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Star Alliance member Thai Airways has had quite the roller-coaster ride through the pandemic. Pre-pandemic, the airline operated the Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A380.
Not related to the pandemic, but the airline had also operated the Airbus A340-500 AND -600 throughout the 2010s. Yes, the airline today is very different from what it was 10 years ago!
about 1 month ago
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It’s been nearly 3 full years since we examined the fleet of Etihad. The Abu Dhabi-based airline is the smallest of its Gulf rivals but continues to refine its strategy to remain competitive. Over the past few years the number of aircraft within the Etihad fleet has grown by nearly 40%.
3 months ago
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There are some big changes taking place at Alaska Airlines Group - which also includes the relatively newly acquired Hawaiian Airlines. One of the more recent moves has been the unveiling of a bold new livery for the group’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. It’s exciting for Alaska Airlines customers but such changes have been less welcomed by those loyal to Hawaiian, who see this as an erosion of their airline’s identity.
4 months ago
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The saga of Lufthansa’s 787 with new allegris cabins continues.
The German airline plans to take delivery of its first Dreamliner featuring Allegris business class seats, in September 2025. However, a significant portion of the aircraft’s business class seats will be unavailable upon entry into service. This development follows delays in Lufthansa’s 787 deliveries, caused by the US aviation regulator’s pending certification of the airline’s new cabin seating.
4 months ago
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The pilots of a Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 were forced to divert two times in a row due to some sort of mechanical issue preventing the aircraft from carrying through with its journey. The flight was ultimately canceled for passengers, and the aircraft was only returned to service the following day.
5 months ago
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Did you know that there have been talks about Boeing setting up a final assembly line for its commercial aircraft in India? It’s something that the Indian government has been hoping for - but the US planemaker says it's not yet ready to commit to such a move. We explore this possibility for today’s video!
10 months ago
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This year, Delta will serve Melbourne from Los Angeles and will join Qantas and United, becoming the city pair's third operator since Virgin Australia pulled out in 2020. The upcoming Los Angeles-Melbourne service ranks 3rd on the airline’s list of longest routes. So what are the other 9?
Let’s have a look for today’s video!
10 months ago
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What Is The Difference Between An Airline Base And A Hub?
about 1 year ago
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Boeing and GE Aerospace have continued to work together on the 777 program, with the latest aircraft, 777X, being powered by the GE9X.
over 1 year ago
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Linking several cities around the world, offering passengers a chance to fly on Emirates aircraft without having to transit in Dubai.
over 1 year ago
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Several Boeing models make use of serrated engine nacelles, or chevrons, to reduce noise, but Airbus doesn’t - here’s why not.
over 1 year ago