B-HNL expected to fly into retirement on 18 September from Hong Kong Cathay Pacific and Boeing announced today that they are donating the first-ever Boeing 777 airplane to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona, one of the world’s largest facilities devoted to celebrating aerospace. The iconic 777-200 airplane (line number WA001 and registered […]
Airline First in EMEA and Asia Regions to Introduce Free-of-Charge Social Messaging Plan OnBoard WiFi Connected Aircraft. Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) introduced a new ‘social messaging’ plan yesterday (September 15) which provides guests – regardless of class of travel – with free access to iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. SAUDIA is the first airline in […]
Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has partnered with TUMI to launch TUMI’s first ever duty free pop-up store in the Middle East. The TUMI store will be the ultimate destination for travellers looking for a unique brand experience whilst transiting or departing from the award-winning Hamad International Airport (HIA). The internationally known brand is recognised for […]
Delta Air Lines first Airbus A220-100 was introduced this week after rolling out of the painting hangar at the A220 final assembly line in Mirabel, Québec. Delta will be the first U.S. airline to take delivery of the A220, featuring a state-of-the art interior and delivering best-in-class fuel performance. Now that the aircraft is decked […]
Nigerian airline Air Peace ordered ten Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, the manufacturer announced on September 13, 2018. The deal could be worth approximately $1.17 billion at list prices. “Africa is a growing market for commercial airplanes and we are proud that airlines like Air Peace are selecting Boeing aircraft to be part of that […]
Nigerian airline to expand regional network with new, more capable 737 jet – Boeing 737 MAX continues to expand its footprint across Africa Boeing and Air Peace of Nigeria today announced a new order for ten 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony in Lagos.Air Peace already operates Boeing 737s between major cities in […]
In celebration of 85 successful years, Turkish Airlines has unveiled a fresh look with a new uniform specially designed for its cabin crew. The new uniforms will begin to be used following the opening of the Istanbul New Airport, the “new home” of the flag carrier airline. Inspired by many classic elements of Turkish design […]
TAP’s second Airbus A321neo, and the third of 71 new Airbus aircraft TAP is to receive by 2025, started commercial operations today. On this its first day, the aircraft is to fly to Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, in tribute to the person it is named after. Gonçalo Velho Cabral (1400-1460) was the Portuguese navigator […]
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) unveils 2017 findings Crowning Norwegian as the undefeated Leader. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) today released its white paper analysing the fuel efficiency of the 20 leading airlines on routes between Europe and the United States in 2017. Norwegian once again rose to the top as […]
Emirates airline’s fully-enclosed First Class Private Suites, launched in November last year on its Boeing 777 aircraft, has been awarded gold by Future Travel Experience (FTE) in the “Up in the Air” category. The FTE Global Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of organizations that have gone the extra mile to improve the passenger experience both […]
