Sam Chui
An ‘Almost New’ Ex-VIP Boeing 787 Will Be Scrapped For Spare Parts
This Boeing 787-8 will become the third-ever commercial aircraft of the type to be dismantled. The post An ‘Almost New’ Ex-VIP Boeing 787 Will Be Scrapped For Spare Parts appeared first on SamChui.com.
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CEO Talks: SWISS CEO Dieter Vranckx on Fleet Planning and New Routes
Currently, the flag carrier in Switzerland working to extend the operation of its Airbus A320ceo fleet to cover groundings related to Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues, while also looking at the future of its long-haul fleet with the A350-1000 a potential candidate to join one day. “Regarding the A320ceo...
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Video Walkthrough: Presidential Suite at Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit Bangkok
This suite is huge and beautiful with panoramic views of Bangkok - it even has a treadmill!! The post Video Walkthrough: Presidential Suite at Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit Bangkok appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
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Qatar Airways CEO Teases New First Class and Aircraft Order
In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Qatar Airways CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said that the carrier plans to launch a new First Class cabin. In addition, the Gulf carrier has also sent out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Airbus and Boeing for a large aircraft order First Class...
Sam Chui
Virgin Atlantic 50% off Award Ticket to the US from 5,000 Miles
Note: These are time-sensitive deals, therefore, promotional award tickets are subject to availability due to limited seat capacity. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is currently offering a great sale for reward flights, on routes to and from the United States at a flat 50% discount when you book tickets using Virgin points....
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Check out the video of Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite business class… what do you think?
Always considered one of the world’s best airlines, Cathay Pacific has had a rough time of it over the past few years. All that seems to be in the past now, with the airline announcing both a US$1.3 billion profit, its highest since 2010, and the unveiling of the new...
Sam Chui
At Least 50 Injured on LATAM Flight to Auckland
On 11th March 2024, at least 50 passengers and crew members were injured on a LATAM Boeing 787 bound for Auckland. The B787 reportedly experienced severe turbulence due to a sudden drop in altitude en route.  The Boeing 787-9 with registration CC-BGG was operating flight LA800 from Sydney to Auckland....
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United B737 MAX Veers Off Runway with Gear Collapsed
On 8th March 2024, a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX suffered a landing gear collapse on landing at Houston Intercontinental Airport, causing it to veer off the runway. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 with registration N27290 was performing flight UA2477 from Memphis to Houston Intercontinental with 160 passengers and 6 crew...
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United B777 Loses Tire During Takeoff + Announces 3 New Routes
On 7th March 2024, a United Airlines Boeing 777 bound for Osaka lost one of its main landing gear tires while taking off from San Francisco. Following the incident, the B777 diverted to Los Angeles for a thorough inspection. The Boeing 777-200ER with registration N226UA was performing flight UA35 from...
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Ethiopian Airlines Orders 20 Boeing 777X Jets
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today an agreement for the East African airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets. Ethiopian Airlines' selection of 777-9 jets positions the carrier as the first 777X customer in Africa and builds on its 2023 order...
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British Airways Announces £7 Billion Transformation Plan
British Airways (BA) has unveiled a £7 billion transformation plan at its first ‘In the Skies’ showcase event in London. The British flag carrier has announced new seat designs for its narrow-body aircraft, new lounges, and upgrades to the Airbus A380. Around £5 billion will be reportedly invested in new...
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American Airlines Orders 260+ Airbus, Boeing and Embraer Jets
American Airlines has placed a firm order for 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10, and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft. This order also includes options for 193 additional aircraft, aiming to enhance their domestic, short-haul international routes, and offer more premium seats. Boeing has clarified that the new order...
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Trip Report: Special Flight on Australia’s Newest Jet – Qantas A220
Qantas operated a special charter flight from Sydney to Uluru (Ayers Rock) on its new Airbus A220. I was onboard to experience the new aircraft and for the first time, visited the Australian outback. The first Qantaslink A220, featuring the artwork of Maringka Baker. The aircraft is named after the...
Sam Chui
IATA: 2023 Safest Year for Flying By Several Parameters
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2023 Annual Safety Report for global aviation. Aviation continues to make progress on safety with several 2023 parameters showing “best-ever” results.  There were no hull losses or fatal accidents involving passenger jet aircraft in 2023. However, there was a single fatal accident...
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The World’s Most On-Time Airports 2023
In this post, we reveal the top airports that offered the most on-time performance in 2023, according to CIRIUM. *Note that for a flight to be on time, it must arrive at the gate within 15 minutes and Cirium has divided the airports into three major criteria. Top 20 Global...