Today the first completed Airbus A350 XWB rolled out of paint hangar in Toulouse, France. This latest milestone shows that MSN001 is progressing well on its route to first flight this summer. The aircraft painting was achieved in less than seven days and follows the recent completion of MSN001’s flight-test-instrumentation (FTI) verification. Last month the aircraft underwent its engines installation, and passed a subsequent intensive phase of ground vibration tests. Photos – The First Airbus ...
More than two years ago Richard Branson (Virgin) made a bet with Tony Fernandes (Air Asia) about which of their 2010 Formula One teams would finish higher, they agreed whoever lost would dress as cabin crew on the other’s airline. Branson lost and last night was finally the day he put on his sexy red uniform on an Air Asia X flight from Perth to Kuala Lumpur. Photo (c) Virgin – via Facebook After having ...
A very rare sight, 2 Lufthansa retro jets side by side. Both Airbus A321 (D-AIDV & D-AIRX), seen here at London Heathrow Airport, have been painted in the historical 1950s Lufthansa livery to celebrate the airline’s rich heritage. Photo (c) stormer43 (via Flickr) Did you know that your photo could be featured here, too? Just enter the Flightstory Flickr Photo Contest.
This infographic presents a range of interesting information about each craft in the Etihad company’s fleet – including wing span, capacity and top speed. Etihad are also one of the Yas Marina Racing Circuit’s sponsors, so have a look at the fun comparisons between Etihad aircraft and F1 race cars.
The February announcement of the American Airlines and US Airways merger shook up the airline industry as it created the world’s largest airline in an $11-billion deal that, according to the Los Angeles Times, would employ more than 100,000 people and serve about 187 million passengers annually. In Ohio, the merger will make the combined airline the second largest carrier at Cleveland-Hopkins Airport behind United. A huge merger in the business world always raises questions. ...
This video of the crash of a Boeing 747-400BCF operated by National Air Cargo emerged on the internet shortly after the accident happened on April 29th. The National Air Cargo Boeing 747-400 freighter (N949CA) crashed on takeoff from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. As you can see in the video, the aircraft stalled and crashed from a low altitude and burst into flames. All seven crew members were killed in the accident. Of course, the cause ...
Etihad Airways and Air Canada announced that the airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare agreement that will enhance travel services between the United Arab Emirates and Canada. The agreement includes reciprocal codeshare services to Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub and selected points in North America served by Air Canada via its Toronto hub. The two parties have commenced discussions to finalize details with the objective of introducing codeshare services in the ...
Bell Helicopter revealed today the Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor concept, its offering for the U.S. Army Joint Multi Role/Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Technology Demonstrator (JMR/TD). The V-280 Valor is a clean sheet design to meet the Army’s medium-size requirement for as many as 4,000 aircraft in the coming years, replacing both the UH-60 Black Hawk and the AH-64 Apache in the utility and attack roles. In delivering a tiltrotor, Bell is putting ...
Airbus plans to further enrich its Premium Economy Seating offering available in the A350 XWB Catalogue. This will result in more choice for future operators of the Airbus A350 XWB family of airliners. EADS-Sogerma, an existing Airbus Contracted Supplier, is optimising its new ‘Celeste’ seat for the A350 XWB’s wide fuselage. Celeste is an innovative cradle seat which provides premium economy passengers with a high level of comfort at an efficient pitch. Privacy options enhance ...
British Airways’ first Airbus A380 rolled out from the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg, Germany on 5 April 2013, following application of its full livery. The livery includes approximately 10,000 individual dots on the tailfin that make up its Union Flag graphic. Photos: (c) Airbus S.A.S. 2013
So, you’ve got your holiday or business trip booked, you know when your flights are and where you are staying, but what about transport? The dreaded trip from home to the airport is probably the last thing on your mind. There are a number of options for you after all. You can drive yourself and leave your car in a car park; but is it secure? You can take public transport, but is it reliable? ...
Delta Air Lines will outfit its entire fleet of 182 MD-88 and MD-90 aircraft with standardized, state-of-the-art glass cockpits and GPS navigation that will improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact and position the airline to take advantage of procedural improvements outlined in the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System. The enhanced avionics suite, developed by Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc., will allow the aircraft to fly shorter flight paths and take advantage of continuous-descent, Required Navigation ...
Last week, the brand new passenger terminal at Queen Alia International Airport was opened to the public. The facility is being marketed as the ‘spectacular new gateway to Jordan’ – a description that is reinforced by various photos of the terminal that have been issued to the media. Check out the images here: http://www.theaviationwriter.com/2013/03/photos-queen-alia-international-airport.html
Key facts of the partnership of Qantas and Emirates 98 flights between Australia and Dubai every week (Double daily Qantas, all on Airbus A380s; 84 Emirates on a mix of A380s and B777 aircraft). Combined total of 14 services per day. Be welcomed through Emirates’all-n ew Concourse A in Terminal 3at Dubai Airport, the world’s only purpose built A380 terminal. Chauffeur service for Business and First Class passengers travelling to Europe on Qantas or Emirates ...
Qantas and Emirates have marked the official start of their partnership, with a joint Qantas & Emirates Airbus A380 fly over the famous Sydney Opera House. The partnership marks a new era for Qantas and Emirates, and a seismic change for global aviation, as the two carriers collaborate to deliver the best network, lounges, frequent flyer benefits and travel experiences. Video – Qantas & Emirates A380 Sydney Opera House fly over Chief Executive Officer of ...
Not that long ago, travelers had a pretty slim selection of shopping to occupy their time during layovers at the airport. If we were lucky, we might find an overpriced and overcooked hamburger served up with iceberg lettuce and limp French fries and a soda. To keep busy in between flights, we could visit an airport newsstand or maybe a souvenir shop. Cuisine de Airport Move over, t-shirt shops, newstands and clichéd souvenirs — when it comes ...
An awesome HD video about Lockheed Martin F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing variant (STOVL) performing carrier operation testing aboard the USS WASP (LHD-1).
Traveling in Australia? With help of this handy infographic you to take advantage of airport lounges in some of Australia’s major airports on your next flight. Airport lounges – the travel industry’s best kept secret – An infographic by Cheapflights
Given the current economic climate, people are trying to economise wherever possible when taking holidays, whilst trying to maintain the expected quality of the break. One of the easiest ways to bring the price of a holiday down is by flying very early in the morning. Up With the Lark Of course, flying outside of peak hours is a great way to minimise the cost of your flights, but this brings a whole new set ...
American Airlines is going to equip its entire Airbus A320 Family fleet with Airbus’ innovative Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) technology and this new on-board cockpit technology will also become available to other manufacturers aircraft as well. ROPS, which Airbus has pioneered independently over several years, increases pilots’ situational awareness during landing, reduces exposure to runway excursion risk, and if necessary, provides active protection. ROPS was first approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ...
How do airline pilots stay sharp on emergency prodedures they rarely use? In a word, Simulators. Our friend Cap’n Aux (http://capnaux.blogspot.com) takes us for a ride in one.
Finnair’s Business Class customers will be the first airline passengers in the world to have the opportunity to try tablets as in-flight entertainment. Finnair has started a two-month trial of HP ElitePad Windows 8 tablets and wireless internet service on board one of its Airbus A330 aircraft. The plane, with the registration OH-LTT, will be used on both scheduled and charter flights. The test will take place in Business Class on scheduled flights and in ...
