Airbus A380 turns 15 with most on the ground
On 27th April 2005, the worlds largest passenger airliner took off for the very first time. The Airbus A380 was designed to compete with and replace the Boeing 747 as the go-to … [read more]
On 27th April 2005, the worlds largest passenger airliner took off for the very first time. The Airbus A380 was designed to compete with and replace the Boeing 747 as the go-to … [read more]
The Airbus A330-800neo has received its ETOPS (Extended Twin-engine Operations) certification for ‘beyond 180 minutes’ operations. This comes some 13 months after the larger -900 model of the A330neo family received its … [read more]
Starting today, 6th April, London Heathrow Airport is closing one of its two runways and two of its four terminals. The closure comes as passenger demand is at all time lows following … [read more]
Aircraft leasing company Avolon has cancelled an order for 75 Boeing 737 MAX, reportedly worth an estimated US $3.8 billion. The cancellation comes as passenger demand is at an unprecedented low given … [read more]
Australian flag carrier Qantas is retiring the remaining five Boeing 747 from its fleet this weekend. The news comes amid the global Coronavirus crisis which has hit the airline industry very hard, … [read more]
Portuguese charter carrier EuroAtlantic Airways has signed an agreement with aircraft lessor AerCap for two Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. Due for delivery to the Lisbon based airline in 2021, the deal will … [read more]
Virgin Atlantic has retired its remaining Airbus A340 fleet on Monday. The retirement of the last three airplanes was previously planned for the end of May. Originally, the aircraft type was set … [read more]
The United Kingdom’s largest domestic carrier, Flybe, has entered administration and ceased operations. In the night from 4th to 5th March, Flybe flights were being cancelled and the aircraft reportedly seized under … [read more]
The UK Court of Appeal has declared the UK’s plans for a third runway at London Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, as illegal. The case, led by climate activists, was won based on … [read more]
Airbus’ A321P2F ‘passenger-to-freighter’ conversion aircraft has been certified by the European Union’s Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The type is now allowed to operate in commercial cargo service, with the first plane due to … [read more]
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