Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) held an official launch of its A320neo fleet with a blessing ceremony on 22nd September 2018 at Hangar 3, Brunei International Airport. Present as the guest of honor and to officiate the launch of RB’s A320neo fleet was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Hj Ali Bin Hj Apong, Minister of […]
SpiceJet becomes the first airline to take advantage of the Q400 aircraft’s increased profit potential Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced on September 21st, the delivery of its first 90-seat Q400 aircraft. The aircraft was handed over to India’s SpiceJet Limited (“SpiceJet”) the launch operator for the extra-capacity, 90-seat aircraft. “We are excited to induct the 90-seat […]
Airbus has delivered the first A350-900 Ultra Long Range (ULR) aircraft to launch customer Singapore Airlines (SIA). The aircraft is being prepared for flight and is scheduled to depart Toulouse for Singapore later today. The latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB is capable of flying further in commercial service than any other aircraft, with […]
Boeing and Shanghai Airlines celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first 787-9 Dreamliner on 21st September, 2018. The airline says it plans to use the super-efficient and passenger-preferred Dreamliner to upgrade its regional and long-range service from its base in China’s largest city. The new airplane, with a special symbol of “100” on its fuselage, […]
Emirates continues to delight customers with its annual Oktoberfest celebrations on board and on the ground. From September 22 to October 7, customers travelling in all classes between Dubai and Germany will enjoy a special seasonal menu of Bavarian-inspired food and beverage. The celebrations kick off in the iconic A380 onboard lounge with Paulaner Oktoberfestbier […]
123,000 customers travel with the airline every single day, with a large proportion transferring The airline has invested in new technology and new vehicles in Terminal 5 to enhance the experience Dedicated connections staff will help customers travel through the airport The airline has come up with a number of innovations to make its customers’ […]
Airbus’ A320 Family production facility in the U.S. will this week deliver its first aircraft partially powered by sustainable jet fuel. The latest A321 for JetBlue is due to depart Mobile on 20 September with 15 percent sustainable jet fuel in its tanks. In total, five A321 aircraft are due to be delivered to JetBlue […]
The first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) took to the skies yesterday, completing a maiden flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France to the Airbus site in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is now being prepared for cabin installation and painting in the airline’s special A380 livery. ANA HOLDINGS INC. placed a […]
Lufthansa Cargo the first airline to support the eDGD standard · Pilot phase of Dakosy’s INFr8 shipping portal successfully launched. Lufthansa Cargo, using the INFr8 platform, has handled the world’s first dangerous goods shipment with an electronic Dangerous Goods Declaration (eDGD) at Frankfurt Airport. A shipment from the globally active healthcare company Abbott based in […]
Fresh draft beer available on board again after 50 years to celebrate Oktoberfest Lufthansa traditional costume flights taking off from Munich to New York, Singapore and Shanghai “Leberkäse”, pretzels, white sausage available in Lufthansa Lounges during Oktoberfest Lufthansa crews are soon taking off in traditional Bavarian costume – just in time for Munich’s Oktoberfest. As […]
