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 Air Show Day 2: Orders continue to flow
The Dubai Air Show is still going on, and that means orders on books with more airlines ordering more kit. Whilst a record beating day like yesterday is out of the question, there are still companies who need to get the signature on the dotted line.. First up is lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) - who have placed an order for five ATR 72-600s, with options for … [Read more...]
Dubai Airshow 2009: Condesed, Distilled and Highlighted.
It's time to pack your buckets and spades, and head of to Dubai for the airshow. (What... Dubai is Blackpool but with Sun? Nothing of the sort. You might like to think that - I possibly couldn't comment) Anyhoo, they're having an airshow, so lets look at the run up and day 1, and see what's interesting in Civil aviation.... Jazeera Airways orders IFE and … [Read more...]
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Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]