Ethiopian Airlines has recently taken delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000. Since then, the brand-new aircraft has been introduced on several routes within Africa, Europe, and the Middle East as part of its promotional flights.  The African carrier plans to deploy the aircraft on key intercontinental routes, including Washington-Dulles, once...

The Saab 340 is a Swedish regional aircraft, which first flew on 25 January 1983. Designed to seat…

For all the laughs we enjoy from Air New Zealand’s well-designed safety videos, its “Never Stop Dreaming” ad is better than all of them. That’s my opinion, of course, but I really enjoyed this ad. It shares the story of two Air New Zealand pilots, one female and one male,...

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Singapore Airlines has announced a S$1.1 billion investment to retrofit its 41 Airbus A350 aircraft. With this multi-year program, the carrier will launch its much-anticipated First and Business Class cabins on its existing A350 fleet.  Initially planned for its delayed Boeing 777-9 aircraft, these premium products will now be on offer...

Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will be operated by Iberia on a number of regional flights across the airline’s European network before its first transatlantic mission from...

I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use...

Delta Air Lines is set to introduce a completely redesigned cabin interior across its fleet, starting with the Boeing 757s which operate on domestic and short-haul international routes.  The redesigned interiors will then expand to the Airbus A350 in early 2025 for long-haul international routes. This overhaul, coinciding with Delta’s...

This post was brought to you by Simple Flying. News from American aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced today that the Seattle-based plane manufacturer is facing challenging headwinds. Beyond navigating its current environment, structural changes will be required to ensure its ability to remain competitive. Delays to the 777X As announced by Boeing in today's media...

Lufthansa reported an extraordinarily strong summer, with an 88% load factor for the month of August throughout the entire network. One reason is the ever-improving "linking the Lufthansa hubs to each other," Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr said. According to Spohr, 40 percent of the group's transfer passengers use "more...

Airlines across the Middle East are navigating ongoing airspace restrictions as tensions escalate in the region. Multiple airspace closures, including those over Lebanon, Israel, and parts of Iraq and Iran, have forced airlines to divert or cancel flights, while traffic patterns shift toward alternative routes. Emirates and Qatar Airways, among...

The Beechcraft 1900 is a regional airliner which first flew on 3 September 1982. It is designed to…