Aviation News- Boeing commits to 787-10 June 19, 2013Boeing has announced at the Paris Air Show that it has committed to the 787-10 model, following orders for over 100 of the type. The stretched version will be the longest of the Dreamliner models, and will hold up to 330 passengers and have a range of 7,000 miles. We reported last week that Boeing […]
- Aeroflot MD-11Fs to be grounded June 19, 2013Aeroflot Russian Airlines is expected to announce that it is grounding its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters. The airline is struggling to compete against the increase in belly cargo carried by regular passenger airliners, which makes it hard to justify its cargo division, for which the MD-11s operate. The airline currently operates three MD-11s, [ […]
- easyJet decides future aircraft with massive A320neo order June 18, 2013easyJet has put an end to speculation over whether it will order more aircraft, and what type it will choose, by placing a huge order at the Paris Air Show. The order is for 100 Airbus A320neo (New Engine Option) aircraft, with options on a further 100. These aircraft will be delivered between 2017-2022. easyJet […]
- Spotting at Stansted – Belmer Road June 18, 2013I recently visited London Stansted Airport and chose to use the Belmer Road spotting location as a base for watching the action. Whilst there are no official spotting locations at Stansted Airport, this spot is kept in a good condition with cut grass and car parking permitted alongside the road. ‘Plane Watch’ signs attached to […]
- Who has ordered the Airbus A350? June 15, 2013Following yesterday’s first flight of the Airbus A350, I thought I’d give you a glimpse of who has ordered the aircraft and where you’ll see it flying. Like our Boeing 787 Routes page, I’ll be adding a similar one for the A350 once airlines start taking deliveries (this is going to be in 2014). I think […]
- Airbus A350 flies June 14, 2013The Airbus A350XWB made a successful first flight this morning from Toulouse, with millions watching live on TV around the world. Initial responses were positive, particularly regarding the aircraft’s sleek appearance and extremely quiet nature. Airbus’ executives were quick to (rightly) point this out as a major advantage of the type, which has the potentia […]
- Qatar Airways 787s coming to Scandinavia June 13, 2013Qatar Airways has announced that it will introduce its Boeing 787s on services from Doha to Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm Arlanda. The flights commence on 1st August to Stockholm, and 1st September to both Copenhagen and Oslo. Flights will operate daily. Keep an eye on our 787 Routes Page for destinations you can see the […]
- American Airlines Airbus A319 routes announced June 13, 2013American Airlines is due to receive its first Airbus A319 aircraft soon, and will begin flying the type from its Dallas Ft. Worth base in September. The airline is expecting to use the type initially on routes to Charlotte, Cleveland Hopkins, Memphis, and Wichita Mid-Continent from 16 September. From 1 October Dayton and Lubbock will […]
- Emirates adds A380 to Los Angeles June 12, 2013Some good news for the Los Angeles spotters – Emirates is to upgrade its daily flight from Dubai to an Airbus A380 aircraft. Currently operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the Dubai – Los Angeles route will see the larger super-jumbo start flying on 2nd December 2013. Emirates recently announced Zurich would also receive A380 service […]
- First A350 flight this Friday June 12, 2013Airbus has confirmed the first flight of its new A350XWB aircraft will take place this Friday, 14th June. The aircraft has recently been undergoing taxi trials and systems testing at Toulouse to prepare it for this momentous occasion. Weather conditions permitting, the A350 XWB “MSN1” will take off from Toulouse-Blagnac airport at around 10:00 am […]
- Boeing commits to 787-10 June 19, 2013
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