Well Day 4 of Farnborough has wound up with a bunch of big orders. Lets see who's flashed the cash today... United Airlines have signed for 50 Boeing 737-900ER's and 100 Boeing 737-MAX 9's, taking the 737 order book to over 10,000 units. See http://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2012/07/12/united-to-order-150-boeing-737s/ for more on this news Bombardier and Air … [Read more...]
Farnborough Day 3 Roundup
Day 3 of Farnborough 2012 has come to a close, so let's see what's shaking and who has brought what... Mitsubishi Aircraft and SkyWest Airlines have agreed in principle to buy 100 Mitsubishi Regional Jets MR90's. The aim is to run them with Pratt & Whitney PW1200G engines. The final tickboxing should be in the next few weeks subject to contract. You'll find them … [Read more...]
Farnborough 2012 Day 2 – News Roundup
Day Two of the Farnborough 2012 has flow - so let's see what big news has hit The big headline of the day goes to Cathay Pacific who have signed for 26 of the re-versioned Airbus A350-1000 - with Cathay ordering 10 on top of the original 16 A350-1000's ordered. This makes Cathay Pacific the largest planned operator of the A350-1000 which will fly up to 8,400nm with the … [Read more...]
Farnborough Day 1 Roundup
As the first day of Farnborough 2012 draws to a close, lets take a look at what has been creating headlines today: Top of the bill goes to Steven Udvar-Hazy's Air Lease who have placed an a firm order for 60 Boeing 737 Max 8 and 15 Boeing 737 Max 9s with "reconfirmation rights" for 25 more. Expect those to be leased to airlines quickly when they arrive... Airbus … [Read more...]
Malaysia Airlines preview their 2nd A380 at Farnborough – Farnborough flying line-up…
The 2nd A380 that Malaysia Airlines will be receiving will have a diversion to Farnborough next week as it forms part of the flying display line-up there. Now we're aware of the configuration of the plane (8F, 66C, 70Y (upper), 350Y lower) and you would had thought "Why not install some Premium Economy Seating" Malaysia Airlines decided against it, going for for more two … [Read more...]
GhettoIFE presents: Farnborough 2012 Coverage
It's coming up to that time of year where aviation companies, aircraft buyers and anything to do with aviation converges at Farnborough air field for a display, a show off and of course - lots of deals to be signed. It can only be Farnborough 2012. Alas, my press accreditation didn't come through, and as no nice aircraft manufacturer has sponsored me a ticket, I'll be … [Read more...]
Welcome!
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...]
