Comac C919 rolled out
The first Comac C919 airliner has been rolled out at a ceremony in China. The twin jet regional airliner is the first large scale airliner to be built in China, and was unveiled at the Shanghai...
View ArticleWhere to Find Japanese Commuter Airliners
Mark Curran has put together this useful guide to where to find Japanese commuter airliners for those planning on visiting the country. Japan is a welcoming country for plane spotters and aircraft...
View ArticleChina Eastern’s New International Routes
China Eastern will open 13 new international routes in the first half of 2016. The airline, which is based in Shanghai, is set to bring forward its planned expansion into new international markets...
View ArticleHow to Fly on Classic Airliners Today
Believe it or not there are still a number of airlines flying what we consider to be classic airliners, and it’s possible to fly on them just by booking a regular scheduled flight. Now, don’t get me...
View ArticleDragonair becomes Cathay Dragon
Hong Kong airline Dragonair is to be rebranded as Cathay Dragon in line with its parent Cathay Pacific. The airline, which operates a fleet of Airbus A320, A321 and A330 aircraft, will also receive a...
View ArticleCathay Pacific A350 Routes – update
Cathay Pacific A350 routes and planned schedules have undergone some changes due to problems with pilots. Initially the aircraft was due to by flying to Europe by now, but delay mean long haul routes...
View ArticlePhilippine Airlines Orders Airbus A350s
Philippine Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to purchase six Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft at the Singapore Air Show. The agreement also includes options on a further six aircraft....
View ArticleSingapore Airlines A350 Flight Details
Singapore Airlines A350 Delivery More information about the initial Singapore Airlines A350 flights is now available. The first aircraft in the fleet was delivered today, 2nd March. The airline is...
View ArticleAir China 787 Routes
Air China is due to take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners this summer. The airline has now announced its first routes for the type. Air China 787 Routes 1 June 2016 Beijing – Shanghai...
View ArticleIndiGo is 2nd A320neo Customer
IndiGo, the Indian low-cost airline, has become the second customer for the new Airbus A320neo, or new engine option. IndiGo is one of Airbus’ biggest A320 Family customers having ordered 530 aircraft...
View ArticleChina Airlines Airbus A350 Routes
The first China Airlines Airbus A350 routes have been announced by the airline ahead of it introducing the new type to its fleet this summer. Based out of Taipei Taoyuan airport, China Airlines will...
View ArticleCathay Pacific A350 Flies
The first Cathay Pacific A350 has undertaken its first flight from the Airbus facility at Toulouse Airport. This A350 is cn 29, registered F-WZFX, and will be registered B-LRA. The aircraft will now...
View ArticleA Guide to Spotting in Indonesia
Indonesia is a varied and interesting country for the aviation enthusiast. It comprises more than 14,000 islands spread over a large area from Malaysia and Thailand across to Australia and Papupa New...
View ArticleJapan’s Domestic 747s – Where Are They Now?
Japan’s domestic flight network has always been in strong demand. As such, wide-body airliners have routinely been used to make the most out of each airport slot on key trunk routes between the...
View ArticleThe World’s 10 Best Cargo Airports
Many international airports have a specific focus on cargo operations, either instead of or in addition to their passenger services. Here we list our top 10 best cargo airports in the world. This list...
View ArticleVietJet Orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX 200s
Boeing has secured a huge order from Vietnam’s VietJet Airlines for 100 737 MAX 200 aircraft. This is the single biggest aircraft order in Vietnam’s history and highlights the growth planned for this...
View ArticleAir China’s First Boeing 787-9 Delivered
Air China has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. It was unveiled at a ceremony at Beijing Capital Airport. The national flag carrier is the first airline in the country to...
View ArticleCathay Pacific A350 Delivered. New Routes Announced
Cathay Pacific has become the latest operator of the Airbus A350XWB following delivery of its first aircraft on 30 May 2016. The airline is the sixth operator of the new long-haul airliner. Its first...
View ArticleAir China 787 Routes
Air China is due to take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners this summer. The airline has now announced its first routes for the type. Air China 787 Routes 1 June 2016 Beijing – Shanghai...
View ArticleFirst Thai A350 Ready to Fly
The first Thai Airways Airbus A350-900XWB has emerged from the paint hangar and interior installation at Toulouse. It is now ready to begin ground and air tests ahead of delivery to the carrier later...
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