Commercial Aviation
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Impressive Facts About London Heathrow, Frankfurt and Zurich Airport
For those who love to travel (or anyone who works in the aviation industry) airports can feel like a second home. While some people might disparage airports as soulless, transitory places, in fact they constitute a backdrop for a fascinating cross-section of cultures and professions that make them among the best places for people-watching in…
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Videos – British Airways A319 Engine Fire Over London
A British Airways flight bound for Oslo today, had to return to London Heathrow Airport to make an emergency landing after the right engine caught fire following a reported bird strike. The cowling of the left engine got peeled back. Both runways were closed as passengers and crew were evacuated from the plane down emergency…
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Photos – First Airbus A350 XWB Rolls Out of Paint Hangar
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…
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Richard Branson as Flight Attendant on Air Asia Flight
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…
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Etihad Airways Fleet Infographic
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.
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Airline Merger Could Mean Higher Prices, Fewer Flights
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…
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New Codeshare – Etihad Airways and Air Canada
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…
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Airbus A350 XWB Premium Economy Seating
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…
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British Airways Airbus A380 Photos
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
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Cockpit Upgrades for Delta MD-88 and MD-90 Fleet
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…
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Photos: Inside the futuristic new airport terminal in Jordan
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
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Key Facts of the Qantas-Emirates Partnership
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…
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Partnership of Qantas and 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…
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(Video) Airbus Runway Overrun Prevention System
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…
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Finnair – Windows 8 tablets for in-flight entertainment
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…
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Photo Report – Visiting the Tower of New Berlin Airport (BER)
Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport (BER / EDDB), located south of Berlin (Germany), is the new international airport that is intended to replace Berlin Tegel Airport and Schönefeld Airport, to become the single commercial airport serving Berlin. Being under construction since already more than 6 years, the airport has still not been opened yet. Because…
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Lufthansa orders additional A380s and A320neo
Airbus announced today that German flag carrier Lufthansa has placed an additional order for 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with Sharklets) and two A380s. The engine choices will be announced by the airline at a later date. This latest acquisition reconfirms the Lufthansa Group as Airbus’ largest airline customer,…
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Delivery of 100th Airbus A380
Today, Airbus reached another exciting milestone with delivery of the 100th Airbus A380! This 100th A380 (9M-MNF) will be operated by Malaysia Airlines. The plane wears a special “100th A380” marker on the forward fuselage to celebrate this achievement. To date, the Airbus A380 is operated by 9 airlines. Emirates (31 planes), Singapore Airlines (19…
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The Effectiveness Of PBI and Nomex Coveralls In Jet Fuel Fires: A Summary
Flight crews and flight crew personnel have some of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Not only do they put their lives in their own hands every time they leave the ground and take flight, but they are subject to a number of risks and liabilities involved with the operation of their equipment. For…
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Cathay Pacific Orders More Boeing 747-8F
Boeing announced that Cathay Pacific ordered three more Boeing 747-8 Freighters. The order, valued at approximately $1 billion at list prices, also includes options for five additional 777 Freighters. The new additions will bolster Cathay Pacific’s 747-8 Freighter fleet to 13 airplanes. “The 747-8 Freighter has provided our revamped cargo fleet with efficient fuel savings…