Watch the reveal of Dassault Aviation’s newest business jet from Bordeaux-Merignac, France, hosted by noted aviation journalist, Miles O’Brien. It’s an exclusive look nose to tail, cockpit to cabin, of a game-changing aircraft, the most advanced of the Falcon line yet says Dassault Aviation.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun has ruled out removing the MAX name from its troubled 737 jet. “There is no rebranding going on,” affirms Boeing CEO Calhoun “There’s nothing cute going on.” Calhoun’s comments came as Irish carrier Ryanair, already a solid 737 MAX customer with 135 orders placed, announced on December 3 that it would…
Chuck Yeager, a former U.S. Air Force officer who became the first pilot to break the speed of sound, had Monday. He was 97. Yeager died Monday, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said in a statement, calling the death “a tremendous loss to our nation.” He was “the most righteous of all those with the right…
In light of the uncertainty linked to the current COVID-19 health crisis, the Paris Air Show organization has made the decision to cancel the 2021 edition of the show, which was scheduled to take place from 21 to 27 June 2021. Together with the Board of Directors of the GIFAS (French Aerospace Industries Association), the…
Emirates has welcomed MSN A6-EVL, its 116th A380 as the first of three A380s to join its fleet in 2020. The aircraft arrived in Dubai in the early hours of Saturday morning. Emirates is scheduled to receive two more A380 aircraft later this month, one of which will feature its long-awaited signature Premium Economy product.…
Australia’s second-largest city welcomed its first international passenger flight in five months on Monday, an arrival that will test the state of Victoria’s revamped hotel quarantine system. Australia has since March closed its borders to non-citizens, but airports serving Melbourne, Victoria’s capital, stopped accepting any arrivals in late June after an outbreak of COVID-19 that…
Norwegian Air sees 95% collapse in passenger numbers in November. Norwegian Air, which has filed for bankruptcy protection in Ireland, has reported a 95 per cent collapse in passenger numbers in November. The troubled carrier said 124,481 customers flew with it last month as travel restricions across Europe continued to decimate air travel. The airline…
Two drunken friends who sparked mayhem on a flight after they were refused a bottle of champagne have been jailed. Daniel Keigher, 32, and Daniel Naylor, 29, abused cabin crew staff members after they were told they could only buy one alcoholic drink each, a court heard. After unleashing a torrent of abuse and attempting…
Virgin Atlantic is opening the cabin doors to its last Boeing 747 for the final time. For one day only, the public will be able to purchase tickets for the ultimate 747 experience, including the opportunity to dine on-board, safely, in Upper Class. As the airline’s fleet of jumbos are retired to make way for…
American Airlines completed Boeing’s updated 737 MAX’s first flight with journalists onboard. Around 95 people were on board the aircraft. American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX, with registration N308RD operated a short flight from Dallas, Tesla to Tulsa, Oklahoma on Wednesday. The flight is a part of public relations as the airline tries to restore confidence…
Ryanair is set to place a order for up to 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX jets. Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier has been negotiating for months with Boeing over whether to exercise an option for 75 jets, lifting its total MAX order as high as 210 aircraft, as part of a compensation deal for delays…
EasyJet customers who want to use overhead luggage lockers will have to buy more expensive tickets. Under the new policy, passengers who want to travel with an additional large bag as hand luggage must pay an extra fee, which will also enable them to select a seat either near the front of the plane or…
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