Boeing’s new middle-market aeroplane, likely to be dubbed the 797, is another step closer to reality after talks with Delta Airlines. The Seattle based airframer has had discussions with Delta with a view to them launching the aircraft. Delta is looking to replace around 100 of the ageing middle-market aircraft it [read more]
Norwegian has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max with an upgraded, slimmer seat that promises more space for passengers. The 737 Max will be used on transatlantic routes from Edinburgh airport and the seats have been specifically designed for more comfort on longer routes. Norwegian says it will [read more]
British Airways has put out a 2018 sequel to its infamous comic relief onboard safety video briefing. ‘Director’ Chabuddy G (Asim Chaudhry) returns once again with a star-studded team to ensure your safety onboard British Airways aircraft. The video is designed to give important safety information in a humorous way and features [read more]
Doha based Qatar Airways has said it will be having its biggest presence ever at the Farnborough International Airshow 2018 later this month. The airline will be showcasing its Q-Suite cabin on by exhibiting one of the airlines A350-1000 aircraft and a Boeing 777. The Qatari flag carrier will also treat visitors [read more]
Who am I and what’s this all about??!! Well I’m Cass and I am currently a stay at home mum because my husband works away, we live in South Wales and have done for 16 years now, we have two gorgeous little girls and have a thing for anything aviation [read more]
The first BelugaXL, Airbus’ latest oversized transport aircraft, has come out of the paint shop today in full livery. Wearing a “smile” livery that was chosen by employees the Airbus A330OST Beluga XL will now undergo ground testing ahead of its first flight in a few weeks. The livery was chosen [read more]
Britains Number 1 tennis player geared up for Wimbledon this week taking on the ultimate challenge from British Airways. British Airways put Kyle through his paces on their state of the art Boeing 787 simulator, used to train actual British Airways Pilots. With the help of British Airways pilot Captain Meredith [read more]
Virgin Atlantic has said it will end Heathrow to Dubai flights from spring 2019. The airline says it took the difficult decision to end the route after it became clear in a review of its network that the route was no longer viable. Virgin faces fierce competition on the route from [read more]
It’s time once again for the annual Wales National Airshow at Swansea Bay in South Wales. The free event takes place on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July in Swansea Bay giving spectators on the beach a stunning aerial display. This year show features The Red Arrows and the RAF [read more]
Seattle based airframer Boeing has won an order for 24 freighter aircraft from cargo specialist, FedEx Express. The order consists of 12 Boeing 767 and 12 Boeing 777 Freighters bringing the total number of freighters sold in 2018 to 50 for Boeing. Boeing has a firm lead over rivals Airbus when [read more]
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