Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 “Kung Fu Panda”

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It's Sunday again, so must be time for some more airplane art. This week - climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it begins its long flight to China is a Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, painted in a special livery promoting Kung Fu Panda. Hainan Airlines operate a fleet of 17 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. It also operates 10 of the smaller Boeing … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Hainan Airlines

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It's Saturday again, so it must be time to stow your luggage in the overhead locker, ensure your tray table is put away and your seat is in the upright position as we go to the weeks safety video. This week, its Hainan Airlines, who have come up with some classic Chinese Opera along with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8oIDcrZDeo Whilst the opera is slightly distracting - … [Read more...]

Hainan Airlines to Commence 787 services

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EDIT: it seems that Hainan Airlines have put back the launch date to 1st August on the Beijing - Shanghai Hongqiao route... Expect further changes... Hainan airlines are putting their recently received Boeing 787-8 aircraft into use, with the airline operating two routes within China on domestic trips. The routes are Beijing to Haikou and Beijing - Shanghai Hongqiao. … [Read more...]

787 Update: Chinese Aviation Authorities certify 787’s, ANA to conduct charter flights

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Back to 787 update as the return to flight of the new Boeing wide body plane continues. First up is the news that the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has cleared the 787 for flight - following clearances from other countries who have been following guidance from the United State Federal Aviation Administration. The CAAC will require Chinese operators of the … [Read more...]