will be a variety of aircraft including: 6 Boeing 777-300ERs 20 Boeing 777-9X series 14 Boeing 787-9s Dreamliners Total: 40 Aircraft The 777-9Xs are the first order from Japan for the next … [Read more...]

Thai Airways update 787 operation plans

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Thai Airways is slowly getting ready to receive its Boeing 787 Drea,liners, and introducing them to its network. The good news is that reservations are open  for these flights now.  The two routes have been confirmed as Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Perth Airport (Australia) Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Tokyo Narita (originally Haneda, now switched to Narita) The timetables … [Read more...]

Scoot prepares to cram people in on their Dreamliners

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FlyScoot (the long haul low-cost carrier version of Singapore Airlines) has confirmed its plans for its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. FlyScoot Boeing 787-9 Rendering - Image via Scoot's Youtube Channel. Those of you with an eye to comfort over paying money fares should look away now, as Scoot are planning to put in: 35 Premium Economy Seats - configured as … [Read more...]