NEWS Video: Dassault Falcon 8X first flight
Dassault completed maiden flight test of its new ultra long range Falcon 8X business jet. Link
NEWS Dassault flies the 8X but I love the new 900LX (Video)
If you need to own the smallest tri-jet in production, you should seriously consider this new Falcon from Dassault. The 900LX variation on the French-built corporate jet beautifully incorporates high-mach blended winglets, creating quite possibly the most versatile aircraft in the world. Link
NEWS Icelandair creates a stunning airbrushed livery of the Northern Lights on a 757
Airline livery is generally more design than art, but Icelandair sought to change that, commissioning artists to recreate one of the most stunning natural visuals in the world on its Boeing 757. Link
NEWS UPS MD-11 near Little Rock fumes in the cockpit
A UPS Mc Donnell Douglas MD-11, with registration N283UP preforming freight flight 5X-752 from Louisville,KY to Dallas DFW with two crew. The aircraft was enroute at FL380 about 90 NM WSW of Little Rock when the crew reported fumes in the cockpit. Link
NEWS American Airlines inks codeshare deal with Korean Air
American Airlines and Korean Air have signed an agreement to begin codesharing. Pending regulatory approval, Korean Air will place its code on American Airlines flights between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea.
NEWS New appointment for Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways has appointed Linda Celestino as the airline’s Vice President Guest Services. Ms Celestino has more than 25 years’ experience in the airline industry having held senior positions in her native Australia and the Middle East, as well as being President of the New York-based Airline Passenger Experience Association.
NEWS air berlin benefits from expanding long haul flights
airberlin once again increased its number of available seat kilometers and revenue passenger kilometers in yearly comparison. The increase in available seat kilometers is due to the greater number of long-haul flights, especially to Abu Dhabi and the Caribbean.
NEWS Swiss unveils business class enhancements
Swiss has announced the substantial enhancement of its business class product. The national airline plans to provide more privacy and comfort for its business passengers as part of a new strategy it calls “Next Generation Airline of Switzerland”.
NEWS Airtanker begin A330 Conversion for Thomas Cook
AirTanker has taken delivery of its eleventh Voyager multi-role tanker transport aircraft (MRTT), which will be operated by Thomas Cook Airline. Link
