Yesterday, both Korean Air and Ethiopian Airlines have added to their Boeing 777 fleets with new orders made with Boeing. Korean Air have chosen to add two more Boeing 777-300ER's to their fleet. The airline currently operates four 777-300s, nine 777-300ERs, with another five on order (plus to the two ordered). Korean Air operate their 777-300ER's in 8 First Class seats, 56 … [Read more...]
United adds options on its 737 order
Last week, United Airlines announced a big order for new aircraft. For those of you who forgot, the airline has ordered: 50 Boeing 737-900ER's 100 Boeing 737-MAX 9 Series Well it seems that wasn't all to the order. In a regulatory filing, United has also placed options to its current order, which will more than double this fleet. The options that United has decided … [Read more...]
It’s another (small) GhettoIFE.com giveaway!
Most of my co-workers and those who know me realise many one important thing about me - I tend to misplace or loose things. Well I was doing some sorting last night, and I found this mint in a packet when I was in Chicago last: Yup. A genuine Boeing 787 Luggage tag I got at the Boeing store in Chicago. Now I could add it to the increasing amount of tags on my bags, … [Read more...]
Wonder what happens when a plane is sent off for an overhaul?
Well for those with an engineering interest, British Airways opened its doors to the BBC to film an episode of "Engineering Giants" where a BA 747-400 - G-CIVX is sent for a full strip-down, test, repair and rebuild the plane. The intro goes a bit like this: Engineer turned comedian Tom Wrigglesworth and Rob Bell, rising star of mechanical engineering, climb on board … [Read more...]
United to Order 150 Boeing 737’s
Well this one is a bit early to break on the Farnborough daily round-up (that'll be later tonight), but a big order has hit the books with United Airlines confirming an order for 150 new Boeing 737's. The order is comprised of: 50 Current generation Boeing 737-900ER's 100 new generation Boeing 737-MAX-9. At list prices, this order is worth over $14.7 … [Read more...]
Delta to introduce Boeing 717’s into their fleet
It seems that a deal has been hammered out over the 717's with Delta and Boeing, Southwest Airlines. The agreement is for 88 Boeing 717-200's to be leased from Boeing Capital or subleased from Southwest Airlines, with 3 aircraft a month to be delivered from August 2013. The year-on-year delivery plan looks something like this: 16 to be transferred in 2013 36 to be … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – BMI Baby Boeing 737-300
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a BMI Baby Boeing 737-300 just about to touch down at East Midlands Airport after flying in from some destination. More of course next week! And yes, I'll be doing the draw for the 1000 miles in a bit. Check back in a few hours.... … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-200ER
It's Sunday again, and it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, it's a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-200ER parked at Hong Kong International Airport. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version! More Airplane Art of course next week! … [Read more...]
Boeing to consider a proper 757 replacement
The Boeing 757. Like it or not, a LOT of us have flown on them. From its origins as a replacement for the 727 series (in which the 757 was "too big" for the job), to its original use of shuttle lots people in a metal tube from one place to another, to it's later life as the aircraft of choice for running long and thin routes (eg Dublin to Newark, Manchester to New York JFK, New … [Read more...]
The Dreamtour comes to the UK – a few more 787 thoughts
So Boeing have finally dragged their Boeing 787 on tour to the United Kingdom on a few stop tour to Heathrow, Manchester and London Gatwick (Oh, and thanks for the lack of a press invite Boeing...) Frame ZA003 - the 3rd Test and Demonstration aircraft, powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 Engines arrived at London Heathrow earlier today to a flurry of British Airways and … [Read more...]